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Showcase and sell at a Scottish beauty spot
New Lanark is inviting makers, artists and designers to exhibit at their summer Makers Markets. This is a new market and will be showcasing the best of hand-made products from across Scotland. Artists, makers, and designers are invited to bring a huge variety of products for sale to the stunning setting of New Lanark World…
Read MoreThe Scot making something new from something old
Wave upon wave of plastic pollution is blighting Scotland’s wildlife, so Scottish entrepreneur Arlene Barclay is on a quest to save our seas through sustainable jewellery. One truck-load of plastic is dumped into the ocean every 60 seconds. Broadcasting the horrifying consequences, global news bulletins are now filled with haunting images – puffins making nests…
Read MoreWalkers and dogs want to put a Paws on Plastic
Primary school teacher Marion Montgomery and her beloved Labrador Paddy are cleaning up the north east one dog walk at a time. From a dog’s perspective, finding a water bottle on the beach is like finding a piece of gold. Drawn like a magnet to anything that clicks between the teeth and bounces on the…
Read MoreForget Crocodile Hunter – meet the otter spotter!
Wildlife photographer Laurie Campbell has spent two decades on the trail of Scotland’s much loved but extraordinarily elusive creature, and has published a book of superb images documenting his quest. One still May evening back in 1993, there was a ripple on the surface of the River Tweed. A sleek shape was moving upstream, slipping…
Read More£1.5million price for a beautifully restored mansion
Tillycorthie Mansion House is an outstanding property which has undergone an incredible renovation. Presented to the market by Savills, this period mansion house in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has been fully refurbished and such meticulous attention to detail is rare indeed. Since acquiring the property the current owners have lavished much energy, passion and expense to ensure that…
Read MoreMackintosh campaign success on artist’s birthday
A campaign celebrating the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh has boosted visitor numbers to Mackintosh attractions in Scotland by more than a quarter. On Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s birthday (today, 7 June), new results showing the success of Mackintosh 150 and Beyond have been revealed. Led by Glasgow Life, the Glasgow Mackintosh Group, ScotRail and supported…
Read MoreOro Gin’s summer soiree beats the weather
For most of us, it’s been a source of exasperation for a couple of weeks now but what in the heck is up with this weather? Unperturbed by the ridiculous levels of rain we’ve been hit with recently, Scottish gin brand Oro put together a wonderful summer soiree in Edinburgh’s Principal Hotel on George Street…
Read MoreFree strawberries and a fantastic summer recipe
Scottish berry grower and supplier Angus Soft Fruits are giving away their delicious AVA strawberry varieties at key retailers in Edinburgh this week – as well as a tasty summer recipe. It’s part of their summer PR and marketing drive, which is aimed at increasing consumer awareness and demand for their premium berry line. The…
Read MoreLoch Ness and mountains from a Highland estate
A rare opportunity to acquire a small Highlandestate, with the most stunning panoramic view of Loch Ness and the Monadhliath Mountains. Presented for sale by John Clegg & Co, Bunloit Estate sits in a highly prominent position overlooking one of the most iconic features of Scotland – Loch Ness, situated in the centre of the…
Read MoreThere’s new owners for Loch Lomond whisky group
One of Scotland’s most historic and iconic whisky producers, the Loch Lomond Group, has new owners. Hillhouse Capital Management, a global investment firm with a focus on innovative businesses in growth industries, today announced that it is partnering with the management team from Loch Lomond, to buy it from Exponent Private Equity. Since the original…
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