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Photos wanted for new charity calendar
People with time on their hands are being urged to look through their photos of the Scottish Borders and enter a competition. The Macmillan Cancer Support Coldstream committee, helping people in the Borders, is looking to create its first calendar for the whole area. Last autumn, the committee launched a digital photographic competition to create…
Read MoreTraditional farmhouse ideal for family living
A traditional Scottish farmhouse with steading has been made available for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Eccles Mains Farmhouse is an attractive, traditional, detached family home with excellent central location in Eccles, near Kelso. The spacious, versatile and well-presented family sized accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating and most windows are double glazed. The farmhouse…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Group switches to making sanitiser
Independent distiller the Loch Lomond Group has completed production of its first batch of hand sanitiser with deliveries across the country scheduled for today, 1 April. The group has already started working with Fareshare Scotland, who will ensure onward distribution to those who need it most in our society, helping to support Scotland’s most vulnerable…
Read MoreA traditional home set in 1.61 acres of land
An attractive and a substantial home situated in secluded garden grounds has been brought to the property market. Presented by Galbraith, The Mill House in Fintry, Stirlingshire, is of traditional stone construction set under a tiled roof and provides generous and comfortable accommodation over four floors including the converted attic space. The village and most…
Read MoreStay connected to nature from home
Each week, for the past 25 years, an army of citizen scientists has recorded the birds and other wildlife visiting their gardens. This has enabled researchers at the British Trust for Ornithology to answer important questions about garden wildlife. This national community has just opened its doors in order to help those confined to their…
Read MoreShooting anger after exclusion from business support
The Scottish Government’s decision to exclude deer forests, game larders and shooting ground from a much needed £10,000 coronavirus business support payment is discriminatory and unjust, according to the UK’s largest shooting organisation. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation say that local authorities across Scotland have been tasked with issuing business support payments to…
Read MoreScottish Whisky Awards closing date pushed back
The entry date for the second annual Scottish Whisky Awards has been pushed back because of the coronavirus outbreak. The national awards programme aims to recognise and reward people, teams and products operating in the business of Scotch. The Scottish Whisky Awards originally set a deadline of Monday 27 April, but this has been delayed…
Read MoreA spacious modern home in open countryside
A beautiful modern home with flexible and generous reception space is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Harrowfield House is reached over a sweeping drive and is surrounded by open countryside offering dramatic and un-interrupted views over Perthshire. The house provides generous living space and a flexible layout together with good sized bedrooms.…
Read MoreDream to Dream takes best lowlands malt award
Kingsbarns Distillery’s Dream to Dram, has been announced as the Best Scotch Lowlands Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2020. The success has delighted the family-run business, as it continues to make its mark in the spirits world. The light and floral expression is the first single malt to be distilled at the Fife…
Read MoreThis year’s Borders Union Show is cancelled
The Border Union Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. The Border Union Agricultural Society directors, trustees and staff, after taking careful account of the latest UK and Scottish Government and public health guidance, have announced the cancellation of the show, due to be held on July 24 and 25. With…
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