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Planting 1000 new trees after climate change event
Four of Scotland’s much-loved hotels have come together to plant over 1000 trees this Christmas in partnership with Trees for Life – a rewilding charity which plants trees across the Highlands. In the spirit of COP26 the voco Grand Central and Kimpton Blythswood Square in Glasgow and Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George…
Read MoreKiltwalk volunteers given a special thank you
Two volunteers have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to Kiltwalk with special banknotes from headline sponsors the Royal Bank of Scotland. The banknotes carry the Kiltwalk serial number to commemorate Scotland’s mass participation walking events that raise funds for charities across the country. Each volunteer will also receive a £1,000 donation to their chosen…
Read MoreA year of Scottish nature success stories
NatureScot’s National Nature Reserves across Scotland celebrated some great success stories in 2021. In Argyll two sightings of the rare and endangered marsh fritillary butterfly were made at Glasdrum NNR, the first on the reserve since 2016. The butterfly’s foodplant, devil’s-bit scabious, has done well on the reserve this year so staff are hopeful the…
Read MoreWinter walkers urged to walk safely on estates
Walkers accessing Scotland’s rural estates for recreation over Christmas and New Year are being asked to take care as the clear up operation from Storm Arwen continues. Although the full damage is still being assessed from the storm in late-November, it is estimated that more than eight million trees were damaged, accounting for between 1…
Read MoreWoodland creation and peat restoration plans revealed
Plans to deliver a significant woodland creation and peatland restoration scheme in the North-East of Scotland have been revealed. Par and Aviva Investors have established an investment vehicle which has acquired 6300 hectares of moorland in the Glen Dye area of West Aberdeenshire as its first investment, which aims to capture over 1.4 million tonnes…
Read MoreDewar’s marks a double wedding celebration
Dewar’s premium highball soda has launched its first television commercial in India featuring a double wedding, bringing together the brand’s Scottish heritage with the traditions of India. The Dewar’s ad innovatively captures the Highball soda double filtration process by showcasing the coming together of two distinct celebrations in a vibrant wedding. Conceptualised by BBDO, the…
Read MoreTop five places for a ski staycation in Scotland this winter
If you’re looking to hit the slopes this year but are still unsure about travelling abroad, because of the recent surge of Covid cases and mainland Europe lockdowns, or fancy a more sustainable trip, Scotland’s mountains offer plenty of winter fun for a winter ski staycation. In general, the Scottish ski season runs between December…
Read MoreThe Balvenie completes its Tun 1509 whisky series
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the eighth and final bottling in the distinguished and much-revered Tun 1509 series: The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 8. Continuing the legacy of the highly collectable Tun ranges – Tun 1401 and Tun 1509 Batches 1-7 – the exclusive expression further exemplifies the expertise…
Read MoreRoseview offers a good business with great views
A wonderful lifestyle opportunity comprising of a detached residential cottage, letting cottage and well-established caravan park is for sale. Situated in a wonderful rural location on the fringe of the ever-popular coastal town of Oban, Roseview Caravan Park offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a well-established tourist destination, the perfect opportunity for a lifestyle change…
Read MoreA glittering future for Scotland’s unwanted jewellery
A drive has been launched to rescue those tangled chains, unmatched earrings and banged up bracelets sitting at the bottom of jewellery boxes around Scotland and give them a glittering new future. The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) and Ethical Metalsmiths have teamed up with art colleges to bring the Radical Jewellery Makeover (RJM) – a…
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