Posts Tagged ‘experience’
Stress isn’t just for humans – it affects dogs too
We all experience stress and anxiety at certain stages of our life – but not everyone appreciates that our dogs are just as vulnerable to the effects of it as we are. Our four-legged family members can’t express themselves by taking a time out, slamming a door or sitting down for a good chat with…
Read MoreA new weapon in the fight against cellulite
Using radio frequency and targeted pressure, BTL Unison is the latest weapon in the fight against cellulite. It’s a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment which is performed at Zen Lifestyle’s Bruntsfield salon. After a thorough consultation and deciding which areas to target (thighs and bum) my therapist Hannah used a hand held device emitting powerful radio frequency…
Read MoreHigh spirits could be in store at paranormal night
A Scottish hotel is teaming up with paranormal sleuths to host exciting paranormal night of spiritual investigations this month. The Tinto Hotel, near Biggar, will host an event will see the Lanarkshire Paranormal team explore the century old hotel using high-tech equipment to find the veracity behind reported detections, sightings, and reports of supernatural activity.…
Read MoreAn indulgence to help beat the darker nights
As the nights slowly get darker and autumn creeps in – it’s essential to keep the happy vibes flowing. A five star award-winning spa at Blythswood Square in Glasgow is offering those missing the longer nights the chance to indulge themselves in the more pleasurable things in life. The luxury location in the heart of…
Read MoreArt exhibition will be a really Lifting experience
Highland Games and modern life are to be celebrated at a new exhibition. Aberdeenshire Council is supporting Lifting, by Stéphanie Vandem, an exhibition linking the heavy events of the Highland Games with struggle and resilience in modern society. Based on Aboyne, Stephanie has created a series of large scale oil paintings that visually represent the…
Read MoreScottish vet stars in new show as she helps sick pets
A Scottish vet is currently starring in a brand new TV series, showcasing the amazing lifesaving work of vet charity PDSA. Anne Robinson, originally from Motherwell, features in the fascinating new series on Channel 4, called The People’s Vet, where cameras spent six months behind the scenes at two of the charity’s busy Pet Hospitals…
Read MoreDistillery launches its own school of gin
Isle of Skye Distillers has announced the launch of its brand-new gin school. The Portree-based distillery, producers of Misty Isle Gin and Tommy’s Gin, opens its doors to visitors today, Monday 27 August. The first experience of its kind on the island, Isle of Skye Distillers’ Gin School features six mini stills, accommodating groups of…
Read MoreTV programme will bring deer stalking to the nation
For many people across Britain, a life on the Scottish hills as a deerstalker is as alien to them as pearlfishing in India or pony trekking in the Andes. This traditional Scottish was of life will come to the forefront this Sunday evening, when the BBC airs The Deer Stalker. For 40 years, Alex MacDonald…
Read MoreDeath threats and abuse for country sports enthusiasts
Nearly two-thirds of country sports enthusiasts have received online bullying or harassment, according to a new Countryside Alliance survey. Extreme examples include poeple being threatened with death, had their addresses, pictures and car registration plates shared online, and had bad business reviews. As a result, the Alliance has become increasingly concerned over the last couple…
Read MoreToys standing the test of time with Scottish children
A Glasgow shopping centre has revealed that today’s toddlers would rather play with the toys their parents loved as children – with LEGO, action figures and dolls, such as My Little Pony, proving to stand the test of time. The findings are released following a poll of parents in Scotland and a toy testing workshop,…
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