Posts Tagged ‘results’
Which birds are missing from your area?
THERE are 73 million fewer birds in the UK than there were back in 1970, according to figures released by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to mark today’s International Dawn Chorus Day. Almost 30 million house sparrows, 20 million starlings, four million skylarks, two million blackbirds, and one million chaffinches have vanished from the…
Read MoreIslanders slam ferry services, but praise staff
SCOTLAND’S ferry services are falling “well below” the public’s expectations, according to the Scottish Parliament. Nearly 400 individuals and groups responsed to a survey run by Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee. The results, published today, revealed anger at “short-notice service cancellations and the impact this is having on many aspects of life in…
Read MoreHeather’s joy at beauty awards success
A beauty entrepreneur from Glasgow has achieved national awards success. Heather McDowall, beauty entrepreneur and founder of Niche Brow Co, is celebrating after she scooped the prize for Best Beauty Product at the highly acclaimed WOTC New Faces Awards, triumphing over several nationwide brands and well known celebrity rivals. Heather, who is from the south…
Read MoreNew facial uses Nobel Prize winning tech to reverse signs of ageing
A new facial boasting Nobel Prize winning technology has arrived at Edinburgh’s Soul Retreat. There’s always a frisson of excitement when news of a new treatment filters through to my inbox. And this time I was delighted to hear that Soul Retreat, an organic spa in Edinburgh with a focus on well-being was offering a…
Read MoreMore wildlife spotted on Invercauld Estate
GAMEKEEPERS at Invercauld Estate on Royal Deeside have spotted more nesting birds from a wider range of species during their latest wildlife surveys. In total, 1,117 breeding pairs of endangered birds were identified during the three-month study, up 16% on last year’s results. Thirty-seven species were recorded nesting on the estate, including curlew, dotterel, and…
Read MoreUnexpected online benefits for Glenalmond College
SWITCHING to distance learning has brought a range of unexpected benefits at Glenalmond College, according to the head of the Perthshire school. The independent institution, which has around 360 pupils aged between 12 and 18 on its roll, reported “a very positive response” from parents, including an “exceptionally strong” attendance at its first online parents’…
Read MoreUncover true potential at Kilgraston School
Every school claims to be special, but when visitors come to Kilgraston, they say that this school feels ‘feel different’… and that’s because it is. Kilgraston have got the outstanding academic results; they’ve got the state of the art sports facilities, the only onsite school equestrian centre in Scotland, exceptional pastoral care and 54 acres…
Read MoreHow to put a healthy glow on your face
Chamomile Sanctuary is tucked away in the heart of the West End of Edinburgh. Heading down the stairs into the womb-like relaxation room I felt the strains of the day start to melt away, and I hadn’t even started my treatment yet. My visit was to test run the new Medik8 Facial and I was…
Read MoreMark British Pie Week with this Keeper’s Pie recipe
This week is British Pie Week, and today and tomorrow, we’re bringing you pie recipes from the British Game Alliance. Today, we present The Keeper’s Pie, which can be made with BGA assured game meat. This is an upgrade on the classic Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie! For best results, try using a mix of…
Read MoreDairy farmers needed for M.Bovis study
Dairy farmers across Scotland are being urged to take part in a new study to help scientists better understand the spread of Mycoplasma bovis in cattle. Calves infected with Mycoplasma bovis can develop pneumonia, middle ear disease, resulting in a head tilt, and arthritis with resultant reduced growth. In addition to these clinical signs, affected…
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