Posts Tagged ‘living’
Last-minute drinks for Valentine’s Day
Drinks blogger James Robertson recommends some last-minute drinks for Valentine’s Day. THE annual culling of red roses, carnations, and other flowers is taking place as florists prepare for Saint Valentine’s Day or, if one is being correct, the Feast of Saint Valentine. Chocolates, bottles of fizz, and maybe a few engagement rings are all being…
Read MoreBook Review: ‘Annie’s Boy’
Annie’s Boy Gary Todd New Holland Publishers [review rating=”4″ align = “left”] A WELL-KNOWN name in the boxing world, Gary Todd lets the reader get up close and personal, not dodging any blows in his new memoir, Annie’s Boy. Telling the story of his earlier days, over a span of 15 years, he focuses on…
Read MoreCity gardeners asked to spot mammals
HAVE you spotted rabbits, foxes, or other mammals in your urban garden? If so then the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) wants to hear from you. The charity is gathering reports of sightings, footprints, and droppings from gardens, allotments, parks, playing fields, cemetries, and other public spaces. Its data will help with conservation work…
Read MoreCameron Lodges
Cameron Lodges: On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of a Scottish luxury getaway Situated in 400 acres of glorious Scottish countryside in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, where you will find stunning scenery, a trip to Cameron Lodges is ideal for relaxation or adventure with…
Read MoreIsle of Mull Seaweed
THE ultimate in nutrition, taste, and sustainability, harvested from pristine Hebridean waters. It’s delicious Isle of Mull Spicy Seaweed Chutney and Sweet Seaweed Chutney, made with love on the island by Tara and Angus MacPhail. Seaweed is a trendy superfood, but the truth is that cooks have been taking advantage of this ingredient for thousands…
Read MoreLauren’s Cows homeware
WHO can resist a cheeky cow? Not us, and that’s why we absolutely love Lauren’s Cows. Lauren Terry’s art journey began in 2012 when she was living in London to pursue an acting career. Missing her Yorkshire home, this self-taught artist thought her flat could use a touch of the country, so she painted her…
Read MoreGeorge Leslie Hunter paintings at Bonhams’ Scottish art sale
TWELVE paintings by Scottish Colourist George Leslie Hunter are going under the hammer at Bonhams’ Scottish art sale in Edinburgh on 19 October. The collection was assembled by Hunter’s cousin, Arthur Leyden, and is being sold by the descendants of Leyden’s daughter, Peggie. The paintings coming up for auction include The Blue Teacup, a work…
Read MoreKillin gets its first dentist
KILLIN now has its own dental practice, saving villagers a round-trip of up to 100 miles. Chris Barrowman, who founded Infinityblu Dental Care in Pitlochry in 2007, has invested £330,000 in his new clinic in the Perthshire village. “The community has been amazing,” said Barrowman, who also owns practices in Alyth, Auchterarder, Crieff, and Dunkeld.…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Ann Chun: Asian Divorce”
Ann Chun: Asian Divorce – Venue 16: Greenside @ Riddles Court – Clover Studio – 5.15pm IMAGINE that you are living in a different country, and you travel home to visit your parents only to discover that one has moved out – next door. This was the case for New York-based comedian Ann Chun after…
Read MoreBreathe In, Breathe Out: Stuart Sandeman’s Sunday Times bestseller on breathwork
Chief sub-editor Rosie Morton meets Edinburgh’s Stuart Sandeman, breath coach and Radio 1 presenter, as he celebrates his best-selling debut book on the power of breathwork. ‘BAD breathing is like wearing your winter clothes on a hot summer’s day… (and not knowing that your shorts are in your bag).’ ‘Bad breathing?’ What constitutes good or…
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