First autumn mammal survey gets underway

THE first autumn “Living With Mammals” survey kicks off on Monday, with Scots being asked to keep their eyes peeled for creatures, tracks and droppings in gardens, parks or other green spaces. People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) normally only runs its survey once a year, but is now capitalising on a successful spring count…

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Lobster Taglioni with Cherry Tomatoes

In Italy, particularly by the coast, dinner traditionally involves a lot of seafood. This is where a dish such as Chef Christioph Bob’s favourite Lobster Tagliolini comes in. Created with fresh lobster and minimal ingredients such as garlic, basil, tomatoes and olive oil, it serves as the perfect starter or main course that is delicious…

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Property market ended year with decade-high transaction rate

Edinburgh’s housing market closed the decade with activity between buyers and sellers at its highest level – with the rate of transactions soaring. One of the city’s busiest solicitors and estate agents has released its latest market report which show that the final months of 2019 as having the highest number of sales for the…

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Billy Connolly discusses his life in documentary

An intimate, deeply personal and funny portrait of Scotland’s legendary comedian Billy Connolly is now available to buy. Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland is a look at the life of the Glaswegian, who has constantly reinvented himself, from musician, to comic, to TV presenter and to actor, and is available from today, 18 November In…

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The world’s most popular facial has arrived

It’s the world’s most popular facial, with one performed somewhere around the globe every 15 seconds. And now, Edinburgh residents can see what the fuss is all about for themselves, as the multi-award-winning Dr Nestor’s Medical & Cosmetic Centre brings the HydraFacial to its in-clinic offering this November. Launching at the clinic’s in-house skin health…

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Sharp fall in Scottish drivers buying a new car

Brexit, a global slowdown, and confusion over fuel type have caused a sharp fall in the number of drivers opting to buy a new, rather than used, car in Scotland. The research, by Close Brothers Motor Finance, found that 41% of drivers will opt for a new car, down from 46% last year. The Britain…

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Digging deep into Scotland’s Mesolithic past

An archaeological excavation took place in Aberdeenshire over the weekend. The Marr area committee agreed to award £1990 in November 2018 in grant funding to Mesolithic Deeside to carry out the excavation at a site in Aboyne from Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24. Prehistoric flints were discovered in farmland at Heughhead by the…

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A walk in the country tied to the autumn of life

Through his countryside walks, Jim Crumley depicts the colourful passage from September to November. Inspired by his experiences of the wonders of wildlife during autumn, powerfully described as ‘a shifting sorcery of shapes and shades’. However, the coming of autumn coincides with the death of his father and therefore resonates in him a more poignant connection to the season. The Nature of Autumn, by…

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Animal lovers raised almost £30,000 for charity

Four Pets At Home stores in Glasgow helped raise nearly £30,000 through their annual Santa Paws appeal. Glasgow is officially mad about pets, after colleagues at  Pollokshaws, Abbotsinch, Bishopbriggs and Glasgow raised a staggering £29,400 between them for the Support Adoption For Pets appeal. Since the fundraiser launched on 23 November, staff and customers in the…

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Dewar’s launches Chinese New Year gift tin in Asia

A limited edition and travel retail exclusive Dewar’s 18YO Chinese New Year gift tin is now on sale in stores across Asia Pacific and at Dubai Airport. The demand for Dewar’s in Asia Pacific GTR is growing fast with strong double-digit sales growth year on year. Amongst Chinese shoppers, its popularity is even stronger with…

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