Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Looking to Lothian for Scotland’s Home of the Year
Anna Campbell-Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers look to Lothian to find the next contender for Scotland’s Home of the Year. They start with Castle Glimpse, a corner tenement flat in Leith with views of Edinburgh Castle. Built in 1815, the property has been home to Matt since 2019. What was once a dilapidated and…
Read MoreEurope’s first stoat detection dogs arrive in Orkney
Three specially trained conservation detection dogs are the most recent team members for a project to safeguard Orkney’s native wildlife. The trio will be using their sensitive noses to assist the world’s largest stoat eradication. The first stoat detection dogs in Europe have arrived in Orkney. They are the latest team members for a project…
Read MoreSheila Fleet opens stunning new jewellery retail gallery
Orkney-based jewellery designer Sheila Fleet OBE has opened a brand-new gallery in the heart of historic St Andrews. After over a year in development, Sheila is delighted to have opened the doors to her new gallery. The store will be the designer’s fifth jewellery gallery. Sheila Fleet, together with interior designer/artist Marion Yorston, present and…
Read MoreLine-up revealed for store’s Scottish Spirits Festival
Aldi has revealed the line-up for its in-store Scottish Spirits Festival, featuring a host of craft beverages from across Scotland. After being selected as part of Aldi’s Next Top Product search, Bothy Trading’s new Hipflask Sloe Bramble Gin Liqueur (ÂŁ9.99, 20cl) will be available to pick up in store from this Thursday, May 20. Hand…
Read MoreNotable places in Scotland put in the picture
A look around some of Scotland’s most beautiful places continues this weekend. In BBC ALBA series Dealbh is Slighe (Picture Trail), Calum Maclean combines his love of exploring notable places with that of taking photos. Featuring stunning settings from around Scotland – from the northern Highlands to the Borders, the Aberdeenshire coast to the islands…
Read MoreCelebrate Islay’s festival of music and malt with a bottle
When it comes to whisky, few celebrations are as eagerly anticipated as Islay’s festival of music and malt – Fèis ĂŚle. Established almost 30 years ago, the festival draws visitors from across the globe to the thriving shores of the island each year to experience its community, culture, and its world-renowned whisky. Now, the most…
Read MoreThe incredible life of Scottish icon Stanley Baxter
This authorised biography has generated headlines because in it 95-year-old Stanley Baxter comes out as gay, yet there is so much more to this account of the actor’s life than that revelation. This jauntily-written book is a veritable treasure trove of anecdotes that shine a light on one of Scotland’s most beloved, yet most enigmatic,…
Read MoreIt’s a dog’s life with internet sensation Labradors
The moment this book, Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs landed on the desk, there were gasps of excitement. Written by one of the most recognisable voices in sports broadcasting, Andrew Cotter tells of his adventures with his two faithful Labradors, Olive and Mabel, who became internet sensations during…
Read MoreAt-home festival with Lagavulin and Caol Ila whisky
Islay’s famous festival of music and whisky, Fèis ĂŚle is back for 2021 with all events being held digitally, bringing those at home up close to some of the best of what Islay has to offer. As part of the festival, two of the island’s most famous single malts, Lagavulin and Caol Ila will be…
Read MoreOpen-access online learning encouraging youngsters
This sees the launch of FIDA (Futures Institute at Dollar Academy) – an open-access online learning platform that empowers young people to learn in new ways. They do this through innovative projects rooted in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It has been created to address three fundamental challenges – sustainability, equitable access…
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