Review: Dare2B Aptile Hooded Softshell Jacket

Scottish Field reviews a new lightweight, water-resistant and highly breathable jacket. WHAT IS IT: Aptile Hooded Softshell Jacket Athletic Blue Ebony Grey. RRP: £70. www.dare2b.com I WANT IT BECAUSE:  This is marketed in Dare2Be’s activewear range but is actually a great-value all-rounder that works on the golf course, walking, cycling or just slouching around the house. USEFUL…

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Holts Auctioneers – the leading auction house for sporting guns

Holts Auctioneers are Europe’s leading auction house for fine antique and modern sporting guns. They are based in charming premises on the Royal Estate at Wolferton in Norfolk. They hold four sales per year in March, June, September and December auctioning thousands upon thousands of lots to buyers from all over the world. The sales…

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Holts Auctioneers for fine antique guns

Holts Auctioneers are Europe’s leading auction house for fine antique and modern sporting guns. They are based in charming premises on the Royal Estate at Wolferton in Norfolk. They hold four sales per year in March, June, September and December auctioning thousands upon thousands of lots to buyers from all over the world. The sales…

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The leading auctioneers for fine antique guns

Holts Auctioneers are Europe’s leading auction house for fine antique and modern sporting guns. They are based in charming premises on the Royal Estate at Wolferton in Norfolk. They hold four sales per year in March, June, September and December auctioning thousands upon thousands of lots to buyers from all over the world. The sales…

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Online bookshop helps local stores

AN ONLINE bookshop has raised more than £122,000 for local bookshops. Bookshop.org donates most of its profits to bookshops, authors, and other groups involved in literature. “By design, we give away over 75% of our profit margin to stores, publications, authors and others who make up the thriving, inspirational culture around books,” it said. The…

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Talented artistic trio display their work together

An exhibition of works by artists George Birrell, Arie Vardi and David Parker is to open this weekend. The Torrance Gallery, based 36 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, will begin showing from this Saturday, 18 May, beginning with a private view in the morning. The exhibition will run until 1 June, showcasing the talents of George Birrell,…

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Vauxhall is Scotland’s biggest selling 19-plate car

Vauxhall was the largest-selling manufacturer in Scotland in the crucial 19-plate month of March. That’s according to figures released by the Scottish Motor Trade Association. Vauxhall sold 4,484 cars in Scotland last month, accounting for 12.5 per cent of the market. Corsa was Scotland’s best-selling car with sales of 1,690. Stephen Norman, Vauxhall’s group managing…

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Fine jewels auction is a real gem of a Sotheby’s sale

A unique chance to purchase some fine jewels from the most famous makes in the world is taking place. Sotheby’s is holding an auction in London on 5 June, entitled Fine Jewels. This will present the perfect opportunity to acquire exceptional jewels from some of the most sought-after makers. From 1930s Cartier, through to contemporary…

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Time’s running out to bid in online auction

A firm is holding an online auction of unsold lots from a sale last week. A host of paintings, sculptures, swords and other weaponry are being auctioned by Holts Auctioneers, who specialise in fine, modern and antique guns. The lots were unsold by Holts at a sale on 19 March, and bids are now being…

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Shop to hold first-ever sample sale this weekend

Holland Cooper Edinburgh is getting ready to hold its first-ever sample sale this weekend. Taking place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March, it will be the first time that iconic pieces from the Holland Cooper collection will be on sale with huge discounts. The store will be open from 10am – 6pm each day…

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