Posts Tagged ‘dogs’
Christmas can be a dangerous time for your pets
In the throes of your festive preparations – including gift buying, tree decorating and grotto visiting – how many of us stop to put our pet’s safety on the Christmas list? With treats in abundance over Christmas, pet owners are being urged to be cautious. An astounding third of pet owners will experience an emergency…
Read MoreRefurb and new name for a popular restaurant
A popular restaurant has reopened with a new name, following a £120,000 refurbishment. Edinburgh restaurant The Dogs is under new ownership after brothers Daniel and Finbarr McNally took over the Hanover Street eatery. Renamed The Perch, it has reopened to the public after a six-week £120,000 refurbishment project by Quiet Man Taverns. Daniel McNally, former…
Read MoreIt’s a ho ho home run for Santa at Bowhill
On the first day of December, Santas and elves of all ages will gather at the grounds of Bowhill House in Selkirk to spread festive cheer. They will be taking part in a one mile or 5km fun run. Santas and elves will be rewarded with festive treats to heat themselves up after the race…
Read MoreChinese and Japanese art in Scottish auction
Bonhams in Edinburgh is holdings an Asian Art sale next week. It will take place on Thursday, 15 November, at 22 Queen Street, starting at 11am. The auction will feature Japanese and Chinese Art including: bronzes, jades, snuff bottles, porcelain, textiles, lacquer, paintings and furniture. Among the many fascinating objects on view will be Ming Dynasty…
Read MoreThese clever canines can sniff out illegal goods
Illicit cigarettes have been found in Scotland with help from two four-legged friends. Thousands of illicit cigarettes have been uncovered by Highland Council’s Trading Standards Officers with a little help from two specially-trained, four-legged detectives. Spaniels Dixie and Daisy from Consumer Protection Dogs were enlisted by the region’s Trading Standards team to detect the smell…
Read MoreThe perils of party season in the country
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing takes a light-hearted look at footwear considerations during party season. As I’m a country clothing retailer I assume that a sizeable proportion of our customers – or in this case readers – live in the country. Or at least have a passing relationship with life beyond the sulphurous…
Read MoreWhen barking up the right tree saves a life
As winter approaches, during the older months we often hear about the world of the Search & Rescue Dog Association Scotland. Dogs and their handlers are used search for missing persons, and they cover all of Scotland, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Scottish Field spoke to John Romanes and search and…
Read MoreDo you know a great place to walk your dog?
We all love out four-legged friends, especially when we have the chance to take them out for a bracing walk. Our dogs enjoy a bracing walk and charging about in the fresh air, and a stretch of the legs is good for we humans too! Scottish Field is looking to find some of the best…
Read MoreWalk your dog and help an animal charity
A national charity is to hold a dog walk in Scotland next weekend. Pets As Therapy is hosting the charity event on Saturday, 22 September. Outdoor clothing and equipment suppliers Orvis Edinburgh are supporting this exciting event by providing a meeting point and guide for the walk, and hosting a reception at the store, at…
Read MoreCastle opens its gardens to the public this Sunday
A Scottish castle is opening its garden to the public this weekend. On Sunday, 16 September, Kilbryde Castle in Stirlingshire will open its gardens on behalf of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, from 2-5pm. The Kilbryde Castle gardens cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle. The gardens are split…
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