Edinburgh is one of the most influential cities

By Kenny Smith | March 15, 2018

Edinburgh is now the most influential small city in Europe. That’s according to a new report from Colliers International index, as the global real estate adviser’s Cities of Influence report named Edinburgh as first, while Glasgow came 24th. The Scottish capital was seventh overall and the highest placed of those with a population catchment below two…

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Nominations wanted to find Scotland’s finest farm woodlands

By Reporter | March 2, 2018

The finest farm woodlands in Scotland are being asked to step forward as part of a national awards programme. Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards, which recognise excellent management and the creation of new woodlands, have added a Farm Woodland Award for 2018. Any farm where tree planting or woodland management has made an important contribution to…

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Scotch whisky industry was worth £4.36billion over the last 12 months

By Reporter | February 16, 2018

Scotland’s global whisky exports have increased in volume and value over the past 12 months. HMRC data released by the Scotch Whisky Association shows that industry was worth £4.36 billion in 2017 – up £356m compared with 2016. Global Scotch exports grew by 1.6% in volume and 8.9% in value, with 1.23bn bottles shipped. Exports…

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Book review – Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide

By Reporter | February 5, 2018

Edinburgh was the intellectual hub of the western world in the 18th century, with treatises and lectures on science, medicine, law, architecture, philosophy and political economy being delivered in the city. At the heart of this was the New Town area, with the buildings of the period being celebrated in this guide, carefully detailed by…

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High-quality executive homes being built near St Andrews

By Reporter | February 1, 2018

A superb development of high quality executive detached homes is currently being build in St Andrews. This five bedroom detached house is for sale at Beley Bridge, and is being sold by Galbraith. House two at Beley Bridge will offer an exceptional house to be built by Carriden Homes outlined below and shown in more…

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Distilleries report a record number of visitors

By Reporter | January 23, 2018

Scotch whisky tourism is in good spirits at the turn of 2018, as latest figures reveal a record year of visitors to Diageo distilleries across Scotland, according to new figures released this week. Over the past 12 months (January –December 2017), the number of tourists visiting Diageo’s 12 distillery visitor centres across Scotland reached a…

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Work gets underway on £5.7million creative arts hub

By Reporter | January 3, 2018

Plans to create a £5.7million arts hub in the Highlands have been welcomed. Members of the arts community are delighted by the news of the start of a project to give the Highlands its first creative hub as a ‘game-changer’. The initial £1.2 million project is the first phase of a wider £5.7 million scheme…

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Edinburgh Marina will be at the heart of £500million development

By Reporter | December 13, 2017

The new Edinburgh Marina is set to become the centrepiece of the £500million waterside quarter development. To be developed by Edinburgh Marina Holdings, the new facility will include a wide range of high-end leisure and accommodation facilities, situated adjacent to Edinburgh’s first ever purpose-built luxury marina. Detailed planning consent has now been granted for the…

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