New general manager for Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky

A whisky firm as appointed a new general manager. Huntly-based Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky has a new arrival in the form of Neil Miller, who is its new general manager. The 38-year-old has spent most of his career working in the oil and gas sector, six years of which was spent in the Middle East…

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Children discover the impact of World War I on their area

A new education resource exploring the impact of the First World War on East Dunbartonshire has been launched. The new teaching and learning resource features stories from the EDLC archives and local studies collections – many of them are new discoveries from the East Dunbartonshire’s War research volunteers, who have spent the past two years exploring the lives of…

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High flyers are all ready to release their first album

A group of inspiring musicians are dreaming of hitting the big time as they prepare to launch their debut album. Pictures of Reality is the first album from Sounds of the Gallery, an inclusive group of musicians, some of whom have autism or learning disabilities. The band, based out of Kirkintilloch’s Kelvinbank Resource Centre in…

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Dramatic dance performances will entertain in Glasgow

A dramatic dance performance in two parts is coming to Glasgow’s Tramway Theatre next week. The Tramway commissioned Brighton-based choreographer, performer and stage designer Theo Clinkard to create a compelling and visually arresting dance work. This Bright Field will come to the threate on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14. In part one, the…

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Charity gala in aid of Syria comes to Edinburgh

Following on from its sell-out world premiere at Sadler’s Wells, Requiem for Aleppo will be coming to Edinburgh for a very special gala performance in aid of Syria Relief  on Wednesday 16 August. So moved by the images he saw coming from the devastated city of Aleppo, composer David Cazalet wrote and produced the score for…

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Revolutionary party planned for Falkirk Wheel’s 15th birthday

Scottish Canals is inviting the public to celebrate the 15th birthday of the world’s only rotating boat lift with a special party at The Falkirk Wheel. Featuring an array of unique events, performances, and copious amounts of cake, the party on May 27th will offer fun for all the family. Visitors can go roamin’ with…

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STOER – The new Scottish skincare range for men

New male skincare range, STOER Skincare for Men, available exclusively in Harvey Nichols and online from 11th March 2017, is the brainchild of Scottish skincare expert and business woman Marianne Morrison. Marianne’s background combining beauty and international business, where she worked in a male-dominated industry, provided the concept, inspiration and vision to create and launch…

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Monday 7th March – weekend review

Colder today, busy weekend made busier by late Friday night transfer of Buffalo Ballet from Loch Leven Equine to Royal Dick Veterinary Hospital, luckily he has made good progess there under the excellent care of John Mark O’Leary and should be home tomorrow.  Some of the runners ran above expectations and some below, details on…

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