Berghaus walking shell jacket is tried and tested

We try and test Berghaus Men’s Iii Gore Tex Walking Shell Cornice Jacket. I WANT IT BECAUSE: It’s a high-quality Goretex walking jacket that is perfect for the Scottish weather but is also the perfect multi-function jacket to keep in your car for wet days. USEFUL FOR: Wet days. It is long so you don’t get…

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Scots are the fastest readers in Great Britain

New research has shown that Scots are Britain’s fastest readers. Lenstore developed a test to measure the speed you read, and participants from Scotland boasted the quickest average time. The quiz gives you a passage to read, followed by questions about the passage to check your understanding. The results show how many novels you could…

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Seven hacks for relieving stress migraines

More and more people are suffering with migraines in this digital age. With our fast paced, demanding and often hectic lives, as well as more screen time, this can all put a strain on our eyes and mental state, with the outcome being stress migraines. Migraines are a common condition affecting up to 20% of…

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Wild Wanderings: A Life Amongst Mountains

Phil Gribbon encompasses in a single book some of the most unbelievable stories lived during his 70 years of mountaineering in Wild Wanderings: A Life Amongst Mountains. The book is divided into ‘tales,’ each from a different expedition in which he makes and discoveries or encounters and overcomes new challenges. Gribbon paints a vivid picture,…

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A Prince amongst men with a decadent menu

Belle epoque decor and a menu full of French classics make this a Francophile’s dream come true at Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux. Alain Roux’s influence is evident, especially in his grandpa’s country pate which was a rustic treat, along with the freshest Lindisfarne oysters. Remaining true to Prince’s roots we followed up with a glorious chunky cut steak…

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Scots are the most festive in the whole country

It has been revealed that Edinburgh people are the most festive in the UK. A whopping 90% of workers in the city have bought a colleague a Secret Santa gift this year and on top of that have also attended at least one Christmas party. Research by short term loan provider Wonga has also found…

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Fathers’ Day Mandles

If you’re looking for a last minute Fathers’ Day gift you could do worse than delight your Dad with a gift from Yankee Candle’s Barbershop range. These candles – or ‘mandles’ – have been specifically created with woody and masculine scents. Reminiscent of a traditional barbershop, fragrances include Aftershave, Hair Tonic and Sandalwood. These candles…

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