Posts Tagged ‘children’
Young pupils wheel out new skills for Bike Week
Over half of the nursery pupils at Lomond School are celebrating no stabilisers following a new initiative that introduced daily cycling as part of the curriculum. The three and four year olds have been learning to cycle over the past few months with the help of a new fleet of balance and pedal bikes. Now,…
Read MoreThe mystery of a missing child in Portugal
Focused on the mystery of a missing child who was presumed dead after a family holiday in Portugal, Fallen Angel is set in two dimensions, thereby taking the reader on a journey which flashes back and forth from present day to 2002. This is cleverly done by Brookmyre, revealing the answer readers are dying for…
Read MoreLatest phase of homes unveiled a new dvelopment
Award-winning family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel have unveiled the latest phase of their popular Greenan Views development at Doonfoot in Ayr. The next phase at Greenan Views will consist of 66 stunning, high-specification, energy-efficient new homes, offering a wide range house styles from two- to four-bedrooms, and price points to suit first time buyers, families…
Read MoreThe Reiver Rat is a good Scots read for children
If The Reiver Rat sounds familiar, then the chances are you may well have either read it, or heard of it before. Translated by James Robertson and featuring Axel Scheffler’s engaging illustrations, this brilliant Scots version of The Highway Rat serves as a great, entertaining introduction to the ‘mither’ tongue for youngsters. With the flow…
Read MoreOrkney is one of the book’s big characters
The Orkney island of Sanday in the middle of winter becomes a character in its own right in Lin Anderson’s novel in the Rhona MacLeod series. As if the discovery of human remains in the grounds of a former primary school and thirteen flowers representing the souls of dead children in the attic of the…
Read MoreScotland’s National Airshow is ready to take flight
The RAF’s awesome Typhoon multi-role jet is set to headline Scotland’s National Airshow at the National Museum of Flight. Taking place in East Fortune on Saturday, 27 July, tickets are now on sale and are available at special early bird prices until 11 July. The delta-winged Typhoon will showcase its power and agility in a…
Read MoreGamekeepers take a shot to help community
A group of Scots gamekeepers have come together to help save a community playgroup a four figure sum for the encouragement of outdoor learning. For some time, officials at Edzell Playgroup in Angus have been costing out a revamp of the gardens used by the kids for outdoor play. However, the quotes they received were…
Read MoreCelebrate a taste of Chile with some paired wines
GQ-nominated Breakthrough Restaurant of the Year 2019, 83 Hanover Street, is hosting its first Chilean empanadas masterclass and dinner next week. 83 Hanover Street, in Edinburgh, has been impressing diners with its Chilean inspired Scottish cuisine since it opened last year, and is hosting its first Chilean empanadas masterclass and dinner on Tuesday 16 April…
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 MoreNo matter your age, Power of Attorney makes sense
With longer life expectancy and growing rates of dementia, more people are becoming aware of the need to make a Power of Attorney (PoA). This which enables you to formally choose one or more individuals to look after your finances and your welfare if you become unable to make decisions about these matters for yourself.…
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