Posts Tagged ‘living’
Fun, games and a storm at Scottish caravan park
Life at the Pettycur Caravan Park continues on our TV screens tonight. On Fife’s coast, three generations of the Wallace family built and now run one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks, mucking in whatever the job. The staff who help them are like extended family – from the bars and restaurant manager to the maintenance…
Read MoreWELL-BEING: Feeding the mind, body and soul with Scotland Retreats
Taking a trip to the bonnie, bonnie banks, Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton explores ones of the latest trends in the health and well-being industry – ‘luxury wellness retreats’… ‘What would make today great?’ As we sat in the spectacular surrounds of Ardoch House in Gartocharn, floor to ceiling glass framing a misty Loch Lomond outside,…
Read MoreCeltic Music Radio finds a new home near Glasgow
It was music to the ears of radio station bosses when they got the chance to move into a new studio complex at the Braehead Centre. Celtic Music Radio has now started broadcasting their wide range of traditional and contemporary folk, roots, Americana and world music programmes from a new home at the popular shopping…
Read MoreA real life adventure story that sounds like a movie
Do you fancy abseiling into an erupting volcano? Living off two sea slugs and a crab for a week? How about being locked in a bunker for ten days without so much as a sliver of daylight? Me neither. These impossibly testing environments may seem fit for Tom Cruise’s next Hollywood blockbuster, but in reality…
Read MoreA helping hand for small Scottish businesses
New research shows that whilst 81 per cent of businesses in Scotland are optimistic about the future of their business, 32 per cent feel worried and/or anxious taking on debt for the first time. Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host masterclasses which will…
Read MoreA tasty vegan twist on the popular steak bake
Today’s Veganuary recipe is a variation on the popular high street bakery steak bake. We’re presenting recipes courtesy of four-time Sunday Times bestselling authors and co-creators of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who have sold more than one million copies of their plant-based cookbooks. Since they launched the BOSH! platform over five years ago,…
Read MoreA delicious Turkish pide recipe to bake
Our Veganuary recipes packed with flavour continue today with a filling Turkish pide. Last week, and from now until Wednesday, we’re presenting recipes courtesy of four-time Sunday Times bestselling authors and co-creators of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who have sold more than one million copies of their plant-based cookbooks. Since they launched the…
Read MoreThe perfect book for every Scottish kitchen
Sue Lawrence, author of Scottish Baking, has been described as ‘arguably the greatest living Scottish cookery writer.’ Written by Scottish journalist and food writer, this pretty and useful baking guide can be used by anyone from the complete beginner to the most experienced home cook. Filled with 70 Scottish recipes (both sweet and savoury) from…
Read MoreA farmhouse property packed full of potential
A Scots farmhouse in need of restoration has been brought to the property market. Presented by Bidwells, Dalnabo Farmhouse, in Ballinluig, is a detached 1.5 storey traditional stone and lime constructed farmhouse under a pitched timber-framed slate covered roof benefiting from a mix of timber framed and UPVC double glazing throughout. On the first floor…
Read MoreSimple shakshuka is a filling alternative
Ever tried a shakshuka ? No? Veganuary gives you the perfect excuse. We’re presenting recipes courtesy of four-time Sunday Times bestselling authors and co-creators of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who have sold more than one million copies of their plant-based cookbooks. Since they launched the BOSH! platform over five years ago, they have…
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