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Scotland’s craft beer scene is booming with these gems
Craft beer is seemingly at an all time high right now and nowhere is that more apparent than here in Scotland. There are now over 100 breweries operating north of the border for the first time in over a century according to CAMRA. Scots craft beer giants Brewdog have recently announced plans to open a…
Read More10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018
From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of the season’s top homeware trends. Perfect Pastels Set the scene for spring by embracing this season’s leading trend – pastels. Think warm, blushing pinks and fresh, minty greens. Pick pastels…
Read MoreRed Deer offers the perfect home for retirement
Now is the time to make the perfect move to a stunning retirement park in Scotland. Prospective downsizers looking to enjoy a fantastic new lifestyle at Red Deer Village, a five star, award winning residential village for the over-50s at Stepps near Glasgow, can now take advantage of the park’s current spring bonanza. This showcase…
Read MoreScots distillery will recreate the era of Prohibition American with new Speakeasy
A Scots distillery firm is to celebrate the golden age of American whiskey by opening its own Speakeasy. The Spice & Rye will be a vibrant Speakeasy cocktail bar and will open from 20–24 March, in Fitzrovia, London. The creation of the spice-inspired, roaring 1920s-style temporary bar marks the release of Glenmorangie Spìos: the 9th…
Read MoreOwning a home on an island is no longer pie in the Skye
Island living on Skye is a step closer with this impressive two-storey property for sale. Bell Ingram present to the market 1 Earlish, a property at the north end of Skye. It offers spacious and flexible accommodation which would be ideal as a family home or is suitable for use as a bed and breakfast. From…
Read MoreFort William running events are revealed for 2018
Competitive runners will head to the hills this month for the Runduro event. No Fuss Events, the Fort William-based organisers of multiple outdoor adventure sport events, has revealead its 2018 scheduled of off road running events, together with the announcement of a new partnership with Compressport, the high end compression clothing manufacturer. The series will…
Read MoreAn ideal home if you do like to be beside the sea
A charming traditional farmhouse property near the Solway Coast offers a pleasant retreat into history. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Shawhill House and Seascape Cottage, Dundrennan, Dumfries and Galloway, is a charming traditional farmhouse with grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres (0.55 ha). Situated in a stunning elevated coastal position with breath-taking views over the…
Read MoreLadies are on target to have another hot shot year
Scotland’s premier ladies shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags got the new year off to a cracking start with their blast away the January blues clay shooting event at Pittodrie House Hotel in Aberdeenshire. Ladies of all experiences took part, ranging from ones who had never held a gun before to the more experienced…
Read MoreMary Berry gives Scone Palace a major tourism boost
Scone Palace had a bumper year as visitor numbers and scone sales soared, while the Mary Berry effect saw a surge in interest in historic attraction. It was a year of record visitor numbers, primetime TV and thousands upon thousands of scones for one of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions, Scone Palace. The crowning place of…
Read MoreRetirement living can be taken as Red (Deer)
For discerning downsizers looking to release equity in a large family home then Red Deer Village near Glasgow is the ideal destination. Located in Stepps, the family run park, proudly presided over by the Hendry family for the past thirteen years, is a beautifully landscaped five star park with a wide selection of well appointed,…
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