Posts Tagged ‘economy’
They’ve got designs on glory during Glasgow event
A new exhibition and shop created to coincide with the European Championships is set to open this weekend. Made In Glasgow by Local Heroes is an innovative and interactive city showcase of high quality design created to coincide with the hosting of the Berlin/Glasgow 2018 European Championships. Running from 28 July to 12 August 2018…
Read MoreCoffee house award is a monumental honour
The cafe at a major tourist attraction has been honoured for its outstanding commitment to local Scottish produce. Legends Coffee House, at The National Wallace Monument in Stirling, has been awarded Taste Our Best accreditation from VisitScotland. This quality assurance status is awarded to food and drink establishments that can demonstrate their use of fresh,…
Read MoreBest feet forward for new coastal walking path
A new 64-mile coastal path in the south of Scotland is to be created. The route, taking in the clifftop scenery of Scotland’s most southerly tip, will be built thanks to funding announced today by the National Lottery. The Rhins of Galloway Coast Path will be walking route from the Mull of Galloway to Loch…
Read MoreNick Nairn pulls the plug on Aberdeen pizza business
Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced the closure of his pizza restaurant business in Aberdeen. The celebrity chef says the decision has been taken with regret, saying it is no longer commercially viable. Nick’s Pizza Bar, which launched in Aberdeen in December 2016, will close with immediate effect, as it has been placed into voluntary…
Read MoreAll ready for the skirl of pipe band championships
Preparations are in full swing in the build up to the 19th Scottish Pipe Band Championships. The event has grown to be one of the biggest free pipe band competitions in the world and is this year taking place in West Dunbartonshire, bringing significant economic benefit to the area. More than 100 bands and 25,000 people…
Read MoreNew vice-chairman appointed to Land and Estates
Scottish Land and Estates has appointed a new vice chairman to develop its public affairs and policy capabilities. Mark Tennant, proprietor of Innes Estate near Elgin, has taken up the newly created position of Vice Chairman (Policy) at the rural business organisation. Part of his role will be to chair Scottish Land and Estates’ internal…
Read MoreJust over a week until Highland Games begin
There’s just over a week to go until the 2018 Inverness Highland Games take place. The Games committee has announced details of a number of exciting additions to the programme for this year’s Gathering which will take place on Saturday, 21 July, in Bught Park. The celebrations will start with the city centre based Inverness…
Read MoreNominations now sought for Scottish Rural Awards
Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A set of 13 categories are open…
Read MoreA soaring welcome for new £2.4million Loch Ness cruiser
The summer is set to be ‘plane’ sailing for Loch Ness by Jacobite as the cruise tour operator welcomes a new addition to its fleet. The Jacobite Maverick embarked on its maiden voyage on the world’s most famous loch this week accompanied by a fitting wingman. In a nod to the Maverick moniker a fly-by…
Read MoreGlen Nevis Youth Hostel re-opens after £2.1m revamp
Hostelling Scotland’s Glen Nevis Youth Hostel in Fort William has re-opened following an extensive eight-month redevelopment project. Is has seen the youth hostel stripped back to the bare shell, transforming it into an exciting contemporary living space. The £2.1m renovation project highlights the organisation’s commitment to a continual programme of modernisation across the network by…
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