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Scottish dates for the world’s most exciting adventure films
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2020, bringing thrilling adventure films to venues around Scotland this month and February. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is a collection of the world’s best adventure films, starring intrepid explorers on wild expeditions in remote corners of the world. From slacklining in Mexico to ice…
Read MorePreserving Scotland’s natural stocks of salmon
Leading figures in salmon conservation met key politicians at the Scottish Parliament today (Tuesday, January 7) to address a looming crisis in wild stocks. Environmental change, and a range of human impacts across the Northern Hemisphere are placing salmon at risk across their natural range. Today’s event explored what can be done to reverse this…
Read MoreHoliday farmhouse earns a five-star grading
A holiday farmhouse has become East Ayrshire’s first Five Star self-catering business following a grading from VisitScotland. Pant Farmhouse, located within Pant Farm near Mauchline, received the award from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional services. The QA Scheme is a benchmark for quality across the tourism industry…
Read MoreRedundant farm buildings full of property potential
A historic house and traditional redundant farm buildings is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Leadloch Farm is a productive livestock unit situated in a rural location close to Livingston. The property comprises of a ruinous house and a dilapidated traditional steading which are located centrally within the holding, and an area of…
Read MoreNew release from Nicola Benedetti’s Foundation Orchestra
Nicola Benedetti and her Foundation Orchestra have released Mascagni’s Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana digitally worldwide on Decca Classics. The work is one of the pieces the young people attending the Foundation’s workshops – The Benedetti Sessions – are learning and the very first sessions kicked off this weekend in Glasgow. The Foundation Orchestra represents every…
Read MoreNursery receives a pair of awards for education
Ardvreck School Nursery is on a roll with two fantastic reviews in one week. Ardvreck’s Nursery has been awarded an astounding sweep of Grade 5s (Very Good) across all disciplines by the Care Inspectors and the Bronze award by the Woodland Trust. The latest report for the Care Inspectors announced that Ardvreck School is offering…
Read MoreA modern home in a conservation village
An attractive contemporary house in a charming conservation village is now for sale. Kirkbrae House is an attractive modern home situated in a lovely position in the heart of the conservation village of Collessie, presented for sale by Galbraith. Completed about nine years ago and built to a thoughtful high-quality design, Kirkbrae House has been…
Read MoreRestoration of beloved clock is now underway
The famous cantilever clock on the corner of Edinburgh’s Princes Street and Hope Street is to be lovingly restored. It comes as part of the project to create the Johnnie Walker Princes Street global visitor attraction in the heart of Scotland’s capital. The clock has been dormant over recent years after being allowed to fall…
Read MoreA boost for Atlantic salmon with Scottish project
A group that aims to support the Atlantic salmon industry has heard about the progress of a project in the north of Scotland. Atlantic Salmon Trust’s Salmon Club event welcomed Salmon Club members and other guests to the Curzon Cinema, Mayfair, for a lively evening of important discussions and updates. The Salmon Club brings together…
Read MorePostcards from the edge – the life of George Robertson
An idyllic childhood on Islay gave George Robertson the best start in life – and keeps him coming back to his island refuge. Rt Hon Lord Robertson of Port Ellen is one of the 16 Knights of the Thistle, Scotland’s oldest and highest order of chivalry whose members are personally chosen by the Queen. A…
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