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Three hidden gems in Scotland you may have missed
Just because they are not the most well-known locations does not mean they are not worth a visit. Here, we recommend some overlooked locations around Scotland and throw yourself into village culture. Catterline Often overshadowed by the better known village of Stonehaven nearby, Catterline is arguably just as enjoyable to visit on your travels along…
Read MoreEdinburgh Festival Fringe: comedian Simon Evans
Prepare to be depressed and entertained at the same time with some of the driest and most acerbic comedy on offer in this year’s Fringe. Brighton-based Simon Evans has been a circuit comedian for years, and those of you who are regular listeners to BBC Radio 4 will be familiar with his particular style of…
Read MoreEdinburgh Festival Fringe review: Marcus Brigstocke
So, apparently, it’s time to establish, for once and all, what’s good and bad about life and its major players. Here you find Lucifer appearing in person, complete with red face, menacing horns and astonishingly white shiny teeth. Topics covered include everything from gender fluidity to utterly British foibles, the demise of Theresa May, and…
Read MoreSinger will mark 80th birthday with a live performance
A Scots singing star is to celebrate his 80th birthday in style with a concert on Skye. As part of next month’s Blas Festival, a nine day festival celebrating Highland music and culture at venues across the Highlands and Islands, Gaelic star Alasdair Gillies will be performing. Alasdair has been described as one of the…
Read MoreBritish Army is performing as part of the Fringe
Think of the British Army, and the chances are, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival isn’t something you’d immediately associate with it. However, prepare for a surprise, as, for the second time ever, they will be participating in the Fringe with their own productions. Brigadier Robin Lindsay, Commander, 51 Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland, believes it’s an…
Read MoreNew drive to get old golf clubs used again
A Scottish-based pilot is taking the drive to reduce waste by giving unused sets of golf clubs a new lease of life. The innovative new business idea teed off earlier this year, across a number of the country’s golf clubs – and is already over-subscribed by clubs eager to take part. The garage2green scheme, a…
Read MoreSealife sightings come in from all around Scotland
Scotland’s waters are proving a haven for sea creatures. The annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch event started last Saturday, 28 July, and all around the UK, there have been plenty of whale, dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) sightings submitted. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to help members of the…
Read MoreScot helps team set fastest Pacific rowing time
A 23-year-old who learned to sail at a Scottish school has become the youngest person to row the Pacific. Michael Prendergast, who learned his nautical skills while he was a student at Gordonstoun, completed the crossing from California to Honolulu with his three American team-mates in 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes. Michael undertook…
Read MoreA special menu fusing Scottish and Chinese cooking
A Scottish hotel is preparing to welcome the executive chef at its sister facility in China to present a special tasting menu. The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian will be joined by James Wang from its sister hotel in Beijing to co-host a series of Cantonese-British evenings in The Pompadour by Galvin with head…
Read MoreNew Hebridean island whisky trail all set to launch
Dram lovers can enjoy several whisky trails on the Scottish mainland – and now something new is on the way. The island landscapes of Skye, Raasay and Harris will form the backdrop to Scotland’s newest whisky adventure, the Hebridean Whisky Trail. The new trail has been designed with intrepid whisky wanderers in mind, connecting four…
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