Scotland’s ten spookiest haunts this Halloween

With a rich history of ancient castles, bloody battles, myths, legends and lore, it is not surprising that Scotland has spawned some delightfully spooky stories. Prepare for a scare as Fiona Hendrie rounds up our top ten creepy tales… Finders keepers Flannan Isle Lighthouse on Eilean Mòr is best known for the mysterious disappearance of…

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Gammies Country Clothing: luxurious autumnal outfits

Looking for luxurious outdoor clothing? We can’t suggest better than Gammies. The Gammies Country Clothing story began 10 years ago with the creation of a spacious, welcoming showroom in Forfar, offering an extensive range of high quality country clothing for both ladies and gents.  Forfar is situated at the foot of the Angus Glens in…

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Tailored boarding at Cargilfield

Comfortable bedrooms with cuddly toys and family photos, a wide choice of evening activities, extra help with studies and supported music practice, a chat over a hot chocolate. If I were to mention the words ‘boarding school’ to you, I’d wager that those weren’t the associations that immediately come to mind. Instead, you might still…

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Butchery at Balgove

Balgove Larder is currently running a range of butchery masterclasses from its steak barn and farm shop near St Andrews. In an effort to keep pace with current food trends for sustainability and provenance, I signed up and found myself driving over the Forth Bridge on a glorious Saturday morning while mentally preparing myself to…

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The Victor Paris Big Bathroom Sale is now on!

The Victor Paris Big Bathroom Sale is now on! With everything reduced, don’t miss out on the biggest discounts on the most trusted brands. Boasting the largest showrooms across Scotland, you are sure to find your perfect bathroom with Victor Paris. The Big Bathroom Sale ends on Monday 8th May, so don’t miss out today.…

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Lacorine: ethical luxury for any season

For winter or summer, Lacorine’s luxury alpaca clothing is perfect for any season.  Lacorine’s garments are designed by Antonia Valentin Jacob who grew up in an impoverished area of Lima. Peruvian artisans supply Antonia with the fur from alpacas which have died naturally in the harsh Peruvian winter climate, allowing the brand to support small…

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Copper might be on trend, but Bronze is timeless

Hailing from the idealistic village of Riber, Derbyshire, Eddie Hallam is a passionate wildlife enthusiast, and a keen outdoor man. Not to forget, an artist who genuinely cares about all aspects of his work. From Lynx to Puffin, Hallam affirms that he is primarily a devoted conservationist. Being interested in wildlife from a young age,…

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At home in Glasgow

Scotland’s Ideal Home Show celebrates a major milestone and you can join in on the festivities by indulging in their new food and drink festival. Returning to Glasgow bigger and better than ever for their 70th anniversary on 26 – 29 May 2017, Scotland’s leading homes event has now added The Eat & Drink festival…

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Felicity’s Chocolate

With Easter just around the corner, there is no escaping the influx of chocolate gracing the supermarket shelves. But why give something luxurious and a little different this year to your loved ones? Felicity’s Chocolate based in Aberdeenshire create handmade Belgian chocolates with transferable prints – the choice of designs are endless! With a range of shapes…

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