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Scottish farmers choir set for huge charity concert
A Scottish farmers’ choir which first got together seven years ago to perform a one-off concert at the Glasgow Hydro is to host a special concert called‘A Song For Maggie’s at the Royal Concert Hall on 23 February to raise money for the cancer care charity. Hosted by Sally Magnusson and led by choir master…
Read MoreA six bedroom home with its own public bar
A unique opportunity to acquire a prominent detached Victorian villa situated in a prime beach-front location on Portobello promenade has arisen. Presented by Rettie and Co, the property, which offers outstanding panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline, East Lothian and the Firth of Forth towards the Peaks of Fife beyond, currently operates as a successful…
Read MoreCelebrating women in business at Eusebi Deli
Eusebi Deli has announced a fundraising dinner for HIT Scotland, in support of the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship. The event, hosted by Eusebi’s owner Giovanna Eusebi and Lynne Kennedy MBE, founder of Business Women Scotland, will bring together more than 50 women from across the hospitality sector for an evening of networking, opera and authentic Italian…
Read MorePlans approved for Moffat’s first whisky distillery
A single malt whisky distillery to be built in Moffat, making it the town’s first legal Scotch distillery. Whisky blender Dark Sky Spirits, which produces The Moffat blended malt, plans to begin construction of its new distillery and visitor centre later this year, with a view to commencing distillation in 2021, after its plans were…
Read More‘Greyfriars Bobby’ church to mark 400th anniversary
An iconic Edinburgh church known around the world for Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal terrier who guarded his master’s grave for 14 years, will mark its 400th anniversary this year with a series of special events. Greyfriars Kirk is also famous for its association with the Covenanters, church radicals of the 17th century. The celebrations will…
Read MoreLaings training staff in CPR to make more lifesavers
Luxury jewellers Laings are committed to working with their charity partner, the British Heart Foundation (BHF), in a number of ways. Over the past few months they’ve been supporting the BHF in their vision to build a Nation of Lifesavers and have held CPR training for staff across all of their locations in the UK.…
Read MoreTwo more dates for National Whisky Festival of Scotland
The National Whisky Festival of Scotland has announced two more events for 2020 following the sell out success of last weekend’s festival in Glasgow’s SWG3. Following popular previous editions in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, NWF will be making its way back to both cities this year, first heading to Edinburgh’s Summerhall on Saturday 18 July before…
Read MoreAn attractive period home with a modern extension
An outstanding village house offering fantastic period accommodation with a delightful garden is now on the market. Presented by Galbraith, Castlebank House is a superb family house standing in a central position in the sought after village of Ceres. With a charming stone facade under a slate roof, with modern extension to the rear, Castlebank…
Read MoreAll aboard to fundraise by carrying a Viking longboat
Runners are being asked to carry an 85ft-long viking boat around the Edinburgh Marathon – to raise money for children with cancer. The annual marathon takes place in May and while entry is still open it’s an event which has sold out every year since 2008. One way to book a spot on the starting…
Read MoreCalvin Harris and Biffy Clyro heading to Dundee
Scots music superstar Calvin Harris is returning to his home country this summer. BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend will return for 2020 with Calvin Harris as one of the main headliners, along with Scots group Biffy Clyro, former One Direction singer Harry Styles, Camila Cabello and Dua Lipa among the first acts named on the…
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