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Rural home is perfect living for the young and old
An attractive home in the north of Scotland is currently for sale. Chapelstane is located near Elgin, Moray, and is presented to the market by Galbraith. With a pleasant rural outlook in an accessible location, Chapelstane is a delightful extended traditional cottage located on the outskirts of the small hamlet of Kellas. Built from harled…
Read MoreAn attractive home located close to a harbour
A charming semi-detached property sited near a harbour in a sought-after area is now available. Presented by Galbraith, South House is situated in a lovely location on Hope Place close to St Monan’s harbour in the heart of Fife’s sought-after and picturesque East Neuk. South House is a charming semi-detached house largely constructed of white…
Read MoreArchitectural award hat-trick for the Engine Shed
A Scottish building has scooped three top industry awards in its first year of opening. The Engine Shed in Stirling has been awarded three prestigious accolades. As well as being named one of the best new buildings in Scotland at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) 2018, The Engine Shed was awarded Best…
Read MoreMark is a man on a mission – to save salmon
The Atlantic Salmon Trust’s new chief executive is on a mission to find out why its numbers are falling. Mark Bilsby has been named as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the trust, replacing Sarah Bayley Slater who leaves the post after two and a half years. With more than 20 years’ experience as…
Read MoreDeluxe Scottish shortbread will be hitting the stores
A new shortbread deal worth £150,000 with a major supermarket has boosted a Scottish business. Lidl UK has launched a new Scottish shortbread, in partnership with Aberdeenshire family business Duncan’s of Deeside. The Deluxe all butter shortbread fingers, which are now available exclusively across Lidl’s 95 Scottish stores for just 99p per packet, is the…
Read MoreScottish artworks to go on international loans
Works of art from Aberdeen’s renowned collection will be exhibited in Sweden, Japan and Spain as part of a programme of international loans. Councillors gave their backing to the plans, which continue Aberdeen’s proud history of facilitating the worldwide display of key pieces. The programme includes the loan of a John Singer Sargent self-portrait to…
Read More£26.5million plan to put Stranraer back on the map
A plan to regenerate a Scottish town and make it a tourist destination has passed it first hurdle. Members of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Stranraer Waterfront Development team met with the Wigtown Area Committee to discuss the development, work carried out and options for the future. The master plan for the area clearly set out…
Read MoreTackling seagull menace on the Scottish coast
A Scottish council is fighting back against the winged menace that plagues our seaside towns – seagulls. Fife Council’s Councillor Ross Vettraino and enforcement officers visited Kirkcaldy Esplanade today providing advice to businesses on preventing litter and seagull deterrents. This summer, the council is asking people not to feed the gulls and property owners affected…
Read MoreSummer ice cream sales given a big boost
The hot weather brought a welcome return for Mackie’s of Scotland as it had its brightest summer in more than 30 years. As the mercury rose and the country enjoyed its sunniest May since records began, the Aberdeenshire firm has seen its sales heat up accordingly, after breaking record sales for a single month. Records…
Read MoreIt’s been an incredible year – that’s crystal clear
A Scottish crystal company has broken new ground with unprecedented growth globally year on year. The award-winning family-owned Glencairn business has revealed, in its end of year figures, that it has broken through the £10 million revenue barrier for the first time with a 20% year on year increase and their largest percentage annual increase…
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