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The perfect paella – and it’s made with Scottish pork
In Scotland, we have many fine meats – and right now, Quality Meat Scotland is promoting Specially Selected Pork. Specially Selected Pork is assured pork from Scotland. In a nutshell, Specially Selected Pork is from specific animals that are sourced from selected farms, adopting best practice including animal welfare and natural production methods. Specially Selected…
Read MoreOro Distilling Company hope it’s V for victorious
Fresh from the successful launch of their debut gin, the Oro Distilling Company has announced the release of its follow-up gin: Oro V. Already an award-winner, Oro V is a modern style of Scottish Dry gin, with a subtler and fresher flavour than its original counterpart. With a soft juniper start, Oro V opens out…
Read MoreSee the baby seahorses as they meet their public
Baby seahorses will be put on display at Macduff Marine Aquarium as part of a weekend of celebratory events throughout Aberdeenshire with the theme New Year, New You, New Us. The aquarium is delighted to have successfully raised four baby native spiny seahorses (Hippocampus guttulatus), after their adult male seahorse gave birth for the first…
Read MoreA chance to buy a rare bottle of Highland Park
Whisky collectors have a last chance to buy a bottle of Highland Park – and when it’s gone, it’s gone. The signed bottles of Highland Park 18 Year Old are the last to be put on sale on the whisky’s old packaging, which was changed early last year. Gordon Motion, master whisky maker for Highland…
Read MoreAn invitation to visit school’s new buildings
Ayrshire’s only independent school has opened its new building, Craigweil Lodge, this week. Wellington School headmaster Simon Johnson believes the opening of Craigweil Lodge represents a very significant step in the evolution of Wellington School. It’s also a safer step as pupils will be able to move freely between buildings without having to go out…
Read MoreGin distillery gets in festive spirit with tasting event
Gin lovers are to have the rare opportunity to help a luxury gin brand determine its newest recipe at a special Christmas tasting night. Just in time for holiday celebrations with friends and family, Old Curiosity Gin is hosting the ultimate festive night out at its distillery at The Secret Herb Garden near Edinburgh on…
Read MoreIt’s a corking deal to mark Black Friday
Scotland’s organic and biodynamic wine merchants, L’Art du Vin, are celebrating Black Friday. L’Art du Vin’s #WineFriday18 event will run from Friday 23 until Monday 26 November and will offer 15% off discount on all wines on their website. L’Art du Vin is a Scottish merchant specialising in wines produced with passion, integrity and uniqueness…
Read MoreSalon launches mental health campaign
When mental health issues hit, they can strike in the most unusual and unexpected ways. Some may struggle to get up in the morning. Others may dread opening the curtains. Others may find the sight of their workplace induces stress and panic. An Edinburgh-based salon, Vincent Bell Hairdressing has launched a mental health campaign entitled…
Read MoreChef Tony Singh urges people to Light Up a Memory
Scots celebrity chef Tony Singh is urging people to Light up a Memory on the world’s first interactive memory-powered map to support people living with terminal illnesses. Tony has joined forces with the St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh, to help launch the world’s first interactive memory-powered map as part of the charity’s new Light up…
Read MoreMeet Donald from Skye – the new face of the island
A friendly new animated character has been created to help tourists visiting the Isle of Skye. Donald from Skye will answer their questions and give them important information whilst staying on the island. The creation of local businessman Calum MacDonald, it is hoped that Donald from Skye will act as a friendly face for the…
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