Runners wanted for Scottish charity events

A charity fundraiser to help raise awareness of men’s health issues and to raise vital funds for the Movember Foundation is coming to Scotland. MoRunning have announced they will host MoRuns at 22 different locations across the UK and Ireland throughout the month of Movember, including in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. The Edinburgh MoRun will…

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The Macallan goes to the dark side with M Black

A new dram which has been crafted to reflect the diverse history of The Macallan single malt and house a subtly smoky flavour. M Black is the latest and most complex release in The Macallan Decanter Series. It celebrates the mastery, creativity and character that defines the very heart of The Macallan’s single malt. An…

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Scottish school pupils could be trained in CPR

Pupils at schools in a Scottish city could be set to become real lifesavers. Aberdeen City Council is to work with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to bring forward proposals to introduce CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training in secondary schools. The charity is bidding to improve cardiac arrest survival rates by supporting the roll-out of sessions…

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A chance to attend dinner with Michelle Obama

Scottish school pupils have the chance to win a table at a dinner which will be addressed by Michelle Obama. The Hunter Foundation has launched a competition inviting youngsters to submit a short essay, video, picture or poem for the chance to win a table at the upcoming Hunter Foundation dinner with the former First…

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Seven ways to create your own sleep sanctuary

We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it makes sense to do it well. Sleep affects our health, productivity and happiness, so making sure you have a comfortable and cosy sleep sanctuary that encourages a restful sleep really can change your life. The experts over at Bedfolk who specialise in ultra-comfortable bedding…

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Now’s the time to spring clean your make-up bag

With the longer days and warmer temperatures finally here, it’s time to spring clean your make-up bag. Streamline your regime and make space in your bathroom cabinet by binning products that are past their best and replacing them with fewer multi-tasking products guaranteed to save your time, space and money. Here are our favourite one-stop…

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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…

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Canny Scots feel in control of their money

More than half of people in Scotland are extremely or very confident when it comes to money matters, compared to an average of less than one in four across the rest of the UK. The latest Disposable Income Index from Scottish Friendly and the Social Market Foundation reveals a stark contrast between the savings and…

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Vega Sicilia: when the taste lives up to the hype

Peter Ranscombe is careful not to get carried away with the excitement of trying Spain’s undisputed top wine and is relieved when the liquid matches its reputation. YOU know a wine is special when it gets its own mention in your old course textbook. The entry for Vega Sicilia in the Oxford Companion to Wine…

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