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Scottish Rural Awards on the hunt for businesses
Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. The annual gala dinner is set to…
Read MoreThe helping hands who assist injured animals
Fiona Thorburn, senior animal rescue officer for the Scottish SPCA, is on hand to rescue Edinburgh’s wildlife when they are injured or in peril. Helping injured deer, badgers and foxes is all in a day’s work for Fiona, and the four other SSPCA animal rescue officers who work in and around the capital. But it’s…
Read MoreRugged Highlands surround this beautiful property
A quiet detached lodge bungalow with views of rugged Highland scenery is now for sale. Banvie House, near Blair Atholl, lies in Highland Perthshire. The property has an impressive outlook out over Glen Garry, which includes the mountain Meall a Chathaidh. Banvie House is located in a south facing semirural setting. Positioned in grounds extending to 0.14…
Read MoreEnjoy some Fizz on the Forth as the sun sets
Everyone enjoys a memorable view with a difference – and that’s now available on the River Forth. Sightseeing company Maid of the Forth has launched Fizz on the Forth – a new sunset cruise, featuring music from acclaimed performer Cailean McLean, as the sun sets over Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Taking place on Saturday…
Read MoreA luxurious shopping experience awaits
A leading Scottish hotel is partnering with a luxury Scots independent jeweller to create a unique shopping experience. Following on from the success of the new direct flight between Beijing and Edinburgh , the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has joined forces with luxury, independent family jeweller, Laings to create a bespoke personal shopping…
Read MoreOspreys are flying high with their GPS trackers
Two ospreys have been fitted with GPS satellite trackers thanks to a new sponsorship deal. Forest Holidays and Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) have announced the news, with the birds having been identified by the Tweed Valley Osprey Project. The project protects nesting ospreys and has helped to attract these iconic birds of prey. They welcomed two…
Read MoreBig Peat gets ready for some seasonal cheer
We don’t want to say it too loudly, but it’s now September, and Christmas is just a few months away. The Glasgow-based Douglas Laing & Co are thinking ahead, and have announced the release of Big Peat Christmas 2018, a cask strength limited edition release that joins the award-winning Islay Malt Scotch Whisky range. The…
Read MoreSome equestrian excellence at a private property
A beautiful cottage offering first class equestrian facilities is now available, located in a delightfully private sheltered rural Fife setting. Presented for sale by Galbraith, and having been significantly improved by the current owner, Cunnoquhie Cottage is a charming rural property situated in a lovely private situation and surrounded by some glorious countryside. Cunnoquhie Cottage…
Read MoreThey’re knitting bears to help children in trauma
A close knit team have teamed up with Police Scotland to create cuddly toys to help youngsters bear with traumatic events. Trauma Teddies, which will be kept in police cars around the country and given to distressed children, have been knitted by three talented tenants from Bield’s Whitehill Lodge in Dalkeith. Over the last few…
Read MoreOlivier Award winner is new arts academy patron
An Olivier Award-winner has become the first patron of a Scottish academy of performing arts. The Edinburgh-based MGA Academy of Performing Arts has announced world-famous performer Peter Schaufuss has taken on the role, with the goal of continuing the trend of having coached some of the UK’s prominent young performers. The Olivier Award-winning ballet dancer,…
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