Posts Tagged ‘driving’
Bunkered LIVE set to have Glasgow in full swing
Bunkered LIVE, Europe’s premier golf show, has revealed its full line up of events ahead of its arrival at Glasgow’s SEC later week. The interactive golf event and exhibition will give attendees the chance to try out the latest equipment from leading brands, take part in innovative indoor challenges, and receive free lessons from PGA…
Read MoreStrathallan pupil Dan debates for Scotland
Strathallan School student Dan De Luca, who started debating a year ago, represented Scotland in his first ever international debating tournament. The 17-year-old from Crieff was awarded the highest individual score for a debate out of the 138 participants attending the prestigious Vilnius Open 2022. Dan, who was selected to the Scottish debating team in…
Read MoreA farmhouse property packed full of potential
A Scots farmhouse in need of restoration has been brought to the property market. Presented by Bidwells, Dalnabo Farmhouse, in Ballinluig, is a detached 1.5 storey traditional stone and lime constructed farmhouse under a pitched timber-framed slate covered roof benefiting from a mix of timber framed and UPVC double glazing throughout. On the first floor…
Read MoreUnion Chain Bridge champion wins award
ONE of the people behind the campaign to preserve the historic Union Chain Bridge linking England and Scotland across the River Tweed has been chosen as the winner of the Tweed Forum River Champion Award. Edward Cawthorn from Berwick was a founding member of the “Friends of the Union Chain Bridge”, which was formed in…
Read MoreScots don’t like the idea of driverless cars
Only 19% of people in Scotland feel comfortable with the idea of travelling in a driverless car, the lowest level in the UK, according to a new opinion poll from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The poll found that 70% of Scots are unhappy with the thought of being an occupant in an autonomous vehicle, with most…
Read MoreFour out of five Scots don’t know driving offences
Nearly half of Scots drivers admit they have broken the law in one form or another whilst at the wheel. GoCompare surveyed 2,000 UK adults to find out how much they know about current driving laws, and how guilty we are as a nation of committing offences at the wheel. It seems most drivers believe…
Read MoreStepping back to the golden age of Scottish steam
Steam in Scotland tells the fascinating stories of our transport history and using images which have not previously appeared in print. Edinburgh-born Kevin McCormack takes us back in time to witness the steam locomotives typical of Scotland in the 1950s and 60s. A perfect coffee table book for any train enthusiast, each picture includes an…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep you safe with winter driving
Scotland has been hit by snow today, with a heavy snowfall in the west of Scotland this morning. The snowy weather will test the skills of UK drivers this week, says car manufacturer, SEAT, with sub-zero temperatures expected in most regions. Adverse weather conditions, poor visibility and very low temperatures usually cause a spike in…
Read MoreDisappointing numbers as new car sales drop
New car sales in the UK dropped in 2018 – for the second year in a row. The UK new car market declined by -6.8% in 2018, with annual registrations falling for a second year to 2,367,147 units, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A -5.5% decline in…
Read MoreSome handy hints for driving in rain and floods
We can’t get away from the fact that the darker nights are here, and the weather has changed for the worst. Gale force winds and rain are set to batter Scotland this weekend as Storm Brian arrives. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to ensure they – and their vehicles…
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