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Use your noodle and try this mallard teriyaki recipe
Our fourth recipe to mark Great British Game Week is for a delicious teriyaki mallard stir fry with noodles. Great British Game Week is running from 19-25 November, and Eat Wild is challenging the nation to think differently about game – and it’s starting in the kitchen. Discover something for every taste and occasion, with…
Read MoreCarry on the festivities at Mussellburgh
The festivities no longer have to end after Hogmanay as Scotland’s revellers can blow away any January Blues, continue the celebrations and start 2019 in style with the New Year’s Day Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse. Fast becoming the ultimate place to be on the first Bank Holiday of the New Year, tickets to the five…
Read MoreSerene Santa’s Grotto for children with autism
Santa’s farmyard cottage will become a serene haven for children with autism and their families on 1 December. Almond Valley have teamed up with Lothian Autistic Society to offer exclusive visits to Santa for children who may get distressed with loud music, flashing lights and long queues. Instead of a bright, noisy environment, Santa will…
Read MoreRising costs are biggest fear in Scots hotel sector
The fear of rising costs – caused by inflation, business rates, staffing and online travel agency (OTA) fees – is the biggest threat facing the hotel sector in Scotland according to industry experts. Just under half of those surveyed at Addleshaw Goddard’s inaugural Scottish Hotels Conference in Edinburgh prioritised rising costs (46%) ahead of an…
Read MoreGet ready for Funny Firsts with BBC Scotland
Scotland is well-known for its comedians and funny people across the UK – and even the world. From Billy Connolly and Robbie Coltrane, to newer comics like Kevin Bridges and Susan Calman, Scots have been making everyone chuckle for years. And now, BBC Scotland is showcasing Scottish comedy talent across TV, radio and iPlayer, BBC…
Read MoreMore Scots are celebrating Christmas away
With the festive season fast approaching, Macdonald Resorts has found a growing trend of people planning to go away for Christmas with a 66% increase in the number of nights booked across both its UK and Spanish locations. The most significant increase comes from those looking to celebrate the festive period abroad, with Macdonald’s Spanish…
Read MoreIt doesn’t have to be summer to enjoy this barbecue
You can’t beat a good barbecue – but have you ever tried barbecued pheasant? If not, now’s the perfect time to try it, as part of Great British Game Week, which is running from 19-25 November, and Eat Wild is challenging the nation to think differently about game – and it’s starting in the kitchen.…
Read MoreStunning modern home in a traditional style
An attractive modern home build in a traditional style is now available for purchase. Blenkiron, in Fowlis Wester, Crieff, Perthshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. Blenkiron is an impressive, detached house, facing south-east, providing a good layout with well-proportioned rooms. There are many fine and interesting features with generous family living space for entertaining.…
Read MoreThe weighty issue making Scotland worst in Europe
Scotland’s huge problem with weight and diet are to feature in the new television documentary. Shedding The Fat will examine why Scotland has the highest level of obesity in Europe, and why bariatric surgery is increasingly being seen as a way to tackle the problem. Ayrshire is one of the worst affected areas and Ayr…
Read MoreScottish music exhibition set for its final track
This weekend marks the end of the Rip it Up: The Story of Scottish Pop exhibition. This is the first major exhibition dedicated to Scottish pop music, exploring the musical culture of the nation over more than half a century, from influential indie pioneers to global superstars. The exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland…
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