Bravehound charity founder honoured for her work

A Scot has been honoured for her outstanding work in founding a charity for military veterans. Prime Minister Theresa May recognised Fiona MacDonald, from Inverness-shire, for supporting veterans and service personnel through artistic events and rehabilitation. Fiona is an opera singer and founder of the Bravehound initiative, which matches veterans with companion dogs to support…

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We join the huskies for their annual Aviemore race

Dogs and sleds from all over the UK descended on Aviemore at the weekend. It was the venue for the 36th annueal Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Sled Dog Rally. Every year since 1984, mushers from across the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British sled…

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£5000 reward offer for safe return of missing pets

A Scots family are offering a £5000 reward for the return of their pet dogs, which they fear were taken during a New Year’s Day hunt. Gamekeeper Edward Bell, 41, and wife Georgie, 45, originally offered a £1000 for the return of their border terriers Ruby and Beetle, after they disappeared from the Lothian Estate…

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Enjoy a getaway with your furry friend

More and more places are realising that people want to take their animals on holiday with them in Scotland – and the Loch Melfort Hotel is leading the way. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect…

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Labradors are the top dogs in Scotland

The Labrador Retriever is Scotland’s favourite dog. That’s based on Millets analysis of official dog registration statistics from the Kennel Club to find out what our favourite breeds are and how this has changed over the past 10 years. Labradors featured in 1978 registrations, while the Cocker Spaniel came second in Scotland with 1065 registrations. There…

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On the fifth day of Christmas… Loch Melfort Hotel

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of being pet friendly. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect for dog lovers. Boasting recently refurbished, dog friendly ground floor rooms…

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Beautiful views from a home in an elevated position

A spacious four/five bedroom detached property with superb views down Strathnairn is now on the property market. Bell Ingram offer Mains of Faille to the market. It is a well presented five bedroom detached property with the added bonus of a self-contained cottage attached. The property benefits from double glazing and has recently been insulated to the…

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Return 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…

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Christmas can be a dangerous time for your pets

In the throes of your festive preparations – including gift buying, tree decorating and grotto visiting – how many of us stop to put our pet’s safety on the Christmas list? With treats in abundance over Christmas, pet owners are being urged to be cautious. An astounding third of pet owners will experience an emergency…

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Refurb and new name for a popular restaurant

A popular restaurant has reopened with a new name, following a £120,000 refurbishment. Edinburgh restaurant The Dogs is under new ownership after brothers Daniel and Finbarr McNally took over the Hanover Street eatery. Renamed The Perch, it has reopened to the public after a six-week £120,000 refurbishment project by Quiet Man Taverns. Daniel McNally, former…

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