Critically endangered piglets born at Edinburgh Zoo

Four critically endangered piglets born at Edinburgh Zoo have been named. Vets discovered the ten-week-old Visayan warty piglets were are all female at their first health check and keepers have named the adorable sisters Hilda, Effy, Esme and Ruth.   Visayan warty pigs are critically endangered and there is thought to be as few as 200…

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The perfect read if you want to have pigs at home

For the majority of people, pigs are something that live on farms, where they are bred for eating purposes. However, that’s not been the case over the past decade – how often have we seen pictures of celebrities out and about, whilst carrying a micro-pig in their arms? Keeping Pigs is an introductory guide is…

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Gorgie City Farm prepares to reopen

A SMALL farm near Edinburgh’s city centre is preparing to reopen next Monday after closing during the coronavirus lockdown. Gorgie City Farm will be open every day from 9.30am to 4.30pm to give visitors the chance to see alpacas, cows, goats, pigs and sheep. A one-way system has been introduced and an open picnic area…

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Heart escalopes are different – and quick to cook

Fred Berkmiller wants to help Scotland re-connect with food by breaking the stranglehold of supermarkets and teaching people to cook unusual cuts of meat. Berkmiller also uses cuts of meat such as ox cheek or pigs’ trotters. This too is an ethical choice as the meat would otherwise be wasted. But it also tastes good:…

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Have a terrifyingly tasty Halloween thanks to M&S

It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE Halloween.  A huge horror and Sci-fi fan, I’ve always been intrigued by the ghoulish and sinister and with a bloody history such as Scotland’s, it’s the perfect place to be on All Hallow’s Eve. Whether you’re throwing a spooky get together or attending one tomorrow, you’ll want to…

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Little newborn rarebreeds spring to life

The education farm at Dumfries House estate has welcomed the first of its 2019 new rare breeds arrivals. The first chicks from the prized Scots Grey and Scots Dumpy breeds of hen arrived last week, joining the British Landrace piglets that arrived in mid-February. Last year saw the birth of 18 Shetland Geese, 28 Black-laced…

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It’s a ho ho home run for Santa at Bowhill

On the first day of December, Santas and elves of all ages will gather at the grounds of Bowhill House in Selkirk to spread festive cheer. They will be taking part in a one mile or 5km fun run. Santas and elves will be rewarded with festive treats to heat themselves up after the race…

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Harvey Nichols goes the whole hog with gin pigs

A Scottish company’s gin-filled pigs have been snapped up by a major London luxury retailer for its flagship store. Angels’ Share Glass‘s popular Gin Pigs have caught the eye of the department store Harvey Nichols, and are now on the shelves of the Knightsbridge store – just in time for Christmas. Karen Somerville, managing director…

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Harnessing hope for Scotland’s donkeys

Across the world, donkeys are used as beasts of burden, and many others are kept as pets.  Sadly, many people have to give up the beasts for a variety of reasons. Former donkey breeder Rosemary Dale offers unwanted and abandoned animals a new lease of life at her Borders sanctuary. What made you decide to start…

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Exclusive Scottish salami is coming to our stores

A brand new pork salami, produced from Scottish pigs and smoked in the heart of the Highlands, is coming to Scottish shops this week. Lidl UK has announced that it will be stocking new local charcuterie in its stores across Scotland, as part of a new partnership with British cured meat champions, Cannon and Cannon.…

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