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National Museums Scotland honoured with international prize
National Museums Scotland has received a major international award for the six new science and technology galleries which opened last summer. The National Museum of Scotland was announced as the winner of the 2017 Dibner Award for Excellence in Museum Exhibits at the annual conference of the Society for the History of Technology in Philadelphia.…
Read MoreAyrshire’s Prisoner Of War camp will feature in new exhibition
A brand new exhibition will shine a spotlight on a former WWII Prisoner Of War camp. Pennylands Camp 22, also known as Camp 22, Temple Camp and Auchinleck Camp, was situated in the parish of Auchinleck in East Ayrshire, to the north-east of Dumfries House, and will be highlighted at the Baird Institute in Cumnock…
Read MoreScottish student will be strum-thing special in Norway
A Scottish student is to perform in The Nutcracker with Bergen Philharmonic later this month. Former Highland pupil Abigail Millar-Todd is currently studying at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Abigail said: ‘If it weren’t for The Highland Council, I would never have started classical music. I began the harp through Feis à Bhaile, then with…
Read MoreEdinburgh eaterie ranked in the top 100 in Britain
A recently-opened Edinburgh restaurant with a five star rating on Trip Advisor has now been named as the top slot in Edinburgh’s open table bookings. Forage & Chatter, on Alva Street, made OpenTable’s 2017 top 100 restaurants in the UK based on diner reviews. The restaurant, which recently celebrated its one year anniversary, has shown…
Read MoreFrom fat cat to purr-fect puss for Aberdeen’s Pumpkin
A formerly flabby feline from Scotland has been named ‘top cat’ in national pet slimming competition. Once-podgy puss Pumpkin from Aberdeen has taken the top honour in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding 14% of his bodyweight in just six months. Ginger-and-white cat Pumpkin once weighed in at a whopping 1st 8lbs (10.2kg),…
Read MoreTremendous turnout as new Glasgow art gallery opens
Over 200 guests, media and VIPs attended the spectacular opening of Castle Fine Art’s flagship gallery on Queen Street in Glasgow. Globally renowned Scottish artist, Stuart McAlpine Miller unveiled a series of new Scottish-themed paintings, giving the guests the exclusive opportunity to preview his never before seen work as well as works from some of…
Read MoreA great gift if you’re looking for some Christmas gin-spiration
Glasgow’s multi award winning gin MAKAR is now available in a festive limited edition gift pack containing three of their handcrafted premium gins. The Glasgow Distillery Company has been exceptionally busy over the last few months and their magical elves have crafted the perfect present for botanical-lovers this Christmas – a MAKAR mini festive gift…
Read MoreFarm near Forfar is on the market as one or two lots
Kemphills Farm in Kirkbuddo near Forfar is on the market, with associated land. Presented by Galbraith, the farmhouse is a three-bedroom bungalow with three reception rooms. Kemphills Farm has a range of traditional buildings offering development potential subject to planning permission. The paddock extends to approximately 1.32 acres. The farm has predominately arable land extending…
Read MoreA stunning family home in walk-in condition
An outstanding family home has been brought to the market in Aberdeen. Galbraith present this detached family home on Cairnlee Road East with three public rooms, five good bedrooms and two bathrooms. Located in the much sought after village of Cults, this is an exceptionally spacious and immaculate detached dwelling house. It sits within a…
Read MoreSome Fyne festive fare for foodies
For those looking for the perfect foodie gift nothing could be more fitting than a seafood hamper from Loch Fyne Oysters. Located near Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland, Loch Fyne Oysters is renowned throughout the world for serving up the highest quality seafood regularly on the menu at…
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