Diamonds are forever – especially in spring

Luxury jewellers Laings know that spring is a season where romance blossoms. The sun begins to shine and flowers bloom, creating the perfect setting to celebrate the everlasting beauty of diamonds. A spokesman said: ‘Our stunning collection of diamonds dazzle in the soft sun. From classic line necklaces and tennis bracelets, to unique marquise cut…

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Daring to dream to discover more of Gavin Maxwell

Being offered a position as warden of Kyleakin Lighthouse Island, the last home of Ring of Bright Water author Gavin Maxwell, was a dream come true for Dan Boothby. This book tells of his time living on this tiny island on the Western seaboard of the Highlands; the people he met, and the history that…

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Halloween scares set to come to Dalkeith

A spook-tacular wonderland for youngsters will be created at Dalkeith Country Park to celebrate Halloween. Fort Douglas is set to be transformed into a haunted playground with plenty of ghosts, witches and pumpkins for children to discover and have fun with between Friday and Tuesday, October 27 and 31 October, writes Imogen Lovie. Children are…

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Fun and funghi at Culzean Castle

There’s a fantastic family funghi day out with a difference in South Ayrshire this weekend. Mystical mushrooms and toxic toadstools are the order of the day at Culzean Castle on Sunday. Families have the chance to join the Culzean Country Park rangers to find out what weird and wonderful mushrooms are growing in the woodlands.…

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