Family comfort and style, with bedrooms to the four

A wonderful four bedroom family home offering space and comfort is now available. Galbraith present the property to the market, on Boglily Road, Kirkcaldy. Built in 1924 of white painted rendered walls under a series of red tiled roofs, with various dormers, 21 Boglily Road has an attractive façade approached by a protruding porch. The…

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Less than two weeks to go until whisky heaven

A renowned malt festival is promising to bring ‘whisky heaven’ to Edinburgh later this month. More than 30 producers, makers, and bottlers from across the world, will set up stall for The Whisky Lounge’s Edinburgh Whisky Festival at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday, 16 June, for a one-day event. Distillers from as far afield as…

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The Scottish theatre that’s staging its own comeback

Abandoned theatres tug at our emotions. As glories of a past age, they’re up there with steam locomotives and gramophones, yet there’s an inherent sadness when places created for entertainment close. Perhaps they fall into disuse because the fun and laughter have gone? That was how Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre was left in 1999, when the…

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A large traditional home in a desirable private area

Rhicuillin is a superb detached family home occupying an elevated south facing position within the desirable and private area. Rhicuillin, at 9 Golfview Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen, is presented to the market by Galbraith. The large accommodation has a simple, yet expansive, layout ensuring it exceeds the demands for spacious family living and was originally created…

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Finding fantastic floral fragrances and colours

Now that summer is finally here and daylight hours are at their longest, the garden will be putting on an exuberant burst of growth and flower. It is important to find time to relax outdoors enjoying your garden’s rich tapestry of colour and fragrance. Here, Louise Golden, resident plant expert at Dobbies Garden Centre, gives…

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Edinburgh’s Mercat Cross is beautifully restored

A major project to restore Edinburgh’s iconic Mercat Cross has been completed. The Lord Lyon King of Arms and Lord Provost of Edinburgh led a re-dedication ceremony, celebrating the monument’s return to use after three months of conservation work. The City of Edinburgh Council, with the support of Historic Environment Scotland, Graciela Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation…

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Sir Richard Branson boosts three Scottish businesses

Representatives from three of Scotland’s leading startup businesses got a surprise at Virgin StartUp’s inaugural search for Scotland’s startup Business of the Year – when Sir Richard Branson appeared in person. Celia Hodson from Hey Girls, Loral and Eishel Quinn from Sustainably and Pooja Jain from CogniHealth were left in disbelief when Sir Richard Branson…

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Bid to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby

Plans to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby have taken a step forward with a planning application being submitted City of Edinburgh Council. Scottish Rugby has confirmed it intends to create a new playing venue in the shadow of BT Murrayfield, which will have a capacity of up to 7,800. The land is currently…

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Three new designs in shooting coat collection

Countrywear specialist Schöffel Country has unveiled three new additions to its shooting coat collection. Inspired by the technology behind Schöffel skiwear, Schöffel Country unveiled the first incarnation of their Ptarmigan shooting coat 25 years ago, a classic which has also stood the test of time. To mark the coat’s silver anniversary, the brand is now…

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Modern art is all set to go under the hammer

Two works by a 20th century Scots artist are to go under the hammer in London next month. William Scott was among the most internationally celebrated British painters of the 20th century, having been born in Greenock in 1913. Born the son of a sign-painter and one of 11 children, the ideas of austerity from…

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