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The vending machine that dispenses fresh veg
Vending machines are no longer reserved solely for sweeties – the Stephen family of Lower Thorneybank Farm Shop in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. The humble vending machine – ever think you’d see one that supplied vegetables straight off the farm? Neither did we. Championing the field to fork concept, the Stephen family at Lower Thorneybank Farm Shop…
Read MoreJim Clark Motorsport Museum to open in July
The opening date of the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in the Borders has been revealed. Marking the 54th anniversary of Jim Clark’s historic win at the Indianapolis 500 this week, Scottish Borders Council, charity Live Borders and The Jim Clark Trust have announced the museum in Duns will open to the public on Thursday…
Read MoreWhite House is Scotland’s home of the year
The owner of a beautiful bespoke house hugging one of the country’s most stunning coastlines has been crowned winner of Scotland’s Home of the Year, as featured on the new BBC Scotland channel. Retired academic Lesley Smith’s house in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, was revealed as the stand-out property of the series’ eight-week run in…
Read MoreAll hail the great architect – celebrating Mackintosh
A celebration of one of Scotland’s great architects is to be shown on TV. Mackintosh: Glasgow’s Neglected Genius looks at Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s legacy but also reflects on how he was never fully appreciated in his homeland during his lifetime. Celebrated artist and fellow Glaswegian, Lachlan Goudie, a great lover of Mackintosh and aficionado of…
Read MoreDigging in the dirt to uncover Abbey’s secrets
The biggest-ever exploration of one of Renfrewshire’s most mysterious historical features is now underway – and hopes to unveil some centuries-old secrets. An archaeological dig has started at Paisley’s Abbey Drain – a complex underground structure which links the town’s 850-year-old Abbey to the River Cart. The 100m long underground passageway, thought to be more…
Read MoreIt’s the right time to see some baby puffins
The Scottish Seabird Centre is today (Monday) launching its official 2019 puffin season. It comes as these spectacular seabirds settle into their burrows and the first of this year’s pufflings – puffin chicks – begin to make an appearance. The season marks the peak period of puffin activity on the local Isles of May, Fidra,…
Read MoreA Royal helped silver business show its mettle
A Royal visit has given a Scottish business a massive boost. Since opening in September last year, Vanilla Ink’s silversmithing workshop in Banff has welcomed many visitors through its doors – but receiving a royal seal of approval from Prince Charles has provided a massive boost to its profile. The VIP visit by the Duke…
Read MoreThousands took part in pipe band championships
Several thousand of the world’s best pipers and drummers turned Paisley into a sea of tartan at the weekend as the town hosted one of piping’s biggest and most prestigious events. The British Pipe Band Championships saw huge crowds flock to the town’s St James Playing Fields for the first of the five annual ‘majors’…
Read MoreA celebration of the oldest fabric in Scotland
A touring exhibition is showcasing new uses for Scotland’s oldest fabric. Y/Our Linen Stories returns to Custom Lane in Leith, Edinburgh on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May with a pop-up exhibition and new displays focusing on migration and maritime cultures. In 2018, Our Linen Stories celebrated contemporary design and sustainability, exploring key locations with…
Read MoreThe distillery you’ve probably tried and didn’t know
Whisky fans around the world could enjoy a little taste of North British when they raise a blended dram to their lips. Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital, The North British Distillery is an Edinburgh institution and a key part of the Scotch Whisky industry. It is nestled in the city’s west end between…
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