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Ka Pao: An Asian-inspired menu that packs a punch

After receiving a coveted Bib Gourmand award for their Glasgow restaurant, Ka Pao has opened its doors in Scotland’s capital city. Rosie Morton heads to...
FREE PICTURE:  50th Book Sale for Christian Aid, Edinburgh, 12/05/2022:
Book fans delight as Christian Aid book sale on Edinburgh’s George Street returns for its 50th sale:
Scotland’s biggest charity book sale opens its doors for the 50th time this Saturday.  In the last decade alone, the book sale at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church on George Street, Edinburgh, has raised over a million pounds for international development charity Christian Aid.  
  Pictured on the steps of the St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church  is Glasgow-based writer Bernard MacLaverty, author of five novels and six short-story books, and the patron of this year’s 50th sale. Bernard has revealed that he has attended the sale since the mid-1970s and much enjoys buying books.
  The sale opens this Saturday 14th May (2022) and runs again from Monday 16th to Friday 20th May - see:: https://www.stagw.org.uk/
  More information in the accompanying Press Release and from Christian Aid Scotland media officer Jo Dallas  -  07778 109 541 - jdallas@christian-aid.org
  And more info about Christian Aid Week and events taking place can be found at:  www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved-locally/scotland/christian-aid-week-in-scotland
  Photography for Christian Aid Scotland from: Colin Hattersley Photography - www.colinhattersley.com - cphattersley@gmail.com - 07974 957 388.

John Sentamu opens Christian Aid 50th book sale

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Strathallan student lands offer from NYU

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UHI Inverness art students’ showcase begins tomorrow

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Petroc Trelawny listeners go from Black Isle to Mull

PRESENTER Petroc Trelawny will take his BBC Radio 3 breakfast show listeners on an auditory journey next month from the Black Isle to Mull. The...

Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards unveils shortlist

THE Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards has named 140 products as finalists in this year's competition. The winners will be announced on 31 May...

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Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...
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For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares.  But for Jamie, Ewan,...
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Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...

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