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David Yarrow mounts largest Scottish exhibition
PHOTOGRAPHER David Yarrow is preparing to mount his largest Scottish exhibition. The Watson Gallery has arranged for more than 20 of his images to be displayed at Prestonfield House Hotel in Edinburgh on 13 April. Born in Glasgow in 1966, Yarrow’s career took off at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, when he captured images…
Read MorePhoebe Waller-Bridge launches Fringe fund
WRITER Phoebe Waller-Bridge has launched a £100,000 fund this morning to help performers at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The fund is supported by individual donors, Fringe sponsor Edinburgh Gin, and Waller-Bridge’s “Fleabag for Charity” campaign, named after her popular television series, which began life as a Fringe show. The new fund will distribute 50…
Read MoreNorthwoods Rewilding Network plants 100,000 trees
THE Northwoods Rewilding Network has planted more than 108,000 native trees during its first two years, according to figures released this morning. The network, which has grown to include 55 partners spread throughout Scotland, said the trees cover an area equivalent to 210 football pitches. More than 4,100 of the trees are along rivers, where…
Read MoreInstagram star named Ramblers Scotland president
RAMBLERS SCOTLAND has selected Zahrah Mahmood, star of Instagram account The Hillwalking Hijabi, as its new president. “I have high hopes for my appointment and want to follow in the steps of my predecessors while putting my own stamp on the role,” she explained. “I’m looking forward to the next three years. “Some of the…
Read MoreDhoom helps Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park
DHOOM Indian Steatery & Bar in Dunfermline has donated £1,000 Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park, the community group that looks after the peacocks. Chef-proprietor Dhaneshwar Prasad said: “The Glen is one of Scotland’s outstanding heritage parks, with the peacocks a huge draw in attracting families and all sorts of visitors to the town. “It’s a tranquil…
Read MoreCompany Bakery wins Scottish Bread Championships
THE Scottish Bread Championships crowned a New York rye sourdough made by Company Bakery in Edinburgh as “supreme champion”. A beremeal boule made by Anne Keenan – better known as “The Culinary Kiwi Bird” – from Insch in Aberdeenshire was selected as the “reserve champion”. The contest received a record number of entries, with three…
Read MoreThe Grail Tastings wins at People’s Choice Drinks Awards
THE Grail Tastings has won the “Consumer Drinks Communicator of the Year” title at the 2023 People’s Choice Drinks Awards. The Callendar-based business won the prize after coming top during a public vote. Jennifer Laird and Rachel Grant opened The Grail, their first whisky and spirits shop, in Doune in 2018, before moving to Callendar…
Read MorePeatland restoration roadshow shifts into gear
MONDAY marks the start of a peatland restoration roadshow. Peatland consultancy firm Caledonian Climate Partnership (CCP) has organised the discussions, which are touring Scotland until 23 March. The roadshow – which is supported by NatureScot and Peatland Action – is aimed at “people with an interest in land management and nature restoration, including farmers, keepers,…
Read MoreBeavers could return to Glen Affric
BEAVERS could soon return to Glen Affric in the Highlands as early as this autumn. Conservation charity Trees for Life is applying to NatureScot – the Scottish Government agency known previously as Scottish Natural Heritage – for a licence to reintroduce the creatures to the glen. The application is supported by four landowners and Forestry…
Read MoreHoley roast, Edinburgh! Broughton and Bross Bagels combine
THE Broughton gastro-pub has joined forced with Bross Bagels to turn its Sunday roast into a sandwich. “The Holey Roast” bagel will be launched at Stockbridge market in Edinburgh on Sunday. One pound from every Holey Bagel sold at the Stockbridge market will be donated to Alzheimers Scotland. The toasted bagel – which features roast…
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