Posts Tagged ‘Dundee’
New rum from Aberdeenshire is making its mark
There could have been easier times than during a global pandemic but that was the beginning of Cabezon Beverage. Founder David Smith reveals the initial idea for the rum brand first came around in the autumn of 2019 and was incorporated in December 2019. Cabezon Beverage’s signature product, the botanical aged rum, Ron Cabezon, launched…
Read MoreLuxurious bespoke lodges on course for strong sales
Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course at Kenmore is onto a fresh release of luxury turnkey lodges. These are located at its Cairn Lodges holiday home development, which is part of the prestigious Taymouth Village on the estate. Cairn Lodges, which sees Mains of Taymouth team up with top UK lodge manufacturer, Willerby…
Read MoreRosé for the bank holiday
Rosé wine will brighten up your bank holiday, even if the weather doesn’t play ball, writes Peter Ranscombe. AFTER this week’s thunder storms brought an end to July’s glorious heatwave, who knows what the weather will do over the bank holiday weekend? Come rain or shine, rosé will still be the order of the day…
Read MoreA fascinating tale packed with gripping twists and turns
The ever witty Catriona McPherson has outdone herself in the latest instalment of the Dandy Gilver adventures. Set in Dundee, The Mirror Dance follows the private investigator as she helps solve a copyright dispute involving a travelling puppeteer and a local publishing house. However, like most detective series, all is not as simple as it…
Read MoreRufflets is an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks
In family ownership for over 68 years, Rufflets is set in ten acres of stunning gardens and mature woodland in St Andrews. Providing an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks, a base from which to explore the historic town of St Andrews and the East Neuk, and the perfect place to reconnect with family and…
Read MoreOpen-access online learning encouraging youngsters
This sees the launch of FIDA (Futures Institute at Dollar Academy) – an open-access online learning platform that empowers young people to learn in new ways. They do this through innovative projects rooted in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It has been created to address three fundamental challenges – sustainability, equitable access…
Read MoreScottish Craft Beer Festival to get underway in stores
Lidl’s Scottish Craft Beer Festival hits stores this week with a host of new and exclusive Scottish drinks. The festival features 19 beers from 11 different Scottish brewers including fan favourites and debuts set to become this summer’s must-try beers. Dundee-based 71 Brewing leads the line-up with two new beers exclusive to Lidl. In a…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to Dundee’s tram years
I love looking at old photos that are full of character, and Lost Tramways of Scotland: Dundee is full of them. Dusting down historic images of Dundee’s tramways – which survived from the late-1800s until the mid-1950s, when their removal met substantial opposition – Waller’s book is largely a photographic record of the beautiful trams…
Read MoreThe Four Pillars at Tatha Gallery supporting art graduates
A Scots art gallery is playing its part to support young artists by holding an online exhibition. With young graduates unable to showcase their work due to the ongoing pandemic, the Tatha Gallery, at 1 High Street in Newport on Tay, Dundee, is giving a group of artists the chance to showcase their talents. The…
Read MoreLiving life to the Max in Dundee – a true story
Definitely not one for the faint-hearted, A Guide to Surviving Childhood is the story of a Dundee girl, Max, and her mum, Big Max. It’s laden with hilarious, explicit and more than a few non-PC anecdotes. Being from the City of Discovery myself, this book contains so many references that I completely relate to and…
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