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The Prince of Wales supports knitters in Ayrshire
Prince Charles has given his support to an art installation to provide blankets for homeless community. People throughout Scotland with a talent for knitting are being invited to contribute to an art installation set to be draped over an Ayrshire landmark before being taken apart to provide warm blankets for homeless people in Glasgow. As…
Read MoreGlasgow isn’t bothered by Blue Monday
Glasgow ranks as one of the least concerned places in the UK about Blue Monday. The research looking into regional Google search queries directly related to Blue Monday, reveals that Bath citizens are the most concerned how Blue Monday might affect them, followed by Lincoln and Exeter. Blue Monday is the name given to a…
Read MoreGlasgow mum and daughter launch pet sitter app
A Scottish family have launched their pet project: an ‘Airbnb for pets’. The start-up hopes to follow in the footsteps of high growth platforms like Love Home Swap, and has launched a six-figure funding round. Founded by Glasgow mother and daughter team, Angela Fagan and Sinead Fitzsimons, Trust My Pet Sitter has ambitious plans for…
Read MoreMorphsuits you, sir, with a business leap of faith
A few beers on a night out led three Edinburgh entrepreneurs to ditch the day jobs and get serious about skintight spandex. Many entrepreneurs dream of finding a way to make a living that involves working with their mates to build up a business founded on a common passion. Andthat’s exactly what brothers Ali and…
Read MoreCapture the spirit of adventure in 2020 with Laings
Luxury jewellers Laings have launched 2020 with a campaign that’s all about adventure and exploring, looking at where this year will take you. The New Year brings with it an air of excitement and Laings stores across the UK have been transformed to reflect this. The campaign was launched this month to celebrate all of…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – New Year, New You… Really?
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie thinks New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon…
Read MoreJanuary: The best month of the year
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing on his love of the marmite month. No doubt about it, January is a marmite month. Those who don’t like it throw themselves with great fervour into the pastime of dissing each and every one of the 31 days. Expending great energy bemoaning the lack of light, the…
Read MoreFamily history society has just marked 30 years
The Fife Family History Society has just marked a significant anniversary. Establishing a history society in Fife in 1989, it has given many people researching their Fife family history 30 years of dedicated help by volunteers. Fife Family History Society is based in Cupar Library and has an archive room available to the public three…
Read MoreHappy New Year from everyone at Scottish Field
Happy New Year! We’ve got a great idea to help you have a fantastic year, with a subscription to Scottish Field – in print or digital! Scottish Field is Scotland’s award-winning, glossy, lifestyle magazine. Every month we bring you the best interiors, antiques, gardens, wildlife, motoring, whisky and country news, as well as entertaining, informative…
Read MoreEight hangover cures you might need today
Festive revellers will have enjoyed alcoholic beverages aplenty this Christmas, so experts have revealed eight of the best hangover cures that won’t cost the world. Penny-pinching gurus from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk say the key to recovering after drinking a lot of alcohol is to replenish the body’s nutrient and mineral resources, as well as rehydrating yourself. It…
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