New playground planner is a first for Gleneagles

An internationally-famous Scottish hotel has appointed a specialist dedicated to helping younger guests and their families make the most of the 850-acre Perthshire estate this October half term holiday. Gleneagles Hotel has appointed its first dedicated playground planner, with Sara McEwan, 45, from Bridge of Allan, taking on the exciting new position following over three…

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Sign of the times ahead of Solheim Cup in Scotland

It’s a sign of the times that golf’s Solheim Cup is coming to Scotland next year – and it’s being marked already. With a year to go until the takes place at Gleneagles in September 2019, Perth & Kinross Council is erecting road signs welcoming the major golfing tournament to the area. Perth & Kinross…

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The wildlife roaming the streets of our cities

At first glance, Scotland’s capital city may not seem like a haven for wildlife, but look a little closer and there’s plenty to be found. From the skies, to the sea, to the cobbled streets of the city itself, there’s a wild side of Edinburgh just waiting to be explored. The term urban wildlife brings…

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Countryside views from a charming Scottish cottage

A Scottish home with a breathtaking rural outlook from the edge of a golf course is now for sale. Drumnagrain, at Ballindalloch, Moray, is presented to the market by Galbraith. Drumnagrain is a charming detached cottage located in a stunning elevated position overlooking Strath Avon and Ben Rinnes. Built predominantly from harled stone under a…

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Seniors got to grips with woods – made from hickory

Three leading senior golfers took a trip back in time to the early years of the professional game as an entertaining prelude to the Scottish Senior Open at Craigielaw Golf Club in East Lothian. It was not exactly the ‘Great Triumvirate’ of Harry Vardon, James Braid and J H Taylor, but Gary Orr, Paul Eales…

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Chef tees up a delicious beetroot dish

Jon-Paul Saint puts his own spin on the menu at Dornoch’s Links House using fresh, local ingredients to wow the crowds. For someone who began cooking by chance, Jon-Paul Saint, head chef at Links House in Dornoch, has come a long way. Set on becoming the next Indiana Jones as a youngster, Saint soon deviated from his childhood dream of…

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New development will house over 100 people

A housing provider has officially launched its newest Edinburgh development, providing affordable accommodation for more than 100 people. Bield Housing & Care cut the ribbon on its Fleming Place development, at a ceremony attended by staff, tenants and members of the community. Held in the courtyard of the development, the ribbon was cut by tenants…

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Fife distillery reveals its first single malt release

A Scotch whisky distillery has unveiled its very first single malt Scotch whisky release. Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife has revealed The Founders’ Reserve Inaugural Release. Bottled solely for the pleasure of the Kingsbarns Founders’ Club, this is the first ever single malt to be released by the fledgling, family owned, Lowland Distillery. It is the…

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Cowal Highland Gathering is all ready to begin

Organisers of the 2018 Cowal Highland Gathering are looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the globe back to Dunoon to take part in world-class competitions this weekend. This year CHG will welcome record numbers of Highland dancers as 768 competitors from as far afield as Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand flock to Dunoon…

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Double reason to celebrate golf club’s 10th birthday

A Scottish golf club will mark its 10th birthday with a double celebration – by hosting the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, followed by the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open. The Renaissance Club, one of the newest additions to the stretch known as Scotland’s Golf Coast, will host Scotland’s National Open on the European…

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