A beginner’s guide to aesthetics procedures

Aesthetic treatments used to be something of a taboo, but in 2018, that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Thanks to a host of celebrities opting for enhancement using muscle-relaxing or dermal filler injectables, it’s now become much more common for women to opt for ‘tweakments’ or subtle cosmetic augmentations. But why has the…

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Get ready to celebrate Scottish food and drink

Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is about to get underway – and it’s looking to attract more young people into the industry as a career choice. The organisation responsible for Scotland’s food and drink sector is encouraging more young people to consider is as an option and help double its value by the year 2030.…

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A passion for fabric and love of India led to The Block Hut

Having worked in the fabric industry and fallen in love with India, Perthshire’s Amy McPhail has managed to combine the two for her new business venutre. She recently started her own business The Block Hut, selling contemporary block printed textiles designed by Amy and made in India. A former pupil of St Leonard’s in St…

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Former Bake Off star to judge cake competition

A former Great British Bake Off contestant will be a judge at the Great British Food Festival at Floors Castle. Over the weekend of 8-9 September, the Great British Food Festival is coming to Floors Castle, near Kelso in the Borders. Along with tasty food and drink producers, there will be headline chef demos, foodie…

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Scots having been sharing their pictures of whisky

People enjoy sharing their lives on social media in the 21st century – and they also share their food and drink too. So it comes as no surprise that new research has been released revealing the most popular drink people have photographed in Scotland this summer is whisky, according to Instagram data. Celebrity Cruises commissioned…

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Scotland prepares to celebrate its splendid heritage

Scotland is looking to its proud past, as it gears up for this year’s Heritage Awareness Day. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is preparing for the return of Heritage Awareness Day on Thursday 20 September. This year’s celebration, taking place in the European Year of Cultural Heritage, will celebrate historic connections between Scotland and Europe, showcasing…

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Dog-friendly guide to eat out and tourist spots

A new website to find canine-friendly venues in Scotland is kicking off this weekend. Dog Furiendly is bringing an interactive website for dog owners this Sunday, 22 July. The website will serve as an authentic platform for listing pubs, cafés, restaurants, shops, visitor attractions and events which allow dogs on the premises. To celebrate, Dog…

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Artist’s unique ballpoint pen work on display

A Scottish artist’s unique work in ballpoint pen on vintage documents is currently on display. The Laundry Gallery in Aviemore is delighted to announce that Aberdeenshire artist Scott Mackie will be showing with them for the foreseeable future. Scott is a graduate of Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and having worked in a variety…

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Vote for Scotland’s most beautiful town or village

You can have your say and vote for Scotland’s Most Beautiful Town or Village. Hidden Scotland has announced the 2018 Scotland’ss Most Beautiful Town or Village competition finalist, which aims to find the most charming and picturesque place in the country. There are 35 finalists and the winner will be announced on 10 August. In…

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Month-long cocktail festival launches in Leith

A new festival is launching this summer, transforming the Leith area of Edinburgh into a cocktail community. Taking place from 2 August to 2 September, Leith Chill Fest will see the area’s 18 best bars offer an array of cocktails for £5 each. From Sofi’s ‘Tropical Leith’ to Malmaison’s ‘Leith’s A Peach’, there’s a colourful…

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