New Chairman of the Council at Glenalmond College

Niall Booker has announced that he will stand down as Chairman of the Council at Glenalmond College at the end of the current academic year.  Niall has been a member of Council (the school’s Board of Governors) for 10 years, five of which as chair, which oversees the financial and administrative aspects of the College.…

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Cod with chestnut, parmesan and parsley stuffing

Add fish to your celebrations this festive season with tasty recipes that are ready in no time. This cod with chestnut, parmesan and parsley stuffing recipe is the perfect substitute to a roast turkey and it’s packed full of healthy, affordable and readily available ingredients. It’s a true showstopper and makes a fantastic meat-free alternative…

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Get a little crabby and enjoy these tasty bites

These easy peasy crab bites from Love Seafood are packed with Mexican flavours to add some spice to your festive celebrations. They’ll be the star of the show when you serve these to your guests and the added bonus is that they’re super quick and simple to make – helping you all to bring on…

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Zero Waste Carrot Cake

There’s no doubt we will all be marking Easter somewhat differently this year. However just because groups are smaller, it doesn’t mean celebrations can’t still be special. Here to help make the preparations a little easier are two recipes created by Hamdy Hassan, executive chef at 5* lifestyle hotel Andaz London Liverpool Street. Yesterday’s was an…

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Pineapple Maple-Glazed Ham

There’s no doubt we will all be marking Easter somewhat differently this year. However just because groups are smaller, it doesn’t mean celebrations can’t still be special. Here to help make the preparations a little easier are two recipes created by Hamdy Hassan, executive chef at 5* lifestyle hotel Andaz London Liverpool Street. The first is…

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Burn your boats at Up Helly Aa

Held each January to celebrate Shetland’s rich Viking heritage, the fiery Up Helly Aa festival is a truly remarkable sight. Originating in the 1880s, Up Helly Aa is a community fire festival which takes place in Lerwick, on the last Tuesday in January. It is believed that the name, Up Helly Aa is derived from…

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Celebrating Scotland through some hearty eats

I like this book, despite its deeply dodgy design and layout and despite the fact that much of the photography looks dated. I can look past this because it is a book filled with the wonderful celebrations which take place around Scotland and some great recipes to see you through a year of feasting and…

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National firms are seen off in mortgage awards

Scottish Building Society has been awarded Building Society of the Year at the Scottish Mortgage Awards. The Scottish Building Society beat finalists Nationwide and Leeds Building Society, to scoop the award which recognises outstanding service and value within the industry at the inaugural event organised by Mortgage Introducer magazine. The event at the Ghillie Dhu…

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Gin distillery gets in festive spirit with tasting event

Gin lovers are to have the rare opportunity to help a luxury gin brand determine its newest recipe at a special Christmas tasting night. Just in time for holiday celebrations with friends and family, Old Curiosity Gin is hosting the ultimate festive night out at its distillery at The Secret Herb Garden near Edinburgh on…

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Plenty going on this Easter in Almond Valley

Who says egg hunts are just for humans? Lambs at Almond Valley, in West Lothian, are getting stuck in looking for their own eggs to kick off the Easter Eggcitement celebrations. With spring in the air and new life on the farm, there really isn’t a better time to visit Almond Valley than at Easter.…

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