No need to get in a flap over resolutions with the RSPB

By Reporter | January 4, 2018

RSPB Scotland is calling on people who still haven’t made a New Year’s resolution. Many people are fed up with the same old resolutions, to exercise more, lose weight, save more money and drink less alcohol, but the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is looking for people who want to make a more…

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American tourism organisation honours Scotland with gold award

By Reporter | January 4, 2018

VisitScotland has been named best overseas tourism marketing body by one of the USA’s top associations of tour operators. The national tourism organisation struck gold in the ‘Overseas DMO (Destination Management Organisation) Partner’ category of the prestigious 2018 Distinguished Dozen awards, organised by the National Tour Association (NTA). NTA member destinations and tour operators cast…

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New litter bin emptying scheme is a load of rubbish

By Reporter | January 4, 2018

Waste disposal isn’t a load of rubbish in Perthshire. Perth & Kinross Council is installing sensors in all public litter bins in Perth City Centre over the next few weeks to alert waste services when they need to be emptied. The city centre roll out is part of a Smart Waste Project, jointly funded by…

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Work gets underway on £5.7million creative arts hub

By Reporter | January 3, 2018

Plans to create a £5.7million arts hub in the Highlands have been welcomed. Members of the arts community are delighted by the news of the start of a project to give the Highlands its first creative hub as a ‘game-changer’. The initial £1.2 million project is the first phase of a wider £5.7 million scheme…

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December snow has more Scots deciding to head to the sun

By Reporter | December 29, 2017

New research by ATOL, the holiday protection scheme, has found that over 420,000 Scots are set to book their holiday this week, as December’s snowy weather accelerates the holiday booking period. Other key drivers for consumers booking a holiday before December is out include ‘grabbing a bargain early’ (14 per cent) and ‘staying organised’ (13…

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Stunning showhome from Mactaggart and Mickel Homes has been released for sale

By Reporter | December 21, 2017

Grand luxury in the perfect location is coming soon to Glasgow. The breath-taking Cramond showhome at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes’ exclusive Red Lion development in Newton Mearns has just been released for reservation. Luxuriously styled by internationally-renowned designer Gerry Burke, the Cramond embodies traditional cues with contemporary design to create an opulent and breathtaking detached…

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Victorian curiosity is back on display after 25 years

By Reporter | December 21, 2017

A rare Victorian fern case is being displayed for the first time in over 25 years, in a new exhibition at the Glasgow Museum of Modern Art. Kent born artist Aaron Angell has put together a new series of works including ceramic sculpture, inflatables, painting, Victorian furniture and plant life to create an ‘anachronistic’ interior.…

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Farmhouse offers a fantastic lifestyle with equestrian facilities and cottage

By Reporter | December 21, 2017

A stunning farmhouse on the outskirts of Glasgow is currently on the market. Robb Residential present West Carswell Farm in  Neilston, East Renfrewshire, which is set in a private yet convenient rural location, with a fine farmhouse, secondary cottage, steadings and stables with livery business infrastructure and offering a range of further business and development opportunities. The…

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Christmas comes early at Glasgow’s newest distillery

By Reporter | December 20, 2017

Christmas arrived early at The Clydeside Distillery this week as the first casks were filled with new-made spirit ready to be matured. The distillery chairman, Tim Morrison, supervised the process which will see the first batch of spirit rest for at least three years in American Bourbon oak casks until it can officially be called…

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