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Tips to save you money this World Food Day
Zero Waste Scotland’s Love Food Hate Waste campaign is urging the nation to Chill the Fridge Out this World Food Day (16 October). A new survey revealed half of the population don’t know what temperature their fridge should be. Scottish families waste on average £60 a month, or £700 a year, throwing away food that…
Read MoreKaren’s trigger happy with her engraving skills
The intricate art of hand engraving guns takes patience, skill and barrel loads of craftsmanship. Being able to handle a gun isn’t something you see on many a maker’s CV – unless you are designer and engraver Karen Wallace. Originally from South Lanarkshire, Karen studied jewellery and silversmithing at Glasgow School of Art. Following graduation…
Read More7 ways to achieve Meghan Markle’s glossy locks
The Duchess of Sussex is a natural beauty – she looks picture perfect and with every angle her hair looks healthy and glossy. From her Suits adventures to the royal romance she has always maintained her stunning locks. Being one of the most photographed women in the world we have seen her channel a updo,…
Read MoreSome gin-spiration for a card with a difference
We don’t want to say it too loudly, but… Christmas is coming. One of the big traditions of the season is sending Christmas cards, and a Scots distillery is combining a card with a present this festive season. Daffy’s Gin, based at the Strathmashie Distillery in Perthshire, has revealed the release of the ultimate Christmas…
Read MorePlenty at steak when you dine at Hawksmoor
Despite its vast scale, Hawksmoor feels friendly and relaxed. We started with the comforting potted beef and bacon and hand-dived scallops, but the menu centres around steak, so when in Rome… The fillet was tender and cooked to perfection even if it did look lonely on the plate at £34. The rib-eye came in at an only slightly less…
Read MoreThere’s so much to sea and do at the aquarium
There’s a month of fun events lined up at one of the most popular tourist attractions in the north of Scotland. The Macduff Marine Aquarium has several attractions scheduled over the coming month, to entertain the whole family. It begins with Shark Season, running daily from 13-28 October. A spokesman said: ‘Join us this October…
Read MorePrepare your skin for the change of season
Lynsey Baird, manager of Edinburgh’s Yuu Beauty shares her top tips to ensure that you and your skin are ready for the change in seasons and continue to look your best as summer fades and autumn kicks in. 1. Now that autumn is here, it’s important to take care of your skin. If you have…
Read MoreLeaving no stone unturned in jewellery business
Bespoke jewellery designer Moira Patience is the go-to girl when it comes to creating something truly unique. A hidden gem in Edinburgh’s New Town is the showroom of jewellery designer Moira Patience on Hill Street. Moira launched her business in 2013 having learned her craft at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, followed…
Read MoreTry these marshmallow toadstools at home
An ever-changing menu at Dornoch’s Links House means chef Jon-Paul Saint is always kept on his toes. In October 2014, Saint took the reins at Links House kitchen. Since then he has implemented greater flexibility, changing the menu daily, with the restaurant receiving rave reviews. ‘I’ve really enjoyed putting my own spin on things,’ he…
Read MoreTalented weaver Belinda is coming up roses
The Colourbothy studio in Hirns, Deeside, is the artistic home of innovative designer and weaver Belinda Rose. Belinda, who has been weaving for about 40 years now, discovered the joys of playing with fabrics when she started collecting sheep’s fleece from fences while out on walks. It was something that ran in the family: her…
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