Festive season was a real cracker in Edinburgh – and the figures prove it

Edinburgh’s Christmas celebration was its biggest ever season with a huge 13% increase in ticket sales. Last year marked the fifth year of Underbelly producing Edinburgh’s Christmas for the City of Edinburgh Council and the biggest ever year for the city’s six week-long festive celebrations. A record-breaking 781,520 tickets were snapped up to Edinburgh’s Christmas…

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A Picasso and school pupils’ art will all be under the one roof

The creative work of Advanced Higher Art and Design students is to go on show at an arts centre. The work of pupils from Dumfries and Galloway will be displayed at Gracefield Arts Centre in Gallery 2 between Saturday, 13 January, and 17 February. Following on from last year’s success, which showcased the work of…

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Aberdeenshire house looks stunning as businesses come together

An Aberdeenshire house was the star of an amazing photoshoot. Raemoir House, in Banchory, which is magnificent in stature yet welcoming in atmosphere, was the perfect back drop for the collaboration between local business to come together to show case their talents in their latest photoshoot. Laura Lane, founder of Love Laura Lane Cakes, said:…

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Fife gets ready to host its inaugural festival of whisky

The first Fife Whisky Festival will take place in the heart of Fife. Running on Saturday, 10 March, at The Corn Exchange, Cupar, visitors can join Fife’s distilleries, Edenmill, Lindores Abbey, Inchdairnie and Kingsbarns, along with over 25 of Scotland’s premium whisky producers and independent bottlers. The day is organised over two sessions giving ample…

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B-listed coachhouse conversion at the heart of a conservation village

A category B listed building at the heart of a beautiful Scottish conservation village is now available to buy. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Loanfoot is house of great character and charm situated in the heart of Skirling, in the Scottish Borders. The property was formerly a coaching inn and has many period features…

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Designs on glory for bespoke jewellery maker

A Scottish firm is in the running for a prestigious award. The Ae Fond Kiss Collection, from Sheila Kerr Jewellery in Ayrshire, has been nominated in the General Gift Category at the Gift of The Year Awards. Having run for 40 years, there are the most highly-respected industry accolades aimed at recognising the best new…

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Putting African wildlife in the frame at new photographic show

A new exhibition of wildlife photography is to go on show in Edinburgh. Entitled My Africa by Marnus Roodbol, the event opens at Edinburgh’s The Dundas Street Gallery tomorrow (Thursday) evening. This is a stunning collection of wildlife photography as seen through the lens of safari expert, conservationist and photographer Marnus Roodbol. His unique understanding…

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Revamped Ardanaiseig is the reel deal for fishing group

One of Scotland’s top country manor houses is now available for exclusive use by fishing parties. Ardanaiseig, situated on the banks of Loch Awe near Taynuilt in Argyll, has re-launched this month as an exclusive use venue, with anglers as one of its top priority groups. Scotland’s third largest freshwater loch is particularly renowned for…

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