Scots singer Horse releases first single in 6 years

Legendary Scottish singer Horse McDonald is set to return with her first new material in six years with the release of a powerful new single Leaving. The defiant new song spells a spectacular resurgence of Horse’s creativity and musical work and screams of an artist who has found strength and a sense of self. Leaving…

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An authentic Irish stew from a leading chef

It’s a favourite of the Emerald Isle, and today we present a delicious recipe for Irish stew. To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Lough Erne Resort Executive chef, Noel McMeel, has shared some favourite recipes for a range of mouthwatering dishes that you can make at home, which we’re sharing this week. Today, we present an…

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Diva and Icons for this year’s Knockengorroch Festival

Knockengorroch Festival has revealed its 2022 theme – Diva and Icons. This has been revealed through a photo series with rap artist and singer Nova AKA Nova Scotia The Truth. Pictured in an open mussel shell at the Deugh river, Nova presents this year’s theme in a homage to the endangered freshwater mussel of Scottish…

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Scots estates offer homes and jobs for fleeing Ukrainians

Rural estates in Scotland have said they are ready and able to welcome Ukrainian refugees and to offer accommodation and employment. Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), which represents rural businesses, said more than 40 estates had volunteered to help those fleeing war and arriving in Scotland. SLE said it had written to the Scottish Government…

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Showcasing the work of refugee artists in Scotland

Edinburgh Printmakers welcomed the first artists to the studio and gallery this week, ahead of a new residency programme to support and platform the work of refugee artists based in Scotland and the UK. The UK’s first ever open access studio is now leading a Europe wide project called In From The Margins in collaboration…

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A tasty Guinness and treacle bread recipe

What could be more Irish than a loaf of bread made with Guinness? To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Lough Erne Resort Executive chef, Noel McMeel, has shared some favourite recipes for a range of mouthwatering dishes that you can make at home. Noel has cooked for an impressive range of dignitaries and celebrities, including Barack…

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A bright green Apple Soor beer for St Patrick’s Day

The ‘wizards of sours’ at Edinburgh’s Vault City Brewing have launched a luminous green beer to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The Portobello-based brewery has created a sweet Apple Soor beer that tastes like – you’ve guessed it! – Apple Sourz. The first 250 web orders will receive a free shot glass – perfect for St…

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A tasty of the Irish in our lamb recipe of the day

To celebrate St Patricks Day, Lough Erne Resort Executive chef, Noel McMeel, has shared some favourite recipes for a range of mouthwatering dishes that you can make at home. Noel has cooked for an impressive range of dignitaries and celebrities, including Barack Obama and Sir Paul McCartney, but the talented chef remains focused on his…

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TV show teaching how to speak Gaelic returns

Ever wanted to speak Gaelic, but didn’t know where to start? BBC ALBA is returning with a second series of Speak Gaelic, which starts tonight, Monday 14 March, from 7.30-8pm. Joy Dunlop guides viewers through the next steps to inspire us to speak Gaelic. Throughout the series, she’ll introduce words and phrases on a variety…

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Find a better you with Scotland as inspiration

Who needs a gym when you have Scotland? That’s the message the back page of The Kilted Coaches: How to Stick to the Damn Plan, as it encourages people to get fit using the country’s natural resources. The pair behind this book know what they’re talking about, having created hundreds of videos, garnered thousands of…

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