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Beautiful scenery is a bonus for charity drivers
The Bumble Bee Rally has been travelling from Scotland to Europe in the name of a great cause. It was started in 2016, in memory of the drivers’ friend Richard Barlas, who died suddenly in 2015. The group are driving from Scotland to the south of France, in a convoy comprising 10 cars and one…
Read MoreTown hall restoration project wins national award
A Scottish town hall has won a prestigious award following its restoration, rejuvenation and extension. The B-listed Kirkintilloch Town Hall building was crowned Town Centre Regeneration Project of the Year in the 2018 Scottish Property Awards. East Dunbartonshire Council worked with East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and development partner hub West Scotland, who…
Read MoreGeorgian Gothic home offers holiday income potential
A B listed Georgian Gothic-style property, set in mature grounds, is now available for purchase. Kinlochlaich House, in Appin, Argyll and Bute, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Kinlochlaich House is a B listed Georgian Gothic style house dating from about 1800, but with some parts of the house having much earlier origins. The…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society all set for Islay festival
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will be holding a series of events at Feis Ile, The Islay Festival of Music and Malt (25 May–2 June). The Society will kick off the festival by hosting a relaxed garden party on the beautiful lawns of Islay House, on 25 May, overlooking Loch Indaal. With free entry, this…
Read MoreWhisky attraction marks 30 years with exclusive bottles
The Scotch Whisky Experience is toasting 30 years as a top Edinburgh whisky visitor attraction. Since opening in 1988, the five-star Royal Mile attraction has welcomed 6.8 million whisky fans through its doors, who have sampled a whopping 8 million drams. Now, it has released the unique 30 year old Scotch to commemorate three decades of…
Read MoreNew regional posts for business pair Trevor and Simon
Two rural business owners have been newly elected by Scottish Land & Estates to serve as regional chairmen for the organisation. Trevor Jackson and Simon Houison Craufurd are to take up the chairmanship of the South East and South West regions respectively. Trevor is owner and operator of Charlesfield Farm at St Boswells near Melrose.…
Read More£5000 reward to find those poisoning dogs and buzzards
A £5000 reward for information leading to the prosecution and conviction of the perpetrator of poisonings of working dogs and buzzards in Perthshire is being offered. Police Scotland is currently investigating a number of illegal poisoning incidents which have happened in the Perthshire area over the last seven months. Edradynate Estate is offering the reward,…
Read MoreCare home offers residents a first class gym
Edinburgh’s newest and most luxurious care home is to have a state-of-the-art gym. This will give its residents access to unrivalled health and fitness support, including innovative fall prevention classes. Due to open this summer, Cramond Residence has announced an exclusive physiotherapy partnership with Balanced Edinburgh, which specialises in functional rehabilitation and fall prevention to…
Read MoreSome dram fine choices ahead of World Whisky Day
Whisky connoisseurs from across the globe will unite next week to celebrate the whiskies of the world. Whether an enthusiast or a new drinker, people will be cracking open a single malt and raising a dram to the much-loved World Whisky Day on 19 May. With hundreds of whisky brands worldwide, here’s a selection of…
Read MoreFolk festival will feature big names in Trad Scots scene
The cream of Scottish Folk and Trad music are heading for Dumfries and Galloway. They are taking part in the 17th Moniaive Festival, a weekend of outstanding music and family entertainment. One of Scotland’s most passionate champions of live music, Greg Lawson, says this year’s Moniaive Folk Festival looks set to be outstanding. A highly…
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