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Shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards announced
The shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards has been announced, featuring books on climate change, the importance of male friendships and King James VI. The Saltire Society awards recognise work across six literary categories, from fiction to research, history and poetry. The winners each receive a cash prize of £2,000 and go on to be considered…
Read MoreSignificant rise in Corncrake numbers recorded by RSPB Scotland
Corncrake numbers in Scotland have seen their first rise in five years, an RSPB Scotland survey can reveal. This year 870 calling males of these shy rare birds were recorded by the nature conservation charity, up from 828 the previous year. This takes Scotland’s Corncrake population back to levels not seen since 2019. While still…
Read MoreThe Macallan Launches Collab with Stella and Mary McCartney
Their memories of Scotland stem from their childhood home on the West Coast, where they spent days on a farm in Kintyre with their father Paul McCartney. And now Stella and Mary McCartney are paying homage to their memories of Scotland by collaborating with The Macallan on a new release. As children, the sisters spent…
Read More8 out of ten bats: Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin present Highland wildlife show
Television presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin are presenting a new wildlife show live from the Highlands. The pair are hosting a week of autumn shows aired from the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre near Loch Ness. A team of young conservationists will join the presenters on the hour-long show 8 Out of 10 Bats which will…
Read MoreREVIEW: Prestonfield’s glorious Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea
A nice cup of tea. In our house, few traditions are quite as sacred. After all, is there anything as restorative as a strong brew served in a tactile mug, and enjoyed in good company? I pondered the power of a good ‘cuppa char’ as we drove towards Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House, an unapologetically luxurious five-star…
Read MoreScotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle starts this month
The second series of Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle starts this month. Across the new series Ben will visit 12 islands, starting with Arran and Holy Isle, then Islay and Jura, with a third episode on Orkney and rounding up the series in Skye. Alongside stunning photography of some of the UK’s most beautiful…
Read MoreSir Billy Connolly lends kilt to Tartan exhibition in Dundee
Sir Billy Connolly has sent his famous Tartan Day kilt to Dundee to be added to the People’s Tartan collection at V&A Dundee. The kilt, worn by Sir Billy in 2019 when he led a procession of 3000 people through New York for the annual Tartan Day parade will go on display from 13 October…
Read MoreStep into a whole new world with Disney’s Aladdin at Edinburgh Playhouse
Disney’s Aladdin is based on the hit 1992 animated film with new songs by Tony®, Olivier®, Grammy®, Emmy® and eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken. The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical will open its tour in Edinburgh this month followed by dates in Cardiff, Plymouth, Sunderland, and Milton Keynes, with further cities to…
Read MoreTurtle named after Scottish island taken 1,700 miles home
A turtle that was nursed back to health after it washed up on a Scottish beach has been released back to its home waters 1,700 miles away. The creature was found malnourished and dehydrated on Iona in January last year, and was later named after the island. Loggerhead turtle Iona had not been expected to…
Read MoreSmart security systems and what you need to know about them
AD Feature The intelligent security system is one of the cornerstones of modern home maintenance and security. In this article, Ajax Systems delves into what a security system is, explore the various types of systems available, and shed light on examples of smart security systems. Understanding Security Systems A security system is a network of…
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