Sick children will be boosted by a visit from police pups

There’s no escaping the long arm of the law – even if you’re in hospital. But young people at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children are to be treated to a visit from Police Scotland’s newest four-legged recruits to bring a smile to their faces. German Shepherds, Otto and Karma, were named by children in…

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Ross and Ali’s Symbiosis II has been worth the wait

Symbiosis II, released on 20 April, is the eagerly awaited second album by two of Scotland’s foremost musicians, Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton. Winners of the Radio 2 Best Duo Folk Award, this year’s nominees for the same accolade, Ross and Ali have delivered yet another fabulous collection of their music in an album that will…

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New release will get the blood pumping

Renowned chef Jamie Oliver modestly quipped in his first cookery shows “It’s not me, it’s the food!” Whilst there is an element of truth in what the Naked Chef said, we know that that is only part of the story. So it is with this delightful album by Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin recorded in…

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Scottish fiddler Sarah-Jane is a fine Solo performer

A Scottish fiddler who is now based in Norway has released a new album. Sarah-Jane Summers’ Solo features the versatile, free-thinking, impassioned performer with her unique style blending the lyricism of traditional music with the emotive rawness of improvisation. A tradition-bearer of the old Highland style of fiddling, she was taught by the late, great…

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Dynamic duo will help land commission in its aims

The Scottish Land Commission has added two new staff members in order to help achieve their goals. The growing organisation, which was established in April 2017 in accordance with the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016, hopes that the new additions will add experience to their team. The two new policy officers, Katherine Pollard and James…

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The light fantastic gets a musical accompaniment

SPECTRA return to Aberdeen for the fifth year with a unique music programme. The annual lights festival, SPECTRA 2018 have introduced its first live music programme alongside their 2017 partners The True North Festival. Supported by Event Scotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate with many venues across the city playing a wide variety of music…

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Red velvet cupcakes will boost Scottish Poppy Appeal

An Edinburgh bakery has launched a new poppy cupcake for Remembrance Sunday, with all proceeds being donated to the Scottish Poppy Appeal. The red velvet poppy cupcake costs £2.50 and can be purchased from Cuckoo’s Bakery at their Dundas Street and Bruntsfield Place stores as well as Harvey Nichols. The Poppy cupcake is available from…

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Ladies Love Lunch raises £61,507 for Maggie’s

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa recently held its 7th ‘Ladies Love Lunch’ event, raising £61,507 for Maggie’s Edinburgh. The event, hosted by Grant Stott, welcomed 460 ladies who enjoyed a drinks reception, entertainment by Edinburgh music duo Bleaker, a delicious three-course lunch created by Executive Chef Craig Hart, luxury mini-treatments by One Spa and a…

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Stand Up for St Columba’s Hospice

A host of comedians and entertainers will take to the stage for a glamorous evening of live comedy and entertainment, dinner and dancing at Prestonfield House in aid of St Columba’s Hospice. The event, on Friday 24 March, will raise money for Edinburgh’s only independent hospice. This year’s entertainment will be led by chatterbox comedian Des…

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