Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
A sensational pumpkin soup that’s easy to make
We’re continuing with our recipes to use up those leftover Halloween pumpkins this week – and what could be more warming than a soup? This week, courtesy of our friends at Kilduff Farm, who have a huge pumpkin patch, we bring you some recipes to use up those pumpkins. Kilduff Farm is located in East…
Read MoreScots sustainable fashion firm at COP26 in Glasgow
A Scottish sustainable fashion firm is making it to COP26 not just once – but twice. Sustainable fashion brand Beira will confront 25,000 delegates and 30,000 attendees with two exhibitions. The first exhibition is a collaboration between Beira, Sustainable Fashion Scotland and Zero Waste Design Online. This project was selected by 1000s of entries from…
Read MoreLammermuir Festival online for special season
The Lammermuir Festival has announced its first winter season of online concerts, which are now available to book online. The return to live concerts at this year’s Lammermuir Festival in September was a magical and at times overwhelming experience, with incredible feedback from audiences and the press. The festival, aware that not everyone could make…
Read MoreThe Glengoyne Wetlands does its bit for charity
Glengoyne Single Malt Scotch Whisky is commemorating the 10 year anniversary of its wetlands with a limited edition 10-year-old release – The Wetlands Single Cask. Proceeds will go towards supporting the work of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) who have been partners with Glengoyne throughout their sustainability journey. The WWT, and its Blue Recovery…
Read MoreFascinating mystery to be solved in the Cairngorms
Of Stone and Sky is a book for inquisitive minds. The mysterious disappearance of shepherd Colvin Munro and a trail of his twelve possessions leading into the Cairngorms is one that tickles the brain cells. Foster sister Mo and brother Sorley are keen to find Munro and discover why he disappeared. Glover, who has lived…
Read More10 Scottish beauty spots at risk from climate change
Lovers of the great outdoors will be shocked to discover that some of Scotland’s best loved beauty spots are at risk of severe coastal erosion due to climate change. The University of Glasgow have revealed the results of a meticulous study of Scotland’s coast – a map depicting key areas at severe risk of erosion…
Read MoreThe Tale of the Dog is a ÂŁ9000 Balvenie release
The Balvenie has announced the release of The Tale of the Dog, the latest addition to the coveted Balvenie Stories range. These are a collection of single malt whiskies representing tales of character, endeavour and generational knowledge gathered at The Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland by its craftsmen. Inspired by one of The Balvenie’s longest…
Read MoreSixty new bikes and six new stations for Glasgow’s bike share scheme
Glasgow’s popular bike share scheme – and the most environmentally-friendly method of transport to get around the city – has been expanded with 60 new bicycles and six new stations just in time for the start of the UN’s climate conference, COP26. Leading bike share operator nextbike, which runs the OVO Bikes scheme, has expanded…
Read MoreHuge demand for teenage crops in the forestry industry
More than 2500 hectares of forestry – and land suitable for planting – worth more than ÂŁ34 million is coming to the market. It is part of Goldcrest Land & Forestry’s Autumn Launch, adding to a bumper year for the forestry industry with UK-wide figures expected to top ÂŁ300m. Sales have already overtaken the ÂŁ200m…
Read MoreThe Big Scottish Book Club returns with more great guests
The Big Scottish Book Club has returned to our TV screens, showcasing some of the biggest names and new talent in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from around the world. Hosted by writer Damian Barr, the first of eight episodes was broadcast on Sunday, recorded at Motherwell Concert Hall with guests Louise Welsh who discusses The…
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