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Getting ready for a celebration of healthy food
A celebration of organic and sustainable growing and produce from Scotland is set to launch next month at Dumfries House in Ayrshire. The event will pre-empt a national festival of food and drink lined up for summer next year. Scottish Organic and Sustainable will promote organic and sustainable growing and production and will be launched…
Read MoreDog-friendly guide to eat out and tourist spots
A new website to find canine-friendly venues in Scotland is kicking off this weekend. Dog Furiendly is bringing an interactive website for dog owners this Sunday, 22 July. The website will serve as an authentic platform for listing pubs, cafés, restaurants, shops, visitor attractions and events which allow dogs on the premises. To celebrate, Dog…
Read MoreBubbles & Brunch bring business leaders together
A unique event to bring together a community of thinkers and leaders who are passionate about sharing ideas is taking place next week. The Bubbles & Brunch event is back at Hutchesons, Glasgow’s award-winning restaurant located in Merchant City, which will host the brunch event on Friday, 27 July, with business pioneer Jacqui Low. Shifting…
Read MoreMaritime disaster’s centenary will be marked
An event to mark the centenary of one of the worst UK maritime disasters is taking place at the end of this year. The Iolaire Working Group has announced that the public will be able to reserve tickets for the Iolaire Community Remembrance Event from 9am, on Monday, 10 September. The Iolaire was carrying sailors…
Read MoreHighland whisky will make fringe show debut
A Scotch whisky is set to make debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month. Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky will make feature in an interactive new event series exploring the traditions behind Scotland’s slowest whisky stills. Taking place on selected dates from 3-26 August at Cannonball Restaurant and Bar on Castlehill, Unhurried – Glengoyne’s…
Read MoreNearly 500 dangerous wild animals living in Scotland
Forget the neighbour’s dogs and cats – some of the world’s most dangerous wild animals are living at private addresses in Scotland. From deadly snakes and crocodiles, to lions, leopards, bears and even an elephant, a new survey has revealed that nearly 5000 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept right here in Britain. A…
Read MoreDisabled reviewers wanted for Fringe venues
The Fringe is in search of disabled access reviewers for this year’s festival venues. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is collaborating with disabled access review website, Euan’s Guide, as part of their commitment to making the world’s biggest arts festival as inclusive as possible. Disabled people who use Euan’s Guide will be offered free tickets to…
Read MoreFarm transforms for family bike and outdoor festival
Mountain bikers and lovers of family fun in the great outdoors are in for a real treat at the end of August as The Eliminator MTB Weekender returns. Supported by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, it will be back at Parkhill Farm, Newburgh, Fife from Friday 31 August to Sunday 2 September. The everyday…
Read MoreCoveted prize for two Dundee heritage sites
Dundee’s Verdant Works and Discovery Point – two of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions – have won the coveted Sandford Award. Independently judged, the Sandford Award is a stamp of approval for education at a heritage site. It recognises the hands-on learning, workshops and facilities at Verdant Works and RRS Discovery, which both make social history…
Read MoreDive into the Perthshire countryside
An exceptional property nestled in the Perthshire countryside is offering buyers the opportunity to purchase their dream home in the most tranquil of settings. Delford House, a Georgian home which has been carefully refurbished in recent years, is set among 1.9 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in the picturesque village of Kinnaird, Perthshire. A…
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