Scotland
Enjoying natural highs at Wemyss Castle
When Charlotte Wemyss arrived at her husband Michael’s family home in Fife, its six-acre walled garden overlooking the Forth contained a few redcurrant bushes, five ancient apple trees and three geese. Twenty years on, and the gently sloping south-facing site at Wemyss Castle has been transformed into a striking garden, a skilful combination of traditional…
Read MoreWhen Scotland’s beavers made their return
I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would be able to walk less than a mile from my home in the Tay valley and see fresh signs of beaver activity on the river bank. A couple of fleeting glimpses of a broad brown beaver head disappearing beneath the Tay’s inky depths has been…
Read MoreRob Mulholland is a natural born sculptor
The relationship between people and the natural world that artist Rob Mulholland reveres so much is the inspiration for his amazing sculptures. It was the work-hard, play-hard lifestyle of his sculpture tutor, Alan Bunkum, that first attracted Rob to the medium. He had previously considered a career in business but, following four years of studying…
Read MoreFree tickets for all for Ideal Home Show Scotland
The Ideal Home Show Scotland returns to the SEC Glasgow from 24-27 May to showcase the latest trends in interiors, renovation, DIY, gardens, technology and lifestyle. To celebrate we are offering free tickets for every reader to the biggest and best event of its kind in Scotland. This year’s line-up of celebrity ambassadors includes I’m…
Read MoreDram fine show for Loch Lomond 12 Year Old
Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has triumphed at the Bartenders’ Brand Awards, winning a clutch of accolades including top overall Scotch. Described by judges as ‘rich and powerful’, having a ‘lovely smell’ and ‘beautiful colour’, the Loch Lomond 12 Year Old claimed a total of four awards; gold medals each for…
Read MoreThe train taking to the streets of Stirling
The Stirling Landtrain has returned to the city’s streets for the Easter holidays. The train is running daily until Friday April 12 and over the Easter weekend taking visitors from the city centre via the Top of The Town to Stirling Castle and back. Meanwhile a host of improvements, including a new commentary system, are…
Read MoreThey have been named as the Best Bar None
The best bars and pubs in the south of Scotland were given the Borders’ Best Bar None award at a grand ceremony in St Boswell. Representatives from 18 local licensed premises were presented with their prizes at Buccleuch Arms Hotel in St Boswells. The Best Bar None Awards is supported by Scottish Government, Scottish Borders…
Read MoreFirst look inside new Scottish sleeper trains
Overnight travellers to Scotland have been given a first look at the new trains from the Caledonian Sleeper. Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the first images from inside its new fleet of trains on a revamped website launched to mark the final countdown. As well as showcasing the revitalised Caledonian Sleeper, the website – sleeper.scot –…
Read MoreThey are helping Scotland’s wildlife to a full recovery
Caring for Scotland’s wildlife is back in focus next week. This new documentary series takes a look inside the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue centre. The sixth episode is due to be shown next Monday, 8 April, There’s excitement in the bird centre as a juvenile raven comes in with a broken wing – the combined…
Read MoreThe Scottie dog mascot that needs a name
The Scottish Building Society has unveiled its new mascot – but it needs your help to give it a name. The glorious Scottish Terrier (or Scottie dog) which will represent the Society at charity events and Scottish Women’s Premier League football matches across Scotland. However, the mascot is yet to be named and the building…
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