Posts by Ellie Forbes
Adorable spaniel Hunter named Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s Ambassadog
Adorable ‘petfluencer’ Hunter has been named as Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s very first ‘Ambassadog’. Stepping up for the role, spaniel Hunter visited the home to lend a paw loading up the food-bank donations van. A frequent visitor to the Home’s Big Dog Park, located at Seafield promenade, Hunter’s owners often book out the private hire…
Read MoreSt Leonards named Scottish Independent School of the Year
St Leonards School in St Andrews has been named the Scottish Independent School of the Year for Academic Performance 2024 (A-level) by The Sunday Times’ Good Schools Guide 2024. St Leonards has attained the highest rank for A*-B grades (International Baccalaureate Diploma equivalent). This ranks the co-educational boarding and day school above every other Scottish…
Read MoreLouise Aitken-Walker launches whisky 33 Years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph
In the exhilarating world of rally motorsport, few names shine as brightly as Louise Aitken-Walker MBE. Her unwavering determination, tenacity, exceptional natural driving skill and passion saw her name carved into the annals of motorsport history. Now, 33 years on from her FIA Ladies World Rally Championship Triumph, Louise is celebrating her Scottish heritage and…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Kim Cameron from Gin Bothy
She’s known for her all-conquering gin which she started by accident from her kitchen in Kirriemuir, Angus. But now Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is turning her hand to butter-making, in a bid to keep a centuries old tradition alive. When Kim heard her local dairy was closing earlier this year, she knew she had…
Read MoreRare portrait of Queen Charlotte made famous in Bridgerton goes under the hammer
Two rare portraits featuring King George III and his consort Queen Charlotte, whose story has been popularised by hit Netflix series Bridgerton, are to go under the hammer. The paintings by celebrated Scots-born artist Allan Ramsay are estimated to fetch between £25,000 – £30,000. They will be offered live in Edinburgh and online by fine…
Read MoreHome inside ruin wins Scotland’s best building of the year
A house that has been set within a ruined old farm dwelling has won Scotland’s best building of the year. Cuddymoss, in North Ayrshire, was designed by the Ann Nisbet studio, which said it wanted to preserve as much of the dilapidated ruin in the finished building as possible. Few alterations have been made to…
Read MoreRare Banksy artwork to be auctioned in Glasgow
A rare Banksy artwork could fetch £60,000 when it is auctioned off in Glasgow. The screenprint, titled AGILE, was produced especially as a gift and includes a personal dedication from the artist. It is expected to be sold for between £40,000 and £60,000 when it goes under the hammer at McTear’s in Glasgow on 14…
Read MoreDine in the dark: Unusual dining experience raises money for Guide Dogs Scotland
Glasgow gastro-pub The Duke’s Umbrella has raised more than £2,000 for Guide Dogs Scotland after hosting a series of ‘dine in the dark’ events. The unusual dining experience immersed diners in different tastes, sounds and smells – while completely blindfolded – raising money and awareness for guide dogs. The two events raised £2,237 for the…
Read MoreScot wins European Adventurer of the Year
For the first time a Scot has been awarded the prestigious European Adventurer of the Year for a record breaking expedition through the Arctic’s Northwest Passage. Mark Agnew, from Edinburgh, set two world records earlier this year when he and his team kayaked the entire Northwest Passage. Mark became the first people to Kayak the…
Read MoreTop ten Christmas stocking fillers
Editor Richard Bath comes up with his top ten suggestions for ultimate Christmas stocking fillers – whether the presents are for you, or for your loved ones. 1) Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (£159.99): Ring’s products are becoming increasingly popular and increasingly sophisticated, but the general principle remains unchanged. This video doorbell alerts you via your…
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