Scotland
Scots Prisoner of War camp will be remembered
The history of a Scottish Prisoner of War camp is to feature in a talk. Led by Cumnock History Group and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Pennylands Camp 22 – Hidden Histories of Ayrshire exhibition tells the story of those who lived and worked in and around Pennylands Camp 22, a former WWII…
Read MoreWarning over washed up timber on the east coast
Members of the public are being urged not to try to salvage timber that has washed up along the coastline of south eastern Scotland. The wood was lost from a ship in the North Sea lost a significant amount of wood. The cargo vessel Frisian Lady lost some 200 timber bundles during severe weather on…
Read MorePoets wanted for festival poetry competition
Poets across the world are wanted for a Scottish competition. The 2018 Wigtown Poetry Competition has been launched with an invitation for poets from across the world to take part. Based in Scotland’s National Book Town the competition has, over more than a decade, become one of the UK’s best-established writing prizes and a launchpad…
Read MoreCanny Scots feel in control of their money
More than half of people in Scotland are extremely or very confident when it comes to money matters, compared to an average of less than one in four across the rest of the UK. The latest Disposable Income Index from Scottish Friendly and the Social Market Foundation reveals a stark contrast between the savings and…
Read MoreA peaceful property near a loch with its own boathouse
Duntaynish House near Lochgilphead is the perfect secluded family/holiday home in an exquisite location. Overlooking its own private lochan in Tayvallich, Knight Frank present this beautiful property. The house was designed by the architect George Pease for his father, 2nd Baron Gainford. It is a wonderfully light and airy property which can be run as either a single house…
Read MoreWhisky academy adds gin to its diploma courses
Pioneers of accredited and independent whisky education, Edinburgh Whisky Academy, is expanding its portfolio – into gin. The Academy have unveiled a range of new courses for 2018, building on its hugely popular Diploma in Single Malt Whisky. First to go live is the brand new online Introduction to Whisky Certificate which provides insight into…
Read MoreBook review – A Wild Call by Martyn Murray
What’s the story? The non-fiction book follows Martyn Murray on a voyage through the Scottish Isles after his father’s death and a hunger for the feeling of freedom over takes him. Wishing to re live the trips he once took with his father, Murray falls in love with an old ketch is Ireland and restores…
Read MoreVisitors could see Scottish polar bear cub
This week, visitors to the Royal Zoological Society’s Highland Wildlife Park may get to chance to see the first polar bear cub to be born in the UK for 25 years. Born in December, the cub has taken its first steps into the park’s outdoor enclosure, which has been closed to the public to allow…
Read MoreThe perfect wedding venue is Millearne Gardens
Dreaming of a summer garden wedding? Then come and visit the spectacular country venue of Millearne Gardens. For those of you planning a summer wedding, the appearance of the sun makes it exciting to start imagining how beautiful a summer garden ceremony and reception would be, and luckily, we know just the venue. Herbaceous borders…
Read MoreRoyal Yacht Britannia has a cuddly offer
Most of us enjoy the idea of boarding a ship during the Easter break. We may not all be able to afford a cruise around the Mediterranean or the Caribbean this Easter, but a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia is more within the budget. And to make it even more affordable, the yacht is…
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