Posts Tagged ‘capital’
Having six jobs on a remote Scots island saved Sarah’s life
A Scottish woman in her 20s will tell the country how moving to a remote island saved her. The Island That Saved My Life will be broadcast on BBC One next Monday, 16 July, revealing how, at the age of 23 and suffering from depression and shyness Sarah Moore moved from her family home near…
Read MoreAn attractive townhouse which will give you a lift
A wonderful detached townhouse property in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway is now available. Presented by Galbraith, 18 Castle Street in Kirkcudbright was constructed some 15 years ago in a vacant plot forming the end of the garden from Custom House on the High Street. The house is immaculately presented and the main rooms…
Read MoreRestaurants and chefs doing their bit for the planet
A restaurant movement aimed at promoting sustainability across the food industry has made its way to Scotland’s capital. Created by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, the One Planet Plate campaign works in partnership with a number of top chefs and restaurants to create dishes which have a low carbon footprint, include higher quality meat and celebrate…
Read MoreEstablished Scots firm opens its first showrooms
A Scottish firm, one of the oldest established paint makers in the UK, has opened its first paint showrooms in Edinburgh and London. Craig & Rose has opened inthe Scottish capital at 13 Deanhaugh Street in Stockbridge, and at 161 Chiswick High Road in London. The new Edinburgh showroom is less than two miles from…
Read MoreIt’s big, bold, bright and very hard to miss
Motorists may have spotted a caravan that’s hard to miss if they’ve been driving to Edinburgh. The McCooravan has been making its way through the Argyll Forrest en route to the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston this week. An artistic collaboration between two homegrown brands, Argyll Holidays has teamed up with the talented Steven Brown…
Read MorePlanes could be flying over the sea to Skye
Plans have been backed for the idea of an air route between Skye and Glasgow. Members of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee, from the Highland Council, have given their backing to progress being made on proposals for developing air services to and from Skye. They have also given their support to the setting…
Read MoreNew team-up will promote Scottish mountain biking
A new partnership aimed at developing and encouraging mountain biking at all levels in Fort William has been launched today (Monday). The Nevis Range Mountain Experience has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Trek, a global leader in the design and manufacture of bicycles and related products. As part of this partnership Nevis Range and Trek…
Read MorePupils make their mark on the future with time capsule
Primary school pupils have hidden a time capsule at an Edinburgh tourist attraction. Youngsters from Royal Mile Primary School paid a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience in the capital, to place a commemorative time capsule in the attic, marking the attraction’s 30th anniversary. The Scotch Whisky Experience building, at the top of the Royal…
Read MoreAll at sea for the launch of new cruising season
A delegation of VIPs were invited to visit Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines as it began its inaugural turnaround cruise season from Edinburgh. Dignitaries attending the VIP reception at the 1,350-guest Balmoral at the Port of Rosyth included Lord Charles Bruce, Claire Baker MSP, representatives from Fife Council, VisitScotland and a number of businesses and tourism…
Read MoreHotel rises from the ashes after £1.4million refurb
Last August, Edinburgh boutique hotel Nira Caledonia suffered major damage when a fire broke out as workmen carried out roof repairs. In the nine months since then, a massive refurbishment – costing £1.4 million – involving expert restoration has taken place. Located in the exclusive Stockbridge area of the capital, the hotel promises to offer…
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