They’ll be coining it in with new Nessie 10p

A new 10p coin has been released, featuring the Loch Ness monster. Created as part of The Great British Coin Hunt, a set of 26 new coins have been released, with an A-Z of the many things that make Britain great. The coins were launched on June 1 and are available to purchase from The…

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Stunning views from a private setting

A wonderful period property in a private setting is on the market, offering 16 acres with countryside views. Presented for sale by Savills , Corrachree House in Tarland, near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is a detached early Victorian two storey home dates back to 1842 with rear additions made later in the late 19th century, offering five…

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From touring festivals to an established fun feast

This Persian-inspired street food restaurant evolved from a mobile kitchen touring festivals and markets. Ransacked Black Oven’s new home seems to be attracting a good mix of diners, from students to tourists. The food is tasty and in the main healthy, with good vegan, veggie and gluten-free options. The filling chicken shawarma salad came with tasty…

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Anger at plans for development near Culloden Moor

Objections are growing over a proposed development at TreeTop Stables, in Faebuie, near Culloden Moor. The latest objection was made by the National Trust for Scotland in the light of conservation zone status being applied by Highland Council to the wider historic battlefield of Culloden, although only the ‘core’ part of the site is in…

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Two exclusive Scottish gin cocktails at The Ivy

The Ivy Collection’s first Scottish restaurant, The Ivy on the Square, is getting ready for the 10th World Gin Day. Taking place on Saturday, 9 June, they are creating two exclusive gin cocktails, The Melville (priced at £7.25) and The Multrees (priced at £7.25) in collaboration with new Scottish gin distillery, Oro Gin. The cocktails…

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Top restaurant award heading for the Isle of Skye

A restaurant based on the Isle of Skye has won the coveted Restaurant of the Year Award at the Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards 2018. The awards, which took place last night (31 May) at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, were launched in 2004 to recognise, reward and celebrate the exceptionally high degrees…

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Third restaurant is definitely top of the Chops

All of a sudden, Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield is the place to be. Tom Kitchin is soon to open there, and it appears that the curly-haired impressario is being followed by Uncle Tom Cobley and all his foodie mates. However, Michael Spink and Mark Fraser have beaten them all to it with the third – and biggest…

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Four star status for revamped New Lanark Mill Hotel

The newly renovated New Lanark Mill Hotel is celebrating its 20th birthday with a new 4 Star status awarded by Visit Scotland. Unlike any other hotel in Scotland, the New Lanark Mill Hotel was originally an 18th century cotton mill. After years of painstaking restoration work by New Lanark Trust, the hotel opened for business…

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Hotel’s five star makeover reveals new penthouse

Glasgow’s only five-star hotel has revealed a stunning new addition to the city after a multi-million pound refurbishment. The Principal Blythswood Square Hotel has now taken the wraps off a luxurious two-bedroom penthouse, which can be yours for upwards of £2500 per night. The spectacular Principal Penthouse stretches over 1,850 sq. ft. It comes with…

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Pupils make their mark on the future with time capsule

Primary school pupils have hidden a time capsule at an Edinburgh tourist attraction. Youngsters from Royal Mile Primary School paid a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience in the capital, to place a commemorative time capsule in the attic, marking the attraction’s 30th anniversary. The Scotch Whisky Experience building, at the top of the Royal…

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