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Lego exhibition will start world tour from Scotland
An exciting exhibition that will tour the world is to start its journey in Scotland. The most spectacular Lego brick show that the nation has ever seen will be unveiled at Kilmarnock’s Dick Institute this summer, before setting off on a global tour. Bricktropolis is an interactive Lego brick show that towers over the competition…
Read MoreStep back in time and help a great cause
Love live music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival in Edinburgh this summer and enjoy the event for free? By signing up to do a four hour shift with festival charity partner, Child Bereavement UK, selling wristbands and raffle tickets on the day, you will gain entry to the…
Read MoreAuthentic tapas are a hit with Spanish community
Lasal This very cheap, relentlessly cheerful and authentic little tapas restaurant is very popular with Edinburgh’s Spanish community and well worth a visit. It shares space with a flamenco school, so you’ll sometimes have a soundtrack, but this is everything you’d want in a neighbourhood restaurant: friendly, convivial, affordable. The paella, served at the table…
Read MoreBlack tie event will benefit former Marines
The inaugural Royal Marines Commando Dinner, Glasgow, has been announced. This exclusive, black-tie dinner will help support Royal Marines who past, present and future, have and continue to put themselves at huge risk across the globe to defend our national interests. The Royal Marines have a long and proud history in Scotland. 2018 is particularly…
Read MoreFaith in a ruined church, coach house and manse
A renovation project that offers plenty of property potential is now on the market. Bell Ingram present to the market Kirk O The Muir, a C listed former manse, C listed coach house and an A listed Secession church, all in need of rebuilding or renovation. Situated in Kinclaven, by Stanley, Perthshire, it is on the…
Read MoreTen things to look forward to at Ideal Home Show Scotland
Scotland’s best loved home exhibition is returning for an ‘ideal’ day out. Returning to Glasgow’s SEC from 31 May–3 June for another year of top class home and garden inspiration, this year’s Ideal Home Show Scotland is set to be bigger and better than ever before. From interiors, home renovations, DIY, gardens, food and drink,…
Read MoreProud whisky shop owner is a Keeper of the Quaich
The owner of The Whisky Shop in Dufftown is delighted to have become a Keeper of the Quaich. Mike Lord was one of 38 new members who were inducted into the international society at a private ceremony at Blair Castle. The Keepers of the Quaich was established by the Scotch whisky industry as recognition for…
Read MoreA tasty Japanese treat lies in store at Daruma
Daruma By day Cafe Rosa serves up a selection of brekky and lunch goodies, but by night it transforms into Daruma, an authentic Japanese restaurant. The highlights for us were the pork gyoza, and the soft shell crab roll, which were almost too pretty to eat, but boy am I glad I did. Prices are very reasonable, allowing diners to…
Read MoreThe Cabrach Distillery project takes another step forward
Plans to create a new distillery on the southern edge of Moray have taken a step forward. The Cabrach Trust wants to a historic distillery and visitor/heritage centre, with associated facilities, by converting Inverharroch Farm into the facility. Work on the distillery and heritage centre site, which received planning permission in September last year, is…
Read MoreDistillery receives a trio of honours at world awards
A Scots distillery has been toasting its success at the recent World Whiskies Awards. Loch Lomond Group’s single malts triumphed across a range of categories at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards, including a trio of prestigious Best in Class accolades. The Loch Lomond Inchmoan 12 Year Old Single Malt, which is produced at the group’s…
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