Posts Tagged ‘experience’
Scottish vets warn against sharing your Easter eggs
Scottish pet owners are being reminded to do their four-legged friends a favour this Easter. Vets are urging pet owners to keep chocolate treats safely out of reach of inquisitive pets this Easter, as findings released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that half of (52%) companion animal vets in the country saw at…
Read MoreBuild your dream garage with Oakwrights
Classic cars and oak frames share a couple of qualities that make them such great partners: heritage, craftsmanship and elegance. They take you by surprise at first sight and leave you a bit awestruck and speechless. Timber framed building specialists Oakwrights have a passion for the classic Land Rover and have built up a collection…
Read MoreHousebuilding firm celebrate the joy of six
Multi-award-winning housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are enjoying an unpredecented run of success. The firm have earned a prestigious Five Star rating from the Home Builders Federation – for a sixth consecutive year. The accolade further strengthens the family-run company’s reputation for quality housebuilding and unmatched customer service. Joanne Casey, director at Mactaggart & Mickel…
Read MoreFarming tenants and landlords working together
A survey demonstrating the positive relationships between tenant farmers and landlords, and the conduct of agents within that process, has been welcomed by Scottish Land & Estates. Published by the Scottish Land Commission’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, research seeking the views and experiences of landlords and tenants regarding their business interactions with agents found that: Ratings…
Read MoreA meal to savour with succulent loin of venison
Andrew Cook, head chef at The Lime Tree in Fort William, presents this recipe for loin of venison. When starting out, Andrew’s experience came from big, bustling hotel kitchens, before the chef ’s career took a new direction. He said: ‘I didn’t really start in restaurants until about ten years ago, when I got into the fine dining side…
Read MoreDynamic duo will help land commission in its aims
The Scottish Land Commission has added two new staff members in order to help achieve their goals. The growing organisation, which was established in April 2017 in accordance with the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016, hopes that the new additions will add experience to their team. The two new policy officers, Katherine Pollard and James…
Read MoreLadies’ shooting club marks its successful third year
Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags enjoy a whole weekend of celebrations for their third birthday. Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club celebrated in style with exclusive use of Raemoir House. The ladies enjoyed a delicious four course dinner, luxury overnight stay followed by a Sunday ladies clay shoot. Mhairi Morriss, owner of Jomm Events and founder…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Christmas market is the best of British
Edinburgh’s Christmas market has been voted as the best of British. Christmas is no longer a single day in the calendar for us to celebrate, but a full season of events and traditions, from Christmas Light switch-ons and office Christmas parties, to festive themed restaurant menus, television programmes and even fashion trends with Christmas jumpers.…
Read MoreHospice marks 40 years of service with latest Light Up A Life appeal
A hospice marking 40 years of dedicated service to Scotland is inviting the community it serves to support its Light Up A Life appeal by dedicating a light on their Tree of Remembrance. St Columba’s Hospice is switching on the lights of its Tree of Remembrance on Monday, 11 December, in Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh…
Read MoreNew range of Macallan cask whiskies for the international market
The Macallan has launched a new range of cask whiskies which are aged between 12 and 22 years. The releases form part of a seven-strong range of single cask whiskies. All whiskies in The Macallan’s Exceptional Single Cask Range have been bottled from sherry casks which were filled between 1995 and 2004, to give enthusiasts…
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