Scotland
Are you getting enough sleep each night?
World Sleep Day is an annual event which is intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to address important issues all related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. This year’s event, taking place on Friday, will mark the 12th annual international awareness day to celebrate the importance of sleep.…
Read MoreRemembering a forgotten Scots explorer
William Speirs Bruce’s name has been largely forgotten in the realms of polar exploration and research. He was a Scottish nationalist and naturalist who led the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (1902-1904), This book examines his life, a determined passion for oceanography and his own personal struggles as someone who appears to have been on the…
Read MoreBirdwatcher’s top 10 in the north east of Scotland
No matter where you go in Scotland, you’ll see lots of our wonderful avian wildlife. We present a top 10 of birds you can see in the north-east of the country, throughout the four seasons. Get those binoculars out and see how many you can spot! Spring Lochs Davan & Kinnord:no spring is a sweet…
Read MoreThe black heart of Scots crime writer Ian Rankin
The Black Isle holds a special place in the affections of celebrated author Ian Rankin. The Black Isle conjures up images of somewhere dark and bleak. However it’s neither an island nor is it black; the name comes from the rich, dark colour of the soil. It’s a small piece of land, with agriculture and…
Read MoreCharity air ambulance pilot’s crucial flights
Former military pilot John Stupart has flown helicopters for 17 years. He now works for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), which saves the lives of those who have accidents in Scotland’s most remote places. What made you decide too take on this role and why is the SCAA so important? I am enthusiastic about being…
Read MoreScots average £250 per month to spend after bills
People living in Scotland have just £250.94 of disposable income each month, less than £10 a day, a study has found. The recent poll, commissioned by Salary Finance, found that after paying out for their rent and mortgage, utility bills, food and other living expenses, just a small amount of ‘spare’ cash is left over…
Read MoreWhisky is limited to just 6500 bottles worldwide
Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured, a rich and intense limited-batch expression, is being released today. Carefully handcrafted using heavily peated Scottish barley, just 6,500 bottles are available in selected markets worldwide. Matured in First Fill Sherry hogsheads and laid down in 2010 before being bottled in 2018, Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured offers…
Read MoreTourism business bucks Brexit migration trend
One of Scotland’s leading tourism businesses has revealed it is bucking the trend of workers leaving the country because of Brexit fears. At a time when EU net migration to the UK has fallen to its lowest level in almost six years and major businesses are leaving the UK because of Brexit, Mercat Tours have…
Read MoreMedieval castle is Scottish Wedding Venue of the Year
Medieval castle keep Borthwick Castle is celebrating after being awarded ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ at the Scottish Wedding Awards 2019. Located in the heart of the Midlothian countryside, the former residence of Mary, Queen of Scots was presented with the prestigious accolade at a black-tie ceremony last week at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel…
Read MoreScottish Book Trust award winners 2019 revealed
People who have had a positive impact on young readers in Scotland have been rewarded for their hard work. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, has revealed the recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award and Learning Professional Award. The awards are given annually to one author or illustrator,…
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