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Floral tributes mark centenary of the Armistace
Gardens are blooming across Scotland to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War centenary. Gardeners at National Trust for Scotland properties across the north east of Scotland have cultivated striking memorial displays of Armistice flowers to remember those who lost their lives. The Armistice installations have their own dedicated area in…
Read MoreMeet the Skye fliers who arrived from Germany
The skies over the Isle of Skye were busier than normal recently when the island’s aerodrome hosted seven visiting aircraft from Germany. The aircraft landed as part of an organised trip arranged by Thomas Borchert, Editor-in-chief Aviation from Aero International, a monthly magazine for civil aviation based in Germany. Thomas said: ‘The visit to Skye was…
Read MoreMGM Muthu Hotels offer a happy stay and warm welcome
Looking for a Hotel for a comfortable stay when visiting Scotland has never been easier, thanks to MGM Muthu Hotels. The MGM Muthu Hotels chain was founded by a humble businessman Dr M G Muthu who dreamed of bringing paradise within the reach of travellers and offering them amazing experiences. Choose from over 32 architecturally splendid hotels in…
Read MorePublic digs find evidence of attack at Scots castle
A public dig has uncovered evidence of a 17th century attack at a Scottish castle. Over 400 members of the public took part in archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle and Castle Fraser, in Aberdeenshire, over the last two weekends. At both locations the work was supervised by the conservation charity’s…
Read MoreThe best of times, the worst of times for Chris
Comedian Chris Turner’s new show We’re Where We Were reckons the world is getting better. And the world is getting worse. 2018 has been Chris’ best year ever (marriage, pilates three times a week, he saw an old woman throw something into a bin from far away) and he’d like to tell you about it,…
Read MoreFamily business is on the side of the angels
Angels’ Share Glass was founded in 2013 by a father-and-daughter team in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire who are known for producing unique, handblown glass angels filled with whisky. Tom Young is a world-renowned glass blower and in 2005 sold his business Village Glass in anticipation of his retirement. However, his daughter Karen Somerville had a…
Read MoreThe queen of the one-liners is Sheep shape
One of the only female one-liner acts currently on the UK circuit today and fresh from improv and comedy writing training at the world renowned Second City Training Centre in Chicago, Adele Cliff brings her hotly anticipated debut hour to the festival. This is a gag-packed show about individuality, searching for friends, following and fitting…
Read MoreViews wanted on conservation in the Cairngorms
Time’s running out for those who want to have their say on the next Cairngorms Nature Action Plan. Launched in May 2013, Cairngorms Nature is a partnership that brings people and organisations together with the aim of driving forward conservation projects in the Park. It has seen a great deal achieved within the first five…
Read MoreA new build home that’s already full of character
A detached bungalow set within a development of four homes in a peaceful semi-rural location with easy access to local amenities is now available. Rowan, at 4 Castleton Gardens, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Sitting in a development of four bespoke homes designed by Fouin & Bell Partnership, the…
Read MoreYoung island brothers raise funds for charity
A pair of young farmers on the Isle of Iona came up with an idea with a difference for a charity fundraiser. Cameron and Jamie MacInnes prompted a round of applause from the normally-reserved ringside bidders at Caledonian Marts in Stirling this week. They hand-picked their best lambs for the market but they had a…
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