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The wildlife roaming the streets of our cities
At first glance, Scotland’s capital city may not seem like a haven for wildlife, but look a little closer and there’s plenty to be found. From the skies, to the sea, to the cobbled streets of the city itself, there’s a wild side of Edinburgh just waiting to be explored. The term urban wildlife brings…
Read MoreWhy fans of fossils are heading to Edinburgh
Like the products it sells, Mr Wood’s Fossils is a rare find in a country like Scotland. Opened in the Old Town in 1987 by famous fossil hunter Stan Wood, the shop is an Edinburgh institution and has a reliable customer base ranging from seasoned collectors seeking out an obscure Peruvian blastoid, to young children…
Read MoreSo much to see and do in Scotland this autumn
As the leaves on the trees turn red, gold and brown, now is the perfect time to see Scotland’s famous autumn colours and explore during this beautiful time of year. Autumn is an enchanting time across Scotland; the leaves turn from luscious green to rich red, gold and fiery orange, there is no better time…
Read MoreYear-round tourism is the key to growth
Scotland’s hoteliers have been urged to further embrace technology and industry collaboration to bring in a greater numbers of international visitors. Doing so would successfully extend the booking season, attendees at a summit in Edinburgh hosted by the Expedia Group, the online travel platform, were told. Speakers from VisitScotland, Marketing Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Hotels…
Read MoreRural stories from all over Scotland back on TV
Stories from the length and breadth of Scotland return in a new series tonight. The first of 12 episdoes of Landward begins tonight on BBC One Scotland, with presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon. Also re-joining the programme is chef Nick Nairn, gathering the finest Scottish ingredients from land and sea…
Read MoreClose encounters of the Scottish kind
Scotland is flying high when it comes to spooky UFO sightings. There’s plenty out of this world reports to note, if you believe in things from another world. We round-up nine of the best known. The Robert Taylor Incident This is considered one of the most significant ‘close UFO encounters’ in Scotland. On November 9,…
Read MoreJudges tasting for Scottish Field Whisky Challenge
Judging is underway today for the 2018 Scottish Field Whisky Challenge. Our panel of experts are currently going through the drams which have been entered, at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s The Vaults. They are giving their marks, and the results will be revealed at the end of next month. Each judge is given a…
Read MoreGamekeepers to take on Jamie Oliver and James Martin
Scottish gamekeepers are battling it out with some of the country’s top celebrity chefs to be crowned Game Hero in this year’s Eat Game Awards. The National Eat Game Awards is an exciting initiative aimed at recognising and helping to develop game as a healthy and modern addition to the British menu, as well as…
Read MoreTartan created to mark the Iolaire tragedy centenary
A special tartan to mark the centenary of one of the worst UK maritime disasters has been revealed. Harris Tweed Hebrides, based in Shawbost, is commemorating the centenary of the loss of the Iolaire with the production of a special tweed in partnership with the Iolaire Working Group. The Iolaire was carrying sailors who had…
Read MoreClassic cars will gather before Monte Carlo trip
The Scottish starting point for the 2019 Monte Carlo car rally has been chosen. The world-famous event will see dozens of classic vehicles flagged off from Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire, and is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the area. The cars will set off through the streets of Clydebank on Wednesday, 30 January,…
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