Posts Tagged ‘ball’
Screenbreaks are vital to maintain your eye health
Scotland is set for its biggest weekend in the sporting calendar this year, with major football and rugby finals being played back-to-back in Glasgow this Saturday. More than 100,000 spectators will watch the Scottish Cup final between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Hampden Park, then the PRO14 final – the first time Scotland has…
Read MoreTurnberry named Events Hotel of the Year at awards
Trump Turnberry has been awarded one of the hotel sector’s highest accolades for the second year in a row at the annual Scottish Hotel Awards. The Ayrshire resort took the top prize in the Events Hotel of the Year category at the awards ceremony, which was attended by more than 450 people at Glasgow’s Crowne…
Read MoreThey have invented the gin magic eight ball
Lovers of rhubarb and ginger rejoice – everyone’s favourite flavour just got even more interesting, thanks to Edinburgh Gin. The original Rhubarb & Ginger, Edinburgh Gin has added a full-strength gin to its much-loved line-up which already features a versatile Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur and convenient ready-to-drink can. Priced at £28, the full-strength gin…
Read MorePlenty to do at Drumlanrig Estate on Easter Sunday
Families can enjoy a jam-packed day out on Easter Sunday at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate. Team Challenge will bring an array of free activities to the Dumfriesshire Estate on April 21 from 11am-3pm for kids of all ages. This includes a large bouncy castle and ball pool, giant games, juggling jester and a 50ft…
Read MoreRestaurant receives a light and bright makeover
One of St Andrews’ best-loved restaurants has had a makeover. The Adamson, on South Street, has been transformed into a lighter and brighter eatery after being closed for just over two weeks. The Fife favourite has been given a more stylish and contemporary look with bright colours in the restaurant and a new feature entrance…
Read MoreExhibition marks Mary Queen of Scots’ death
Mary, Queen of Scots enthusiasts will have the chance to view rare material from the National Library of Scotland’s collections next weekend. This will take place on the anniversary of her execution (Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February). Also coinciding with the Mary, Queen of Scots film which is now on release, the exhibit will…
Read MoreMeet the man who’s on the hunt for Nessie
Every morning Steve Feltham wakes up and stares out over Loch Ness, watching and waiting for ripples from the deep. His remarkable quest began 25 years ago, when he quit the rat race and moved to the Highlands in search of the Loch Ness monster. He always has one eye on the water as the…
Read MoreDo your bit this Boxing Day to help the environment
Christmas has now been and gone for another year. The more environmentally conscious revellers can now start worrying about the impact their festivities could be having on the planet. Here, Matt Spaul, operations director at waste management specialist Smart Solutions, provides some top tips on recycling Christmas left-overs. It’s not surprising that with approximately 90…
Read MoreBe lazy in the garden to help out our wildlife
Winter can be a challenging season for wildlife with harsh weather, low temperatures and much less food around. Scotland’s wild bird and animals can suffer in the cold, and sometimes need a little helping hand. This year, Scottish Natural Heritage’s biodiversity manager Debbie Bassett shares the range of ways to give nature a helping hand…
Read MoreRisque jokes and laughs with Beauty and the Beast
You know the feeling you get the day after you’ve put in a solid workout at the gym? That welcome burn that reminds you of your efforts and eases your conscience as you reach for yet another office mince pie. I felt a similar pain this morning in my face after going to see this…
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