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How to enjoy Scotland’s restaurants – at home
SCOTLAND’S restaurants are switching back to deliveries, takeaways and other at-home options in the face of the latest coronavirus restrictions. Chef Paul Wedgwood, who runs his eponymous restaurant in Edinburgh, said: “I was gearing up for further restrictions to be announced, however a full closure has taken me by surprise. “We will still be operating…
Read MoreComplex picture for Scots’ butterflies
WARM summers are the likely cause of an increase in Scotland’s butterfly population – but there’s a mix picture across its species. The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator published by NatureScot, the rebranded Scottish Natural Heritage, showed some species are moving northwards as our climate changes, including the small skipper, Essex skipper and white-letter hairstreak. The…
Read MoreRugby referee helps farmers to ‘go green’
RUGBY referee Nigel Owens has teamed up with Barclays Bank to help farmers cut their carbon dioxide emissions. Owens, who farms cattle at Pontyberem in Wales, is the face of a campaign by the bank to lend £250 million to farmers to help them buy or lease equipment. The ” Sustainability Through Agri-Tech” loans aim…
Read MoreFunding for Highland Wildlife Park’s new centre
THE Highland Wildlife Park has moved a step closer to replacing its visitors’ centre after being awarded £1 million of funding by Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE). The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, which runs the park and Edinburgh Zoo, wants to build “Scotland’s Wildlife Discovery Centre” on the site near Kincraig, with an exhibition…
Read MoreCambo Gardens unveils outdoor events programme
EIGHT “makers’ market weekends” are being held at Cambo Gardens in Fife over the autumn and winter to promote local food, crafts and gifts. This weekend features an “autumn plant and produce market”, showcasing the gardens’ plants, fruits and vegetables. Five “wood-fired feasts” will also be held on Saturdays and a Sunday during October and…
Read MoreCaithness distillery picks its name
SCOTLAND’S most northerly mainland whisky distillery has revealed its name – “8 Doors Distillery”. Kerry and Derek Campbell, who were granted planning permission last year, expect to open the distillery in John o’Groats next year. It will be the Caithness village’s first distillery since 1837. They are launching two “clubs” – both named after the…
Read MoreEdinburgh launches craft beer advent calendar
EIGHT breweries in Edinburgh have joined forces to launch a beer advent calendar. Barney’s, Bellfield, Campervan, Cold Town, Cross Borders, Edinburgh Beer Factory, Pilot, and Stewart Brewing are taking part in the project. Edinburgh illustrator Susie Wright has designed an advent box, which contains 24 cans from the brewers. Ben Wallace, who set up EdinburghBeer.co.uk,…
Read MoreGame dishes to mark National Curry Week
THE British Game Alliance has unveiled an online cook-along and a series of recipes to celebrate National Curry Week. Braehead Foods will run the curry night on 26 November as part of Great British Game Week. Fifty participants will receive a link to the Zoom cookery session and a box of ingredients to create a…
Read More‘Atlas of Scotland’ project sets sail
AN ARTIST who is creating Scotland’s first major atlas in a century has smashed his fundraising target. Andrew Redmond Barr received donations of more than £12,000 within four days of launching his crowdfunding scheme. Barr, whose previous work includes The Illustrated Declaration of Arbroath, said: “Today modern technology may have replaced traditional paper atlases, but…
Read More‘Whisky Galore!’ bottle bought by maritime museum
A BOTTLE of Scotch salvaged from the ship that inspired Whisky Galore! has been bought by the Scottish Maritime Museum. The unlabeled bottle of blended whisky was salvaged from the SS Politician, which ran aground off the Isle of Eriskay in 1941. George Currie, a diver from Orkney, recovered the bottle from the wreck in…
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