Posts Tagged ‘Autumn’
You ‘can’ do your bit to support cancer charity
A famous Scottish food brand will be donating a proportion of sales to its charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support. Marking the food brand’s 150th anniversary, the on-pack activity on cans of Baxters Food Group’s Favourites soups range is part of a fundraising pledge which will see the family-run food producer raise over £100,000 for the…
Read MoreA whisky cocktail to mark autumn’s arrival
It’s nearly the weekend – so it’s the ideal time for delicious cocktail for the autumn. After a day spent relishing the arrival of autumn with golden sunsets, the crunch of fallen leaves and the whiff of a bonfire a great start to a relaxing evening would be creating Glen Moray’s Peaty Blinder Cocktail, a…
Read MoreStart now to add colour to your spring garden
The autumn nights may be drawing in, but now is the ideal time to get outside and sow the seeds of success for a vibrant garden next spring. The traditional sight of daffodils certainly brings some sunshine cheer, but why not mix up the go-to spring flower with these beautiful bloom ideas from Dobbies Garden…
Read MoreTales from the Rosebank as distillery returns
A Scots distillery which was mothballed for a quarter of a century is closer to its return as work continues to restore the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. For over 150 years Rosebank produced malt whisky by the banks of the Forth & Clyde canal. But it looked like end end when the lowland distillery closed…
Read MorePassion for fashion and beauty at shopping centre
A leading shopping and leisure destination, will host an all-new fashion and beauty event this weekend. Silverburn in Glasgow’s will host Style Seeker Live, an interactive fashion event is designed to revolutionise shopping to combine live fashion performances with a new shopping app helping shoppers to snap and shop the latest fashion trends. The two-day…
Read MoreScottish fashion brand launches fundraiser
A Scottish clothing brand is appealing for help to raise £8000 to help bring some series fashion style to Scotland. Edinburgh-based Sarah Clyde is the founder of le tee Paris, and has launched a Kickstarter campaign to create her new range of ponchos, to be made in the Hawick. le tee Paris was launched in…
Read MoreCastle opens its gardens to the public this Sunday
A Scottish castle is opening its garden to the public this weekend. On Sunday, 16 September, Kilbryde Castle in Stirlingshire will open its gardens on behalf of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, from 2-5pm. The Kilbryde Castle gardens cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle. The gardens are split…
Read MoreStress isn’t just for humans – it affects dogs too
We all experience stress and anxiety at certain stages of our life – but not everyone appreciates that our dogs are just as vulnerable to the effects of it as we are. Our four-legged family members can’t express themselves by taking a time out, slamming a door or sitting down for a good chat with…
Read MoreAn indulgence to help beat the darker nights
As the nights slowly get darker and autumn creeps in – it’s essential to keep the happy vibes flowing. A five star award-winning spa at Blythswood Square in Glasgow is offering those missing the longer nights the chance to indulge themselves in the more pleasurable things in life. The luxury location in the heart of…
Read MoreTake it as red with this surprising summer wine trend
There’s a new trend in red wine this summer, which may shock some grape aficionados. Red wine in summer – yes, you read that correctly. It’s an idea being championed by a leading supermarket. Lidl’s Master of Wine Richard Bampfield says hot summer weather is what light reds, served chilled, are made for, and reveals…
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