Contemporary Scottish art to go on show

An exhibition of Scottish Contemporary Art is being held in London next week. Irvin Bar Grill will host the works, as part of the Crouch End Festival. Being run by Caledoniart in association with Irvin Bar Grill, a private view of the exhibition will run from 6-9pm on 10 June, when artist Lesley Anne Derks…

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Celebrating local produce at the Seaview Hotel

Sean Kelly, head chef at Seaview Hotel, talks about Aberdeenshire’s abundant local produce, power cuts during service and his idea of food hell. What’s your background? I’m from Aberdeen originally. During my school years I lived in Glasgow but my family moved back up north so I ended up back home in the north east.…

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The perfect time to lodge at Mains of Taymouth

Village life doesn’t get much better at Mains of Taymouth. Luxury lodges, from top supplier Island Leisure, who supply properties at some of Scotland’s most exclusive parks, can currently be purchased from a very affordable ÂŁ179,900 at Taymouth Village, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore. Two stunning styles are currently available to choose from – the Riverside,…

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The Lassi is a milk treat – for the lads and lassies!

They say it’s the oldest smoothie in the world and a special version of it is now being served up in Scotland for World Milk Day tomorrow (Saturday). The Lassi is a smooth and creamy Indian summer cooler that is traditionally served in earthen pots called matkas. Boasting miraculous powers that can cool you instantly,…

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Tower wing of ancient mansion steeped in class

A historic tower wing within an A listed mansion with a superb drawing room all set within renowned gardens is now for sale. Presented by Mark Atkinson Property and Savills, Tyninghame House is one of Scotland’s most notable country houses, and one of the nation’s most ancient habitations. The romantic ruins of the church of…

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Five years of excellence pays off with TripAdvisor

Consistently good reviews have earned a Scots holiday village a place in the TripAdvisor hall of fame. Having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years, Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore, has qualified for the review site’s Hall of Fame. The family run estate, situated in…

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A beautiful property dating back to 1902

A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…

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A lovely modern home overlooking a meadow

An outstanding country property in a delightful setting is now available on the property market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Fairfield is a lovely modern house constructed of white rendered walls under a series of tiled roofs and offers comfortable and well proportioned accommodation over two levels extending to 225 sqm (2,421 sqft). The house…

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In the running for a food tourism award

Rufflets Hotel have been selected as a finalist in the 2019 CIS Excellence Awards. Shortlisted specifically for the Food Tourism Award, sponsored by Seafood Scotland, the award aims to celebrate the value of the food tourism sector in line with the Food Tourism Scotland action plan. Launched in 2004 to recognise, reward and celebrate the…

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A new beginning for cool commercial interiors

With the growing demand for cool commercial interiors, Kitchens International has created a new stand-alone division – KI Interiors. As the trend for stunning interiors in restaurants, hotels, interior shops and dining facilities grows, there is a gap in the market in Scotland for specialist designers for this sector. Helen Taylor, one of KI’s top…

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