Flavours lend two new whiskies their names

Wemyss Malts have released two additional bottlings into its Family Collection range of blended Scotch malt whiskies. The duo take their names, Blooming Gorse and Flaming Feast, after the flavours found in each whisky. Both malt whiskies have been crafted from the family’s private collection of maturing whisky casks which were sourced by Isabella Wemyss…

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Shaping up with ÂŁ250,000 fitness & spa investment

An iconic Scottish hotel is putting fitness first after the completion of an impressive ÂŁ250,000 improvement programme in its spa and fitness facilities. Trump Turnberry, the iconic resort on the Ayrshire coast, has also announced the appointment of a new fitness manager and nail specialist. Committed to the wellness of guests, the new, cutting edge…

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Country star Maren Morris charms Scottish fans

Two years on from her last visit to Glasgow, Maren Morris returned at the O2 Academy in support of new album Girl. This time she brought fellow country starlet Raelynn along for the ride. As support act for the night, Raelynn got the audience all hyped up with huge success, before Maren herself took to…

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Bark in the Park all ready for another big day

A family and dog fun day event is set to take place, with a range of activities for dog owners and families to get involved in. Being held in Hawick’s Wilton Lodge Park on Friday 5 July from 11am to 3pm, Bark in the Park will have stalls, a fun dog show, dog agility, face…

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Flower power marks Save the Children centenary

Work has finished to complete this year’s design on the world’s oldest floral clock – in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens. For 2019, the hugely popular landmark commemorates the centenary of charity Save the Children. Edinburgh City Parks leader Councillor Karen Doran was joined by Claire Telfer, head of Save the Children in Scotland, and…

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Cheers for the beers as event marks a decade

It’s all hands to the pumps as Scotland’s biggest summer beer festival kicks off its 10th anniversary celebrations from tomorrow. The Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven promises three days of brilliant beer, stunning street food and marvellous music… and hopes to smash through a charity fundraising milestone, as it runs from Thursday, June 20, to…

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Scotland’s horses are a hit with American visitors

American students visited the Kelpies and Perth Races as part of a four-week equine studies programme at Scotland’s Rural College. The 16 students, who are studying at universities across the USA, took modules in Equine Anatomy and Physiology and Equine Fitness at SRUC’s Oatridge campus, with the credits added to their courses back in the…

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Celebrating a magical decade of festivities

The first details have been revealed for the 10th annual MagicFest – Edinburgh’s much-loved celebration of all things magical. It will perform a special trick of its own – vanishing from its old spot in the summer only to reappear, transformed, in the festive season at the end of December and early January. The event,…

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Have the time of your life as Mamma Mia returns

The sensational feel-good musical Mamma Mia! is returning to Scotland. It will be at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow, for a two week run from Tuesday 7 until Saturday 25 April next year as part of a UK and international tour celebrating 20 years since Mamma Mia! premiered in London in April 1999. From West End…

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ÂŁ200 grants for students writing on Scottish rewilding

Countryside and environment students are being offered a grant of up to ÂŁ200 for dissertations about rewilding in Scotland. The Reforesting Scotland Student Bursary can be used to help with transport, materials and living costs associated with doing a dissertation on the theme of ecological restoration. Reforesting Scotland aims to promote a sustainable forest culture…

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