Posts Tagged ‘competition’
Enjoy peace, quiet and luxury at Sanctuary Loch Ness
One of the most mystical places on the planet, Loch Ness, sees millions of visitors each year. Entrepreneur Robbie Girvan, managing director of GG Leisure Group, explains how their stunning Sanctuary lodges are giving people a characterful slice of luxury. How did Sanctuary Loch Ness come about? I started the GG Leisure Group 18 years…
Read MoreStallion event rearranged after equine flu outbreak
British Breeding have confirmed that the Stallion Event will go ahead next week. Taking place on 16 March at Addington Equestrian Centre, Bucks, it will take place with the implementation of strict biosecurity measures. The British Breeding Stallion Event, sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds and organised by Breeding Partnership Ltd in association with Competition Stallions,…
Read MoreLifestyle buyers competing for rural properties
Property sales in Perthshire, Kinross-shire and Angus held strong at the end of last year, with lifestyle buyers driving competition for rural properties. The news comes from property consultancy Galbraith, which has published its latest report into the Perthshire market, covering the fourth quarter of 2018, ending 31 December. The total number of property sales completed…
Read MoreSearch is on for the Chivas Masters Global Champion
Chivas blended Scotch whisky has launched its search for the 2019 Chivas Masters Global Champion. Launched six years ago, the Chivas Masters is a global competition that celebrates the individual blend that makes world class bartenders who they are – while championing the spirit of collaboration that drives this creative community to achieve even greater…
Read MoreVet charity tackles pet obesity
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for Scotland’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits) are believed to be overweight or obese. The charity’s vets are warning owners that overfeeding and…
Read MoreWhat’s the story for hotel’s bedtime book
A Scots hotel is encouraging young guests and aspiring writers to put pen to paper this National Storytelling Week (January 26 – February 3) in a bid to be published in its new bedtime storybook. Hallmark Hotel Glasgow strives to offer its guests personalised home comforts, is asking families with children aged between 6-15 years…
Read MoreWe’ll be back in our gardens before we know it
The promise of lighter, longer days is on the horizon – and that means our gardens will come back to life. As we welcome the new year and look forward to the blossoming season ahead, head of garden at Dobbies, Louise Golden, shares her expert trend insights and planting advice for 2019. After months of…
Read MoreSix Scottish finalists for Britain in Bloom
Six Scottish communities are donning their gardening gloves as they prepare to battle it out in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) 2019 Britain in Bloom competition. Now in its 55th year, the fiercely fought contest will see 71 UK finalists put their horticultural skills, community spirit and green credentials to the test. Representing Scotland will…
Read MoreDelight as Mull spirits company takes bronze award
An Isle of Mull based spirits company has won an international taste award for its gin. Whitetail Gin, based at Tiroran, has been awarded bronze in the World Gin Awards. Distilled in collaboration with Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, Whitetail Gin is a bronze winner in the UK London Dry Gin category. With over 4000…
Read MoreWinning artwork is unveiled in Cramond Residence
A budding young artist from Cramond Primary School has had her winning artwork unveiled at Edinburgh’s newest care home, Cramond Residence. Six-year-old Lauren White was crowned the winner of a local art competition run by the Residence, after her poster depicting Cramond village was chosen out of over 400 entries. Now, the pupil has been…
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