Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Time to chill out at Edinburgh’s Cold Town House
It happens to the best of us. Limping across the finish line from another busy week, the familiar pizza cravings strike once again. Indeed, the desire to indulge in an ice-cold tipple and a slice of carb-loaded joy is high up on many people’s agenda come the weekend. Thankfully, here to relieve the hunger pangs…
Read MoreKeep your dog under control in lambing season
Dog walkers are being urged to keep their pets on a lead if they are near sheep in the coming weeks. Having respect for farming and crofting enterprises by acting responsibly with dogs this spring is a must. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is very clear when it comes to the responsibilities that dog owners…
Read MoreContemporary homes in a new build development
Three bedroom contemporary styled, semi detached homes situated within a well laid out new build development in Perth are currently for sale. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Urban Union is in the first phase of its residential development – Muirton Living. This new collection of one, two, three and four bedroom homes and apartments…
Read MoreLeading showjumpers in Scotland next week
There’s just one week left to go, to see two leading showjumpers and horsemen at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre. Next Tuesday, 19 March, Mrs Breen’s Boys will see a Trevor and Shane Breen demonstration, hosted by Balcormo Stud and Scottish Field’s sister title EQY. It will take place at Balcormo Stud Farm in Leven,…
Read MoreBaby pine martins pose a challenge to rescue centre
TV viewers can find out more about the country’s wildlife when they go inside the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue centre. Born to Be Wild is shown on the BBC Scotland channel on Mondays, and in the next episode, assistant manager Jonny has his hands full when a bunch of baby pine martens are brought in…
Read MoreFormer station house project in funding boost
Plans to bring a former railway station house back into community use have been given a significant boost of over ÂŁ150,000. Scottish Borders Council, working in partnership with Stow Community Trust, have been awarded ÂŁ156,000 from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, delivered in partnership between Scottish Government and COSLA/Local Authorities, for the restoration of the…
Read MoreA dark history in a mysterious Scottish house
In Down to the Sea, we follow the fascinating and often difficult lives of the occupants of a mysterious house in Edinburgh across three centuries. In the early 1980s, young couple Rona and Craig believe they have found the perfect house to renovate and turn into a luxury care home. However its dark history from…
Read MoreNational firms are seen off in mortgage awards
Scottish Building Society has been awarded Building Society of the Year at the Scottish Mortgage Awards. The Scottish Building Society beat finalists Nationwide and Leeds Building Society, to scoop the award which recognises outstanding service and value within the industry at the inaugural event organised by Mortgage Introducer magazine. The event at the Ghillie Dhu…
Read MoreThe music of James Bond is coming to Scotland
James Bond is not only the world’s greatest spy, he also has one of the most recognisable theme tunes. And, of course, with each cinematic outing, he’s accompanied by a song (usually) from one of the world’s leading musical performers. To mark these tunes, The Music of Bond celebrates the world’s most famous secret agent…
Read MoreYour cash will literally be at your fingertips
A Scottish bank is piloting cutting edge, biometric fingerprint technology with 200 customers. As part of a national trial, Royal Bank of Scotland will begin in the coming weeks. Customers will use their fingerprint to verify transactions over ÂŁ30, increasing security and making it easier for customers when paying for goods or services at the…
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