Scotland
£500,000 funding for Glencoe tourist attraction
A £2m project to transform a major tourist attraction in Lochaber has secured up to £500,000 of funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Funds will go towards the construction of a new base station at Glencoe ski centre which will see the demolition of the current fire damaged building. The new facilities are expected to…
Read MoreThe real story of a teenager’s battle with tuberculosis
Sometimes we don’t appreciate just how comparatively easy life is for the majority of us. We expect we can go out and about, walk around with friends and meet them when it’s possible, enjoy liberties and be able to socialise. But that wasn’t the kind of life that Jean Anderson has lived. In 1951, when…
Read MoreHunt for Scotland’s top pooch is nearly over
The search for Scotland’s Best Dog is almost over. In the fifth of six episodes in the BBC Scotland series, going for gold this week in the race to become Scotland’s Best Dog are Angus the black Goldendoodle, Bear the Pomeranian and working Cocker Spaniel, Poppy as the dogs compete for the last place in…
Read MoreThe story of philanthropist A. K. Bell and the Gannochy Trust
There have always been people who are in successful in life, who feel a moral duty of care to help those less well off. In A Roof Over One’s Head, writer Jeremy Duncan narrates the history of the work of A.K. Bell and the Gannochy Trust. The Trust was founded in 1937 by Scottish businessman…
Read MoreChristmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Visitors to the Palace of Holyroodhouse can currently see the State Apartments transformed with shimmering Christmas trees, garlands and a magnificent table display to celebrate the festive season. Exclusive after-hours tours will give visitors a unique behind-the-ropes experience and family activities will bring royal Christmases to life for children and adults alike. In the Café…
Read MoreA fascinating look at faith with carefully chosen words
If you’re judging a book by its cover, then, on first glance, Olives and Obligations would apoear to be some kind of cook book. Hwever, upone reading the text, Olives and Obligations has a subtitle of Biblical stories, scripts and reflections: Genesis to Nehemiah. This book is a collection of writings from Iona Community members,…
Read MoreDewar’s reveals new 36 Year Old whisky for global travel
Bacardi Global Travel Retail has extended the Dewar’s Double Double series with a new release. It has revealed the launch of the release of Dewar’s Double Double 36 Year Old in travel retail, initially with China Duty Free Group, before rolling out to other locations in Asia Pacific. The new release is a Prestige Plus…
Read MoreFollow the Twelve Days of Christmas wooden sculpture trail
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures have once again been placed across Aberdeen city centre – can you find them all and solve the Christmas puzzle to earn your festive reward? Created by chainsaw carver, Garry Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. First launched in 2016, the trail…
Read MoreIlluminating a Christmas Wonderland
What better way to light up the cold December nights than with some Christmas magic and cheer? This certainly is the case with Perth’s new Christmas Wonderland riverside walk. Situated just across South Street bridge, by the river at Norrie Miller Walk, it is hard to miss with the multicoloured and welcoming glow of the…
Read MoreThe perfect read if you want to have pigs at home
For the majority of people, pigs are something that live on farms, where they are bred for eating purposes. However, that’s not been the case over the past decade – how often have we seen pictures of celebrities out and about, whilst carrying a micro-pig in their arms? Keeping Pigs is an introductory guide is…
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