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Pupils learn of the sacrifices made during wartime
Junior school pupils from Kelvinside Academy reflected on the sacrifices made by veterans during a visit from Poppyscotland’s latest inspiring exhibition. ‘Bud’ – an 18 tonne lorry and learning space – is travelling across Scotland to encourage a deeper understanding of Remembrance. The interactive exhibition stopped by the leading independent school last week, giving Kelvinside…
Read MoreThis modernised cottage retains its original charm
An attractive modernised cottage in a peaceful location is now on the property market. McBeths Cottage is a delightful traditional cottage situated within the peaceful rural hamlet of Fortingall, Perthshire. The cottage has been tastefully modernised and redesigned by the current owners and retains many charming features. The sitting room is bright and welcoming and…
Read MorePrestigious panel for the Scottish Rural Awards
Bake Off star Flora Shedden and previous winner Sir Ian Grant will be joining the Scottish Rural Awards judging panel for 2020. The Scottish Rural Awards celebrate the enterprise, innovation and community spirit of those who live and work in Scotland’s countryside and close for nominations on Monday 11 November. The judges will convene for…
Read MoreThe whisky workers living on the distillery grounds
Award winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, has announced the release of an exquisite single malt: Decades II. As Decades II includes Scotch from the previous five decades at Tomatin, the distillery is keen to celebrate the long serving Tomatin staff, over 50% of whom still live on the distillery grounds to this day, decades of tradition…
Read MoreHighland distillery launches seed-to-spirit gin
The first gin from Scotland’s newest grain-to-glass distillery is being released this month. Sutors, based at Balinroich near Tain, is one of a small band of distilleries in the UK which makes its own spirit, using ingredients grown on its own doorstep. Founded by IT specialist Stuart Wells and agronomist Ed Scaman, the distillery takes…
Read MoreDiscover how the Scottish Field tweed was created
When renowned Edinburgh tailors Walker Slater asked two shooting enthusiasts – Scottish Field editor Richard Bath and renowned comedian Fred MacAulay – to help design a shooting suit, a period of research, panic, chaos and tweediness ensued. Fred MacAulay was perplexed. ‘What do you mean “what’s my favourite colour?”,’ he laughed. ‘When you’re my age…
Read MoreThe final Game of Thrones whisky is revealed
The final piece of the exclusive Game of Thrones Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection is ready to be released. Diageo and HBO have announced Six Kingdoms – Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years. Inspired by the finale of HBO’s iconic series, the ninth and final bottling in the Game of Thrones Limited…
Read MoreShorter days bring more deer to our roads
Scottish Natural Heritage is warning motorists to be aware of the increased risk of collisions between deer and vehicles due to the shorter days at this time of year. With night falling earlier, deer are more likely to venture on to grass verges near roadsides during peak commuting times as they browse and feed. In…
Read MoreMore than 160 object to BT’s Highland phone removal plans
More than 160 objections have been made to BT proposals to remove 110 payphones across the Highland Council area. Under Ofcom guidelines, the local authorities are responsible for co-ordinating consultation responses on behalf of their local community for any proposed removal of public payphones. Objections to removal can be made, but this must be based…
Read MoreOur butterfly population stays stable
Butterfly populations remain stable in Scotland but climate change is having a variable impact on different species. The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) examines the long-term trend for butterflies since 1979. The warming summer climate has pushed the distribution of some species northwards, but this has been balanced out by…
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