Posts Tagged ‘news’
The man who saved the army – without holding rank
Sir John Pringle saved the lives of countless soldiers without ever commanding a battalion. This well researched book by a fellow physician tells the story of how his changes to hospital management, discipline and hygiene successfully reduced the numbers of deaths from diseases such as typhus and dysentry amongst the troops. Saving The Army: The…
Read MoreA cracking psychological thriller
In this psychological thriller, Breakers, 17-year-old Tyler is the glue that is holding his family together – just. Living in a deprived Edinburgh tower block, with drug addict mum and little sister, Tyler is coerced into a life of crime by his older half-brother, Barry. In a botched-up job, Barry stabs the wife of a…
Read MoreA passionate affair in The Sound of the Hours
Occupation during the Second World War in Barga, Tuscany, turns plans for the future of 17-year-old Vita on their head, in The Sound of the Hours by Karen Campbell. The arrival of Frank Chapel, a young black US soldier, finds the Scottish-Italian heroine falling deeply in love. The vividly portrayed characters embark on a passionate…
Read MoreA guide to guns and rifles in the 21st century
With stunning photography throughout, British Gunmakers of the 21st Century is a magnificent volume which showcases the variety of British-made guns and rifles available today. Dallas, an advisor to Holts Auctioneers, provides an illuminating history of the top notch gun manufacturers who still employ a significant element of hand craftsmanship whilst embracing new technologies. For…
Read MoreAward-winning firm launch new dairy-free ice cream
An award-winning Scots firm has launched a strawberry flavoured dairy-free ice cream, to add to their offerings this summer. Created by Equi’s Ice Cream in Hamilton, using a unique blend of coconut oil and strawberry puree, Strictly Strawberry contains 97 calories and 3.1g of fat per 100g with no dairy products to create a creamy…
Read MoreWe try and test the Jack Wolfskin Vojo Hike II boots
Tried and tested – Jack Wolfskin Men’s Vojo Hike II Mid Hiking Boots (£69.99) What is it: A great lightweight, intermediate walking boot. Strong ankle support, breathable, waterproof and a comfy fit. What I liked: I tested these boots out on a three-day walk around the hills in the Scottish Borders, and having taken them…
Read MoreFringe: True stories of an incredible life well lived
There are some people that can make their lives complicated, there are others for whom life is complicated, then there is Fiona Goodwin. The title of her monologue, A Very British Lesbian, gives it away: she is a lesbian. Everything conspired to keep her in the closet, her religion, her country and her mother’s desire…
Read MoreSelling with The Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery offers a comprehensive and discreet service to those seeking advice on valuation or wishing to sell works of art. Sometimes it will be their advice to seek an appraisal with an auctioneer but these days the costs of conducting business at auction, particularly for a potential vendor, are such that the Gallery…
Read MoreBe prepared for the worst of winter on the roads
Scots drivers are being urged to make sure they’re making the correct preparations for winter. After a relatively mild November so far, forecasters have warned that the cold weather coming in from the east is set to bring sleet and snow to parts of the UK. With temperatures likely to drop below freezing, reaching as…
Read MoreGardeners get ready for spring
Now that spring is finally just around the corner we welcome back our ‘Garden News’ pages in your March issue. In it you will find lots of tips on what to do in the garden at this time of year to ensure that everything is in top condition for a colourful year. There are also…
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