Posts Tagged ‘charity’
Castle Fraser welcomes exotic visitors on safari
If you go down to the woods at the National Trust for Scotland’s Castle Fraser, you’re in for a big surprise with elephants and giraffes having just arrived. Some topiary animals that are more at home in Africa than Aberdeenshire have come for a visit. The magical menagerie has arrived at the conservation charity’s historic…
Read MoreGrowing Christmas dinner in the heart of the city
A pioneering food growing programme has served up a festive feast for a Scottish community. The Greening Donside project in Aberdeen has yielded sprouts and broccoli as well carrots and onions – and a hamperful of herbs to enhance Christmas dinner. In March 2017, Aberdeen City Council allocated £145,000 to develop growing spaces for vegetables…
Read MoreOn the twelfth day of Christmas… Westlands Country Park
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of shooting. Westlands Country Park sits in almost 100 acres of secluded grounds, specialising in Clay Pigeon Shooting and Fly Fishing. Their state-of-the-art lodges are available to hire and buy, all with their very own swim spa or hot tub. The…
Read MoreEnsuring Scotland’s ski slopes are open to everyone
Now that we’re into the colder months, more and more people will be thinking about taking to the Scottish ski slopes. There’s an organisation that’s based in Scotland which is breaking the ice, when it comes to ensuring that everyone has a chance to enjoy life on the piste. Disability Snowsport UK, with a base…
Read MoreNicola Benedetti to celebrate orchestra’s 125th
The world-renowned Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti is preparing to perform for the first time with Dundee Symphony Orchestra. It will be in celebration of their 125th anniversary at a special charity concert in Dundee on Wednesday evening (19 December). The one-off concert will help raise funds for Dundee children’s charity Big Noise Douglas and Tenovus…
Read MoreTheir shared love of whisky helps a worthy cause
St Andrews Quaich Society, run by locals and students, have made their annual donation of profits to WaterAid at the Cupar Rotary Club Christmas Dinner. The society hosts regular whisky tastings, led by professional brand ambassadors, in Hotel du Vin, St Andrews, on Thursday evenings throughout the University semester and beyond. Last year was a…
Read MoreReturn to slender for Scots cats Elvis and Chester
A colossal cat from East Lothian, who once stole an entire cheesecake, has been named ‘top cat’ in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition. Chester the cat shed 17% of his bodyweight in just six months. Fellow cat, Elvis, from Clydebank, also lost an amazing 14%. Every year, vet charity PDSA helps the UK’s fattest…
Read MoreSanta Paws needs helping hand for rescued pets
The annual Santa Paws appeal has launched to help feed Scottish pets spending Christmas in a rescue centre. Over the festive period, Pets at Home Glasgow, Glasgow Pollokshaws, Bishopbriggs, and Abbotsinch will be taking part in a nationwide fundraiser to help raise money for rescue pets as part of the Support Adoption For Pets annual…
Read MoreSupport for volunteers is a priority for the NTS
The National Trust for Scotland is celebrating after finding out it has retained its Investing in Volunteers accreditation. The conservation charity is sharing the news today, International Volunteers Day. Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the national standard for volunteer management in the UK. The National Trust for Scotland has held the IiV accreditation since 2009…
Read MoreCharity sale of rare whiskies raises over £350,000
A sale of whisky featuring iconic Scottish distilleries has helped raised over £350,000 for ocean charities. An online auction of the greatest ever collection of one-off bottles of whisky and rum has raised more than £350,000 for non-profit organisations around the world dedicated to battling the impact of single-use plastic waste. The auction was hosted…
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