Aberdeenshire house looks stunning as businesses come together

By Reporter | January 11, 2018

An Aberdeenshire house was the star of an amazing photoshoot. Raemoir House, in Banchory, which is magnificent in stature yet welcoming in atmosphere, was the perfect back drop for the collaboration between local business to come together to show case their talents in their latest photoshoot. Laura Lane, founder of Love Laura Lane Cakes, said:…

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Sporting estate landowners reminded over rates revaluations

By Reporter | November 15, 2017

Landowners of sporting estates are being urged to be savvy and make sure they don’t pay unnecessary fees amid concerns surrounding the revaluation of sporting rates. Sporting rates were first introduced in 1854 under the Lands Valuation (Scotland) Act and require land to be included in the Valuation Roll. Shootings and deer forests were excluded…

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Scots firms looking for votes at national competition in London tonight

By Reporter | November 1, 2017

Two Scottish companies are taking part in the final of a competition at St James’ Palace in London tonight (Wednesday). Aberdeen firms Intelligent Gels and RAB-Microfluidics are among 12 entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses which will pitch directly to an influential audience from the world of entrepreneurship, technology, media and investment, as part of Pitch@Palace 8.0.…

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New partnership aims to make Fife a litter-free zone

By Reporter | October 23, 2017

Zero Waste Scotland is teaming up with a local authority to combat litter prevention. Working with Fife Council, they are encouraging organisations to prevent litter which is spoiling the area, writes Imogen Lovie. Organisations and businesses across all of Fife are invited to take part in the new initiative to tackle litter at the source…

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STOER – The new Scottish skincare range for men

By Reporter | March 29, 2017

New male skincare range, STOER Skincare for Men, available exclusively in Harvey Nichols and online from 11th March 2017, is the brainchild of Scottish skincare expert and business woman Marianne Morrison. Marianne’s background combining beauty and international business, where she worked in a male-dominated industry, provided the concept, inspiration and vision to create and launch…

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Felicity’s Chocolate

By Reporter | February 24, 2017

With Easter just around the corner, there is no escaping the influx of chocolate gracing the supermarket shelves. But why give something luxurious and a little different this year to your loved ones? Felicity’s Chocolate based in Aberdeenshire create handmade Belgian chocolates with transferable prints – the choice of designs are endless! With a range of shapes…

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Where next?

By Peter Ranscombe | May 9, 2011

Tuesday May 3rd – April was a tremendous month for us and I am anxious to keep the ball rolling however the extraordinary weather continues so none of our 4 entries at Kelso tomorrow are running and our horses were also absent from the Lauderdale p2p on Sunday.  We have entries this weekend at Aspatria…

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