Posts Tagged ‘charity’
Six by Nico to open three new venues in Glasgow next year
Six by Nico bosses have revealed plans to open three new venues in Glasgow next year. Chief executive and founder Nico Simeone confirmed the ambitious plans which includes a £3m investment as well as the three new ventures. The plans will include a new flagship Six by Nico Glasgow restaurant in Merchant City, which will…
Read MoreScot to row the Atlantic in bid to raise £250,000 for charity
A Scottish businessman is set to row the Atlantic in a bid to raise £250,000 for charity. Robbie Laidlaw, from Gullane, East Lothian, will be setting sail from La Gomera, an island off Tenerife, on 14 December with his boss Chris Mitchell. The pair hope to complete the 3,000 mile journey to Antigua in their…
Read MoreHigh School of Glasgow make generous charity donations
Junior School pupils from The High School of Glasgow in Bearsden have donated 753 items to local charities as part of this year’s Harvest Week. Children put into practice one of the School’s Values of being ‘community-minded’ by bringing in food items and toiletries to give to those supported by a number of Glasgow charities. …
Read MoreTurtle named after Scottish island taken 1,700 miles home
A turtle that was nursed back to health after it washed up on a Scottish beach has been released back to its home waters 1,700 miles away. The creature was found malnourished and dehydrated on Iona in January last year, and was later named after the island. Loggerhead turtle Iona had not been expected to…
Read MoreJudy Murray’s tennis tips target better brain health
Tennis coach Judy Murray is backing an initiative to shows playing is a game-changer for anyone wanting to keep their brain healthy. Murray was at an Edinburgh drop-in café this week to pass on skills aimed at keeping the brain and body active. The visit was part of a project led by the Brain Health…
Read MoreLanark Men’s Shed moving to new premises within grounds of World Heritage site
Lanark Men’s Shed has announced it is moving to new premises within the grounds of the New Lanark World Heritage site. The move follows a period of uncertainty after the local community group had to move from its previous base. The men’s shed is run by volunteers to encourage older men to come together to…
Read MoreDark skies: Top tips for star gazing in Scotland this winter
With the longer nights drawing in, astronomer Dr Alastair Bruce takes us through Scotland’s marvellous dark skies and shares his top tips for stargazing. Autumn brings with it longer nights and darker skies in Scotland. Rural inhabitants will be better able to take advantage of these darker skies, enjoying reduced light pollution compared to city-bound…
Read MoreEdinburgh Zoo celebrates birth of six Asian small-clawed otters
Edinburgh Zoo is celebrating the birth of six adorable Asian small-clawed otters after the pack of pups received their first health check. Expert vets at wildlife conservation charity, The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), confirmed the new arrivals, five males and one female, are all doing well. They were born on 23 May to…
Read MoreHidden gem: Tom Williamson on transforming his garden into a magical green space
Tucked away behind a 1950s semi detached house in Bonnybridge lies Tom Williamson’s hidden garden. Over the last 12 years 67-year-old Tom has transformed the space around his ex-council house into a magical garden packed with 600 different plants across three ‘rooms’. A traditional garden sits at the front of the house with a container…
Read MoreScottish landscape architects win gold at Chelsea Flower Show with stunning garden
Scottish landscape architects Nicola Semple and Susan Begg have won gold at the Chelsea Flower Show after creating a stunning garden inspired by children’s art. The pair’s Elsewhere garden has been sponsored by Teapot Trust, a Scottish children’s charity that uses art therapy to help youngsters suffering from chronic or long-term health conditions. Their design…
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