Part exchange now on offer at West Lodge Estate

West Lodge Estate near Crieff has announced it is now offering perspective buyers the opportunity to part exchange their existing properties. Safe, secured and with a gated entrance, West Lodge Estate is just a short distance from Crieff, on the edge of the Louis Vuitton estate. It offers buyers a stunning rural setting which is…

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Veterans with sight loss given taste of hills

VETERANS who have lost part of their sight are being given the chance to continue their passion for hillwalking thanks to virtual reality (VR). Jason Turnbull, who works at charity Sight Scotland Veterans’ Hawkhead centre in Paisley, has been shooting 360-degree photographs during his walks on Scotland’s hills. He then shows the images to the…

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Aberdeen wins seven Green Flag Awards

ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has presented seven Green Flag Awards to Aberdeen. Duthie Park won its tenth green flag in a row, while Garthdee Field Allotments, Hazlehead Park, Johnston Gardens, Seaton Park, Slopefield Allotments, and Victoria Park were also rewarded. Councillor Miranda Radley, convener of Aberdeen City Council’s operational delivery committee, said: “As a…

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REVIEW: Innside Newcastle

For a sophisticated and stylish stay in Newcastle look no further than Innside, writes Grant Dickie. SITUATED a stone’s throw from one the most synonymous views Newcastle has to offer, Innside by Meliã is the perfect stay for anyone looking to book a trip to the Toon. The modern but almost industrial-style architecture of the…

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‘Dig for Victory’ at National Museum of Flight events

VISITORS will be “digging for victory” this Sunday at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune in East Lothian. The museum, which is based on a former Second World War airfield, will offer talks, tours, demonstrations, and hands-on family activities to explore how people grew and cooked their food during the conflict. Food historian…

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Artist Ailsa is finding freedom on her scooter

A talented Scots artist and musician is fighting back against the stigma of younger people using mobility scooters. Ailsa Hay, 29, from East Lothian, graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Photography and Filmmaking and is now a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and fine artist. Alongside her passion for drawing and design, she…

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