Scotland
New survey looks at the issue of sheep worrying
Farmers and dog owners are being asked for their opinions on the growing problem of sheep worrying. Last year, police were called to more than 1,100 dog attacks on sheep in the UK. It is not fully understood how sheep and dog owners view this issue and how their opinions may differ, both in terms…
Read MoreSnow joke – you can save a fortune in Scotland
Skiing in Scotland could save you over £380 on your next holiday. Researchers from international ferry operator Stena Line have found that Glenshee could be the cost-effective alternative to other, further afield, destinations when it comes to skiing. Choosing to ski in Scotland over any other destination could even save you £387.46 – a 70%…
Read MoreA fascinating story of love, affairs and royalty
This gripping tale of love, exile and conflict tells the story of sisters Isabella and Catherine de Valois. Isabella was married to Richard II, until his mysterious death forced her back to a fatally divided France, while her beautiful sister, Catherine, the bride of Henry V, had a passionate love affair with Owain Tudor, with…
Read MoreCapital market ‘healthiest’ in more than a decade
Edinburgh’s housing market is experiencing its strongest start to the year for more than a decade, according to Warners Solicitors and Estate Agents. The capital has seen no slowdown of activity so far in 2019, with conditions looking much healthier for both buyers and sellers – with the rising numbers of properties available for sale,…
Read MoreRural college will shake it up at Highland Show
State-of-the-art virtual reality headsets, milkshake created from a world-famous dairy herd and a chance to fly miniature drones are among the draws at the Scotland’s Rural College marquee at the 2019 Royal Highland Show. It will take place from 20-23 June, and with a focus on disruptive technologies that help to drive the country’s rural…
Read MoreShipshape memoir of Scotland’s maritime industry
Stories of the shipbuilding industry are brought to life in Alexander M M Stephen’s book. Covering industrial relations, shipyard modernisation, ship design and contract negotiations, this fascinating memoir introduces readers to some of the most interesting yet barely known facts on industrial history. A seventh-generation shipbuilder, the author has extensive knowledge on the subject and…
Read MoreTickets on sale for 2019 Glasgow Cocktail Weekend
Glasgow’s biggest and best cocktail event is returning to the city for 2019 over the September weekend. Running from Thursday 26–Sunday 29 September, tickets went on sale today, Friday. Set to even bigger than last year, Glasgow Cocktail Weekend will once again bring together Glasgow’s finest venues, delicious drinks, exciting parties and even bigger events…
Read MoreAdamson’s summer menu and cocktails launched
The Adamson Restaurant and Bar in St Andrews has unveiled a range of new dishes and cocktails for the summer. Guests at the award winning restaurant on South Street in the popular costal Fife town can now enjoy a Summer menu packed with fresh, new season flavours and ingredients. The new menu introduces a range…
Read MorePub owner and herbalist turns detective
Exploring village life in Scotland, this novel features Rosie McLeod, a pub owner and gifted herbalist. Suspicious of her husband Jack, Rosie sets out to discover if he is having an affair using the deductive powers of plants and herbs. But Rosie’s plan backfires when the sighting of a large, black cat sets off a…
Read MoreThe Macallan reveals new expression – The Estate
The Macallan has unveiled Estate, an extremely special new single malt containing rare spirit distilled with barley grown at Easter Elchies estate, the iconic home of the world-famous whisky. A rich and complex whisky with a remarkably long finish, The Macallan Estate was created by Whisky Makers to celebrate the single malt’s peerless provenance and…
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