A celebration of Robert Burns with whisky and fine food

Eight pubs in Edinburgh and another in Glasgow are getting ready to take part in a celebration of whisky. Launching on 15 January, Nicholson’s will be hosting its second annual National Whisky Showcase at eight pubs in Edinburgh and at The Drum & Monkey in Glasgow, as well as celebrating Scotland with their special Burns…

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Celtic Connections hits its silver anniversary with a host of stars

Britain’s biggest winter music festival of its kind is being held in Glasgow – and it’s just under a fortnight away. Celtic Connections celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exciting and ambitious line-up of musicians from all corners of the world, showcasing the best talent in folk, world and jazz music. Descending on Glasgow between…

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Robert Burns musical is coming to Edinburgh theatre

A musical celebrating the life of Scotland’s national bard is coming to Edinburgh. Fresh from a record run in the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Captivate Theatre proudly presents Rabbie, the musical on the life of Robert Burns. Written by the late Andrew Dallmeyer, one of Scotland’s leading dramatists and three-time Fringe First Award winner, this…

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Restoring the past at Sir Walter Scott’s old stamping ground

Repairs to an iconic Scottish building are continuing, following the re-installation of its weather vane. The refurbishment of the iconic Sir Walter Scott Courthouse steeple continues, with the repaired weather vane being put back on top of the Selkirk building. The cockerel weather vane, which was removed at the start of the project for repairs…

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Award-winning Scots chef looks to pass on his knowledge

An award-winning Scottish chef is hoping to help secure a future in the culinary industry for a youngster. Calum Richardson is mentoring Stonehaven’s Mackie Academy student Victoria Peterkin, who is 13, in the hope of UK-wide success at Springboards Future Chef competition this month. The nationwide competition attracts over 9000 students each year. The north…

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International adventure film festival’s world tour comes to Scotland

A series of brand new adventure films from the world’s top explorers are coming to Scotland this month. The 2018 UK and Ireland Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is the biggest yet, and features two different collections of brand new adventure films, starring the world’s top explorers on mind-blowing journeys in wild and remote…

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Celebrate the great outdoors at Scottish adventure film festival

A highly-acclaimed adventure film festival is coming back to Scotland later this month. A high-energy celebration of outdoor and mountain culture, the Peebles Outdoor Film Festival returns at the end of January with another feast of adventure films, exciting speakers and exhilarating hands-on sessions. Special appearances by renowned explorer Benedict Allen – who hit the…

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The Old Parsonage blends 1874 construction with modern fittings

A beautifully appointed period country house which has been lovingly restored and upgraded is now available. The Old Parsonage, Croachy, by Farr, is located in impressive garden grounds, only 13 miles from Inverness. Presented by Strutt and Parker, the Old Parsonage dates back to 1874 and has been substantially upgraded and improved by the current…

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Scotland is urged to do more recycling in 2018

Scottish householders are being urged to resolve to recycle more in 2018. Almost two-thirds of waste that ends up in non-recyclable waste bins – or ‘the bin that goes to landfill’ – in Scottish households could have been recycled, according to a new Zero Waste Scotland report. The report, the Composition of Household Waste at…

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Eight bedroom property on the market for under £1million

A stunning eight bedroom house is for sale in Abbotsford Road, Galashiels. Presented to the market by Knight Frank, this immaculately presented and stylish family home in the Scottish Borders is currently run as a boutique guest house. Maplehurst is surrounded by a beautiful garden and consists of eight ensuite bedrooms, a drawing room, a dining…

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