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A new ghillie on the beat on the Isle of Skye
A leading Skye hotel has appointed a new ghillie for the first time in more than 15 years. Danny Doherty will join the team at Skeabost Hotel, part of the Sonas Collection, near Portree, and manage the hotel’s seven mile stretch of the River Snizort, known for its salmon and trout fishing. The new appointment…
Read MoreA Shetland lamb recipe that comes with a twist
Today we bring your the final recipe from Edinburgh-based French chef Fred Berkmiller. Fred, who owns Edinburgh’s L’Escargot Bleu and L’Escargot Blanc, is is firm believer in trying different meats and produce in his cooking. Today, he brings us a recipe for Shetland lamb with white kidneys (lamb testicles) and lamb tongues. (This recipe was…
Read MoreGetting ready to celebrate their creativity
Open Studios Ayrshire’s artists and makers are preparing for their open weekend. From small beginnings, great things grow – in 2012 a small group of Ayrshire artists got together and formed Open Studios Ayrshire. This year’s event will run from on 24-27 April. Their main aim was to raise the profile of artists and makers…
Read MoreWeddings are special at the Old Course Hotel
Few places are as synonymous with luxury as the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. Whilst it’s perhaps best known for its world-class golf course, the premium spa and five-star hotel facilities have all won the Old Course Hotel international acclaim. With such a glowing reputation, it’s not hard to imagine the standard of weddings…
Read MoreDairy farmers needed for M.Bovis study
Dairy farmers across Scotland are being urged to take part in a new study to help scientists better understand the spread of Mycoplasma bovis in cattle. Calves infected with Mycoplasma bovis can develop pneumonia, middle ear disease, resulting in a head tilt, and arthritis with resultant reduced growth. In addition to these clinical signs, affected…
Read MoreRefurbished former manse with plenty of seclusion
An outstanding fully refurbished category B Listed former manse is now for sale. Believed to date from circa 1833, Ingothill House is presented to the market by Galbraith and enjoys high levels of privacy and seclusion and was formerly known as Kennoway Old Parish Manse. With a delightful symmetrical stone exterior under slate roof, the…
Read MoreScots petrolhead wins electric Tesla worth £52,000
A self-confessed petrolhead from Aberdeenshire is making the switch to a top of the range electric car after winning a Tesla Model 3 Performance worth £52,000. Mike Lynch, who also received £20,000 in cash, entered dream car competition, and admitted he played for the Tesla in a bid to be more ‘environmentally conscious’ after switching…
Read MoreWhisky collection 50 years in the making for sale
A private collection of whisky, 50 years in the making, is coming to auction next month. Taking place on 20 March at Tennants Auctioneers in North Yorkshire, and with a focus on Macallan, the collection includes such highlights as a bottle of The Macallan 52-Year-Old Select Reserve 1946 (Estimate: £20,000-30,000). Comprising over 300 bottles, the…
Read MoreDog owners pledge to remove over 22 million pieces of litter
An environmental group from Stonehaven has received huge international support in its bid to clean up on plastic. More than 15,000 dog owners have joined the ranks of the Paws on Plastic campaign. The group of dog owners pledge to pick up a couple of pieces of litter on every walk, every day, removing over…
Read MoreLast chance to see Goya’s Los Disparates
Goya’s Los Disparates exhibition at Pollok House is now entering its final month, with the prolific Spanish painter’s eerie etchings being shown as a complete collection for the final time. The fragile artworks are extremely light-sensitive and have been brought out of storage for a limited time for display in Glasgow, before they must be…
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