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Artistic tribute to the workforce of former creamery
Workers affected by the closure of a Victorian creamery in the south of Scotland are being honoured in a new art project. Generations had worked at the Bladnoch Creamery, but when it closed, it caused economic disaster the small town. The Bladnoch Altarpiece, which has been created for this weekend’s Spring Fling open studios event…
Read MoreVisit to Outlander’s Scotland was just fan-tastic
A large group of international Outlander fans descended on Scotland during a 10-day tour of filming locations used in the hit TV show. Their visit co-incided with VisitScotland relaunching its biggest-ever set-jetting Outlander map. The Signet Library in Edinburgh, which was visited by the travelling fans, is one of seven new locations that feature in…
Read MoreThe hottest spot in Britain to visit in 2018 is Dundee
Dundee is officially one of hottest city in Europe when it comes to British tourism. Lonely Planet, the respected travel authority, has today revealed that Scotland’s fourth largest city, has been picked as one of its top European destination for 2018, the only UK city to make the list. Praised for its ‘growing cultural scene…
Read MoreA beautiful house in a commanding position
A delightful arts and crafts country house with a self-contained apartment and far-reaching views is now available. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Nether Tillyrie House lies in the county of Kinross-shire, approximately two miles to the north-west of Milnathort in Perthshire. It sits in an elevated position amidst picturesque countryside and commanding the most outstanding views…
Read MoreAnimal magic in bid to preserve at risk creatures
New arrivals have appeared in all shapes and sizes during recent weeks at Dumfries House estate in Ayrshire. For the past month, dozens of newborn lambs, calves, ducklings, turkeys, goslings and chicks have arrived at the estate’s Home Farm and Valentin’s Education Farm. Education farmer Denise Richardson-Rowell, with Home Farm manager and husband John, has…
Read MoreEx-Wimbledon duo to compete at garden party
Champagne, socialising and sport will be at the heart of a unique garden party coming to Gleneagles next month. Gleneagles will host an exciting new twist on the traditional summer garden party, where guests will experience the heritage and glamour of days gone by on the lawns of the iconic Perthshire property. The event will…
Read MoreHistory will come to life with a hard day’s knight
Get ready to step back in time to an age of jousters, jesters and knights in Peeblesshire this weekend. The Traquair Medieval Fayre, now in its 15th year, is being held on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May from 11am–5pm, in the grounds of Scotland’s oldest inhabited house. The event at Traquair House, in Innerleithen,…
Read MoreMonty Python songwriter to rock Scotland with The Rutles
There’s a chance to relive the heady days of Rutlemania this weekend, when The Rutles perform in Scotland this weekend. Widely known as the Pre-Fab Four, The Rutles have also been called a ‘Beatles parody group’, a charge which is sometimes strenuously denied. The Rutles were originally formed as a spoof by Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah…
Read MoreBrexit at the heart of Scottish Land & Estate conference
Scottish Land & Estates will hold its annual conference next week at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. The membership organisation for rural businesses, landowners and rural professionals in Scotland, will hold the meeting on Tuesday 29 May. The conference, sponsored by Barclays and Turcan Connell, will examine the prospects for rural enterprise with less than…
Read MoreJimmy cooks up a memorable honour with chef title
Glasgow restaurateur Jimmy Lee has won the highly converted Chef Personality of the Year at this year’s Scottish Food Awards. Jimmy, from Hamilton, beat off competition from some of Scotland’s greatest fine dining and Michelin Star celebrities to be crowned the country’s Personality Chef of the Year 2018. He went head-to-head with some of Scotland’s…
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