Posts Tagged ‘homes’
Foraging for rosehips and crab apples helps care homes
EAST Lothian residents are being asked to forage for rosehips and crab apples to help residents in care homes. Tom Chisholm and Rupert Waites, who founded drinks company Buck & Birch, have launched a foraging campaign called “Restoring Vital Connections”. They want people to bring them rosehips and crab apples, which they will make into…
Read MoreDundee cleaner wants to ‘clean up’ industry’s image
A CLEANER from Dundee is on a mission to “clean up” her industry’s reputation. Kelly Fairweather, owner and founder of At Your Service, has been appointed as associate director of the Domestic Cleaning Business Network (DCBN), a trade association formed late last year to provide advice and resources to domestic cleaning companies across the UK.…
Read MoreBook festival hails global audience
THOUSANDS of viewers from throughout the world have tuned in to watch live sessions from the Edinburgh International Book Festival online. People have watched the performances from as far away as Algeria, Brazil and Nigeria. Highlights from the first few days of the virtual festival have included Ian Rankin, Julia Donaldson, Hilary Mantel, and Bumi…
Read MoreLove Dougalston opposes Milngavie golf course plans
A COMMUNITY group has been formed to oppose British Land’s redevelopment proposals for the Dougalston golf course at Milngavie. Love Dougalston has rallied against the idea of turning the local 18-hole golf course into nine holes in order to introduce housing, and recreation and commercial facilities. But the group said it has been outmatched by…
Read MoreRecord your version of Auld Lang Syne for Make Music Day
BUDDING musicians have until 5pm on Friday to record their version of Auld Lang Syne and submit it to a massive online project. Videos of the public’s recordings will be made into a collage that will be broadcast on Make Music Day on 21 June. Make Music Day UK has commissioned composer Hamish Napier and…
Read MoreAttack of the aliens
People are being urged to get involved in a new lockdown assault on invasive non-native species – whether that’s flora such as Japanese knotweed or fauna such as non-native plant species and American mink – from the comfort of their own homes.
Read MoreGlenalmond College Set to Host Virtual Open Day
For the first time in its 173-year history, Glenalmond College in Perthshire is set to host a Virtual Open Day, giving visitors or prospective parents and pupils a chance to ‘meet’ staff and tour the school. The event, which is free and open to all, takes place on Saturday 9 May and will allow families…
Read MoreTobermory Gin to host Friday night online tasting
An artisan gin distillery on the Isle of Mull is inviting fans to enjoy an online gin tasting on Friday evening, sharing a glimpse of its island home with viewers in their own homes. Tobermory Gin’s master distiller and master blender will compere a tasting of the delicious spirit, which is inspired by the charming…
Read MoreScottish Field’s property expert answers your questions
When we’re renovating our homes, or buying and selling them, or even thinking about day to day wear and tear, questions will inevitably arise. Thanksfully for Scottish Field readers, we have Ewan M. White on hand, who provides impartial, expert advice on a wide range of building and preservation issues. Ewan’s role is to ensure…
Read MoreA five bedroom property in a plush location
An impressive bespoke five bedroom villa located near Glasgow is now on the property market. Traditionally built by John Dickie Homes, this is a once in a generation opportunity to purchase one of two detached villas set back from Eaglesham Road in Newton Mearns. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, the property itself offers…
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