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North of Scotland property market is showing a rise in sales
The property market in the north of Scotland is showing healthy signs. Leading independent property consultancy Galbraith, has published its summary of Aberdeenshire and Inverness-shire property sales for the final quarter of 2017. The firm reports a significant increase in sales for the quarter and it is apparent that demand from local buyers is underpinning…
Read MoreIt could be rockets galore from Sutherland satellite station
Sutherland could be the location for new Scottish satellite centre The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will give a presentation to the Sutherland County committee, writes Gemma Corbett. Sutherland has the potential of becoming a location for a vertical launch centre for satellites. The meeting will be held at the council offices in Drummie on…
Read MorePath is finally on track after 13-year wait
A four mile bike-friendly link connecting two Scottish villages is ‘within touching distance’, according to campaigners. Community activists have fought for 13 years for a safe route between Gullane and Drem in East Lothian that separates cyclists and walkers from a dangerous main road and now a landowner has offered land for the final mile-long…
Read MoreNaked photographic exhibition coming to Edinburgh
A photographer whose work has appeared in the world’s most lavish magazines is to show a collection of naked photographs in Edinburgh. Naked Britain is the work of fashion photographer Amelia Allen, and will run at Gallery-Close, 4B Howe Street, from 4 March until 3 April. Amelia – who has had her work published in…
Read MoreDedicated Scots heritage trail creators are honoured
The team who created a Scottish heritage trail have been honoured in London. Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership (CAVLP) Heritage staff scooped the prestigious Partnership Award for the creation of the Local Landscape Heroes heritage trail, leading from Strathclyde Country Park to Dalzell Estate, in the Phoenix Futures New Year’s Honours ceremony in London.…
Read MoreBeautiful jewellery will go under the hammer this Sunday
An auction of stunning jewellery is taking place at McTear’s in Glasgow this Sunday. Over 250 lots of jewellery come under the hammer on Sunday 25 February from 1pm. Viewing began yesterday, and continues today, Friday, until 4pm, Saturday 24, 9.30am-noon, and Sunday 25 from 11.30am until the auction begins at 1pm. Items that will…
Read MoreAn evening of celebration for Scotland’s outstanding seafood
The Scottish seafood industry was celebrated this week, as it hosted some fine dining with a twist. Seafood Scotland hosted the Spirit of Seafood evening, treating leading industry specialists, journalists, bloggers and chefs to a bespoke experience, tasting some of Scotland’s finest seafood paired with spirits from Scottish distiller, Arbikie. Edinburgh’s Fireside at The Arches…
Read MoreGamekeepers hit back in missing Scottish golden eagle row
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has hit back at accusations from a TV presenter that its members were responsible for a golden eagle which has gone missing near Edinburgh. Last week, BBC wildlife presenter Chris Packham issued a press release which said a young satellite-tagged eagle, Fred, had gone missing just miles from the Scottish Parliament,…
Read MoreThe hunt is on to find Scottish writers and poets for new publication
Scots writers with a story or poem in them are being urged to put finger to keyboard. The Scottish Writers’ Centre are looking for submissions as, in partnership with Red Squirrel Press, they are launching an anthology in 2018 to celebrate a decade of the Scottish Writers’ Centre. For 10 years, they have been supporting…
Read MoreActing legend Brian Cox helps to celebrate the Spirit of Scotland
A series of short films showing off Scotland at its best have become a social media success. As the Spirit of Scotland campaign celebrates its second birthday, VisitScotland have revealed new statistics showing the phenomenal success of their online films. The 15 Spirit of Scotland cinematic shorts have collectively received over one million views on…
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