A dream job on the Isle of Mull that takes the biscuit

A bakery on the Isle of Mull is looking for a couple with a sweet tooth to join the biscuit-making team. The dream job, in Tobermory, also comes with year-round accommodation – a complete scarcity on the island – making it ideal for a couple – or two good friends, ready to embrace island life.…

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Pastime to full time: swapping finance for furniture making

Meet the financial service workers who gave up their high-flying careers to become furniture makers. Giving up the day job to do what we love is something most of us only dream about. But some people are lucky – and brave – enough to jump off the hamster wheel and into their passion. The pandemic,…

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Scottish chef Nick Nairn announces opening date for new restaurant

Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced an opening date for his new restaurant in Bridge of Allan following a devastating fire. Nick and his wife Julia have completely renovated the space, which was occupied by Nick’s on Henderson Street, until the fire in 2021. Working with Edinburgh based interior designer Pat Renson, the couple have…

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Farm on the market for £3million – with fishing on Blackadder Water

An arable farm in the Scottish Borders has gone on the market for £3million – complete with a stunning seven-bedroom house and fishing on Blackadder Water. Greenlawdean House and Broomhill Farm, near Greenlaw in Berwickshire, includes almost 78ha of productive arable land currently producing a mix of cereals and potatoes. The property also includes two…

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Top five great value summer Champagnes

One of Scotland’s leading Champagne experts has revealed his top five great-value cuvées for any summer occasion. Peter Crawford, from Balmerino, Fife, is co-founder of Sip Champagnes, the online retailer dedicated to sourcing and supplying small-batch, handcrafted Champagne. With a personal collection of over 4,000 bottles and more than 20 years experience, Peter is one…

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Review – Quantum of Solace

An entranced Richard Bath watched this Edinburgh native’s magic show with slack-jawed amazement. I’ve seen plenty of strange things at magic shows in Edinburgh, and once even found myself sitting in a performance at Summerhall behind one of the Orange Order foot soldiers whose march had made me late. The jovial Canadian magician made the…

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Dream job running café on Scottish island with a world-famous beach

A dream job running a café on a remote Scottish island with a world-famous beach is being advertised. The café, which will open later this summer, is located at Barra Airport , Outer Hebrides, which is globally renowned for its sandy beach runway. A £1.5 million refurbishment of the airport terminal and facilities is currently…

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