Pollution from pandemic on Scottish beaches

FACE masks and gloves were found on almost a quarter of Scotland’s beaches during recent litter picks. More than two thirds of inland litter picks found personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). The charity said 400 volunteers headed to nearly 100 Scottish beaches to clear and survey litter during the…

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Historic Scots castle is now for sale

One of the best kept 16th century houses in Scotland has been made available for sale. Beautifully restored by Sir Robert Lorimer and with a world famous walled garden, Earlshall Castle is presented by Savills. Located in Leuchars, Fife, it boasts eight reception rooms, 10 bedrooms, two dressing rooms, six bathrooms, three cottages, outbuildings, a…

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US election could boost rare Trump dram

A bottle of 26 year old GlenDronach single malt whisky that was bottled in 2012 to commemorate the opening of Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, could get an election boost when it goes under the hammer in Glasgow. McTear’s Rare & Fine Whisky Auction will take place on November 6, three days after the…

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Estates appeal for action over anti-social behaviour

A GROUP of Perthshire estates has called on deputy first minister John Swinney for help after “serious incidents of anti-social behaviour wreaked havoc in rural areas”. As lockdown restrictions began to ease, there was a “dramatic” rise in the number of people visiting Loch Clunie, which led to incidents around the A923 road between Dunkeld…

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Extent of Covid-19 impact on deer stalking sector revealed

SCOTLAND’S estates could lose £9 million over the coming 12 months if no stalking takes place during the coronavirus restrictions, a new survey has found. More than 100 businesses responded to the poll by the Association of Deer Management Groups (ADMG), Lowland Deer Network Scotland (LDNS) and the Scottish Venison Association (SVA). Those estates –…

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Greengallery profiles its artists online

ART emporium Greengallery has switched to online viewings during the lockdown. The gallery’s current exhibition of more than 100 paintings was open for just three hours at Buchlyvie in Stirlingshire before the lockdown began and so owner Becky Walker turned to the internet to help connect her customers to her artists. Walker has been running…

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Set the Timer: A Boozy Banana Bread Recipe Worth Instagramming

There’s no doubt that Instagram feeds are currently flooded with banana bread galore and it is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! So, whether you have hopped onto the trend already or are yet to dabble, Aldi has a berry appealing recipe that shoppers won’t want to miss. If you fancy indulging in something boozi-ful and sweet, Aldi’s Triple ‘B’…

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