Did you know…? 10 facts about Lanarkshire

Lanarkshire, in the heart of Scotland, has a long and proud heritage. Today we highlight 10 fascinating facts about the area. The World Masters Regatta, the world’s biggest rowing event, was held in Strathclyde Country Park in 2005, and was also a venue for the 1986 and 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Colzium Estate in Kilsyth…

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A modern build home in a traditional style

An attractive modern home build in a traditional style is now available for purchase. Blenkiron, in Fowlis Wester, Crieff, Perthshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. Blenkiron is an impressive, detached house, facing south-east, providing a good layout with well-proportioned rooms. There are many fine and interesting features with generous family living space for entertaining.…

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Special dinner will honour the life of Andrew Fairlie

The life of Scotland’s great chef, Andrew Fairlie, will be celebrated at a special dinner in his honour as part of Mhor Festival on Friday 24 May. Andrew Fairlie played a key role in the annual Friday Night Feast at Mhor Festival near Balquhidder, Perthshire, for several years. This year it will be held in…

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Gleneagles serves up an afternoon of glamour

Judy Murray, Pat Cash and Greg Rusedski will be the star turns as Gleneagles has announced the return of its Glorious Garden Party to toast the summer season . After the success of its launch in 2018, this year’s Glorious Garden Party on 1 June will be an exciting and decadent affair held on the…

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Solheim Cup 2019 tartan is officially revealed

A specially commissioned tartan to celebrates the Solheim Cup’s return to Scotland has been unveiled. Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick and European Solheim Cup captain Catriona Matthew have unveiled the specially commissioned tartan during a visit to Lochcarron of Scotland in Selkirk. The world’s biggest women’s golf event returns to…

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Gleneagles turns back the clock for The Strathearn

Gleneagles has announced plans to re-launch its famous restaurant, The Strathearn, next month. This comes after a design transformation by its in-house creative team at London’s Ennismore Design Studio. Inspired by the golden age of railway travel, the new-look restaurant will bring back the glamour and decadence of fine dining experiences of the 1920s and…

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Performances full of passion and power

Three months of not-to-be-missed music, drama, dance, opera and musical theatre are coming to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Powered by passion and performance, the professionals-in-training at Scotland’s national conservatoire unleash an eclectic and electrifying new season. Expect sumptuous symphony and jazz orchestras and experimental electronics, bold new dance works and powerful drama productions as…

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The perfect return for Number One head chef Mark

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef of Number One – the hotel’s one Michelin star restaurant. The Scottish born chef’s homecoming to the Rocco Forte hotel, follows a 13 year stint abroad honing his skills on the international culinary scene working with some of the most respected…

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Try a delicious rhubarb meringue pie this weekend

There’s no denying that the current in-flavour is rhubarb. Forced rhubarb’s uniquely acidic, slightly sweet, slightly sharp flavour brings energy to both savoury and sweet dishes.  It’s not as fibrous or mouth-smackingly sour as the type of rhubarb we all remember from childhood – the kind you’d steal from your grandmother’s garden and have to…

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Shooting ladies are aiming for a special target

Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags held their latest event at the glorious Wardhill Castle. This is one of the oldest privately-owned estates in Scotland, having been in the Lesley family for more than 800 years. Mhairi Morriss owner of Jomm Events and founder of Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags…

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