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Borders rugby legend Doddie Weir onhand for unveiling of new whisky
Doddie Weir, the Borders rugby legend who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, was the guest of honour for the unveiling of the second whisky from the new Annandale Distillery near Annan on Friday, 1 December, writes Richard Bath. Doddie was also joined by two fellow Scotland and British & Irish Lions in Finlay…
Read MoreCarcrabank Hill Farm goes on the market
Galbraith presents to the market Cacrabank Farm in Selkirk. This is an excellent hill farm with forestry potential extending to about 687.29 acres with cottage and comprehensive modern steading. Cacrabank Farm lies at the junction of the Rankle Burn and the Ettrick Water, near Tushielaw, about 15 miles south west of Selkirk in the Ettrick…
Read MoreThe plastic fantastic bringing Scottish history to life
Over one million Lego bricks have been used to bring Scottish history to life. Visitors to Stirling Castle will be able to step back in time to explore Scotland’s Jacobite history through the magic of Lego with a brand new exhibition which is now on display at the iconic castle. The Jacobite Risings: The Fight…
Read MoreVoting opens to decide the nation’s #ScotWord
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has launched a nationwide vote to ask Scotland to choose its #ScotWord from a selection which have been made by the young people of Scotland. Young people have been the driving force behind #ScotWord from the outset of the campaign and in this exciting final phase now lead in widening the discussion around…
Read MorePerformers are honoured at Scots Trad Music Awards
The biggest and best names in Scots trad music were honoured at a glitzy award ceremony in Paisley on Saturday night. The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards celebrated their 15th year in style. Broadcast live on BBC ALBA, BBC Radio Scotland and globally through the BBC ALBA website, the prestigious awards – organised by…
Read MoreMackie’s new parlour will be the ice cream of the crop
A flagship new ice cream parlour is set to open in Aberdeen and welcome its first visitors. Mackie’s of Scotland will launched its exciting new venue tomorrow, Tuesday, the first retail venture from the family-business which has grown to become one of Scotland’s top food producers. Named 19.2, the parlour is located exactly 19.2 miles from the…
Read MoreImpressive Scottish home with 360 degree views hits the market
House hunters searching for modern living set against an incredible, 360 degree view of the Scottish countryside, need look no further than An Lanntair. The three-bedroom property on the Isle of Coll, Argyll and Bute, offers a truly unique countryside location with unspoiled views as far as the eye can see. The rugged landscape surrounding…
Read MoreBorders aims to capitalise on success of re-opened railway line
Plans to boost business in the borders has been approved, to expand on the success of the reopened Borders Railway. Scottish Borders councillors have agreed to progress plans for an innovation park in Tweedbank to maximise the economic impact of the Borders Railway and provide modern facilities for new and expanding businesses and support future…
Read MoreCommunity throws weight behind £11m Glencoe hotel plan
The planned £11m rejuvenation of the Kings House Hotel to create approximately 40 jobs and provide a facilities for tourists, walkers, skiers and climbers in Glencoe has been given an encouraging response. The project team has been hugely encouraged by the response to its public information forum which was held last Saturday in St Mary’s…
Read MoreFree seafood cookery classes are coming to the Edinburgh
A free seafood cookery school roadshow aimed at teaching parents and their children how to prepare and cook seafood is heading to Edinburgh this month. The free class is part of Seafish’s latest initiative, Back to School, urging the UK to fall in love with seafood and encourage more people to eat the recommended two…
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