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Campervan craft is alive and well in Scotland
Travelling around Scotland is something more and more of us would love to be able to do. There seem to be more and more campervans on the road these days, in addition to the old favourites of carvans or trailertents. In the Scottish Borders, there’s an enterprising group, where the employees of a firm are…
Read MoreCharity glitter angel to help children
A Scots family firm has created a Glitter Angel to raise funds for a leading children’s charity. Bridge of Allan-based giftware company Angels’ Share Glass made the bespoke angel for NSPCC Scotland to promote their Christmas Star appeal. The Angel’s design features a star, is filled with glitter and comes with an oak stave stand…
Read MoreRHASS headline sponsor 2019 Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards is delighted to confirm the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) as headline sponsor for 2019. RHASS, which has been a patron of the Scottish Rural Awards since early 2016, will work with the awards’ founding partners – Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance – to deliver the…
Read MoreScotland’s retirees face significant property shortfall
People approaching retirement in Scotland are facing a significant financial property shortfall, according to new research. UK planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has published a report, entitled Later Living – Are We Planning for our Future?, which reveals that specialist UK retirement properties built so far have mostly been aimed at the better-off, while…
Read MoreChildren could be millionnaires by 43 with pension plan
Children born this year could become millionaires by their 43rd birthday if their families contribute to a pension for the first 18 years of their lives. That’s according to , according to figures compiled by Brewin Dolphin. The wealth manager’s analysis found that parents, or grandparents, contributing £2880 per year (£3600 after tax relief) until…
Read MoreNurse from the NHS’s first day meets Prince William
A 90-year-old former nurse who worked on the first day of the NHS has helped celebrate its 70th anniversary alongside the future king of the United Kingdom. Catherine Reid, known as Kit, honoured the milestone at a packed reception held at the National Museum of Scotland earlier this month. Kit, who lives at Bield’s The…
Read MoreSir Richard Branson boosts three Scottish businesses
Representatives from three of Scotland’s leading startup businesses got a surprise at Virgin StartUp’s inaugural search for Scotland’s startup Business of the Year – when Sir Richard Branson appeared in person. Celia Hodson from Hey Girls, Loral and Eishel Quinn from Sustainably and Pooja Jain from CogniHealth were left in disbelief when Sir Richard Branson…
Read MoreAn easy way to unlock some extra income
Home owners are being encouraged to earn extra money by letting out their houses. Owning your own home is a dream that many of us aspire to, but it’s one that’s becoming further out of reach – not only due to mounting purchase prices, but also to the increasing cost of running your own property.…
Read MoreMake sure you’re covered ahead of the big day
Scottish brides and grooms-to-be are being warned they risk huge financial losses, as the Royal Wedding draws near. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get set to tie the knot on May 19, specialist insurance expert William Barne, of Lycetts, is urging others planning their big day to be aware of a hidden risk –…
Read MoreUse your ISA wisely to benefit your savings
More and more Scots are being braver in the way they try to save their money. Statistics were released last week by HMRC, showing the Number of individuals subscribing to an Individual Savings Account (ISA). The results show 1.638million Scots now have an ISA, with 22,148,000 in the UK as a whole. Among the Scottish…
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