Head chef Gary collects his third AA Rosette

A Scots chef has been awarded a third AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence at the 2018 AA Awards ceremony. Head chef Gary Phillips of Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, Strontian, attended the ceremony at Grosvenor House, London, where he was one of only two chefs in the whole of Scotland to receive this coveted award at a…

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Special neck tags mark gold medal whisky award

Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Whisky is releasing a limited-edition run of 200,000 commemorative neck tags. They commemorate Whyte & Mackay winning two gold medals at this year’s International Spirits Challenge. Both Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch and Whyte & Mackay 13-Year-Old were awarded Gold Medal status at the 2018 ISC awards –…

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Awards are holding out for a rural hero

The search is now on for a hero of Scotland’s rural life. Each year the Scottish Rural Awards honours someone or a group which has made a huge difference to others. The Rural Hero category aims to highlight rural Scotland’s unsung heroes and community champions. This individual will have worked for the greater benefit of…

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Fiona delivered title of business woman of the year

A high-flying firm was delighted after one of its directors collected the title of ‘Business Woman of the Year’ at a glittering ceremony recognising talented women across Scotland. Fiona Deas, co-director of Bathgate-based Eagle Couriers, landed the title ahead of a host of influential business women, taking home one of the top prizes at The…

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Looking to honour Scotland’s newest businesses

Each year, there are many new businesses establishing themselves in Scotland. The Scottish Rural Awards aims to recognise these new firms, their dedication and successes, through the Business Start Up category. It seeks to identify innovation, application and inspiration from all new businesses which have been trading for less than 24 months prior to 20…

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Enterprising and innovative firms are wanted

Forward-thinking companies who are showing innovative thinking are being sought. The 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are searching for Scottish firms to enter the Rural Enterprise and Innovation category, which is designed to recognise enterprise and entrepreneurship throughout rural Scotland, wherever it may lie. The Rural Enterprise and Innovation category is open to all individuals, small…

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Scottish Rural Awards on the hunt for businesses

Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. The annual gala dinner is set to…

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Ashok curries favour as chef of the year

An Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant chef is celebrating after winning Chef of the Year at the Scottish Curry Awards 2018. Ashok Ram, head chef from The Radhuni restaurant in Edinburgh’s Loanhead, scooped up this award at the awards show in Glasgow, naming him the best in the business for Scottish curry. This isn’t a first…

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Warning over plan for high street botox injections

A leading Scots aesthetic nurse is warning patients to choose wisely when it comes to picking a practitioner for botox and dermal filler treatments. The message comes from Jackie Partridge, co-founder and clinical director of Edinburgh’s award-winning Dermal Clinic, following the recent announcement by Superdrug that a botox and fillers service would be offered to…

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Award-winning ladies’ shooting jacket ready to pre-order

An elegant, luxurious award-winning jacket is now available to pre-order. Olivia Tullett founded her luxury clothing label OJT Designs in 2011, following a thorough education in fashion and clothing design that resulted in a masters in fashion design. Over the past seven years, Olivia has honed her skills creating luxury clothing and accessories for both…

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