Have a fish supper – and back the RNLI’s good work

Scotland’s biggest fish and chip restaurant will be raising money for the RNLI’s Fish Supper campaign, with activities kicking off with a meal for volunteer crew from the Kinghorn and Queensferry stations or the rest of October. The 11,000 sq.ft Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh, in the former St John’s Church, has quickly established…

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Blacks Outdoors teams up with British Heart Foundation

Glasgow retailer Blacks Outdoors have teamed up with the UK’s biggest heart research charity to offer discounts to store customers who donate unwanted clothing and footwear to The British Heart Foundation. Customers who shop in store with Blacks are eligible to receive a 15% discount off their in-store purchases, by donating their quality unwanted clothing…

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When protestors raged at the Skye Road Bridge

The protests against tolls on the Skye Road Bridge is to feature in a new TV series. BBC Scotland is turning the spotlight on stories of protests in Scotland which grabbed the headlines – and left lasting effects on the communities involved. On 22 October, The Battle of Skye Bridge will be shown on BBC Scotland, from…

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A shortbread and gin recipe from Bake Off’s Ruby

2018 Great British Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal is working with The Old Curiosity Distillery in Edinburgh to bring back its popular Christmas gin. The Old Curiosity Distillery’s Christmas gin is distilled with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom which gives the undeniably familiar smell of Christmas and provides a festive spicy flavour. The ingredients used to…

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Macallan Distillery chasing another prestigious prize

The Macallan distillery and visitor experience is in the running for another major architectural award. It is one of six candidates for the Stirling Prize, which is bestowed by the Royal Institute of British Architects, recognising excellence in architecture on any scale. The £140 million project at the Easter Elchies estate was designed by London…

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John Stephens-Orr – the snapper to the stars

In the 1950s and 60s, having your portrait taken by dapper snapper John Stephens-Orr bestowed real social cachet. David McNeil shares his experiences of working with the Scottish society photographer. In 1963 I was a 17-year-old trainee commercial artist with an advertising agency in Glasgow. The boss called me in one day and told me…

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GlenAllachie marks a very special second birthday

The GlenAllachie has revealed Batch 3 of its Cask Strength series and five new single casks, on the second anniversary of its purchase by Billy Walker, Hot on the heels of winning Scottish Whisky Distillery Of The Year, The GlenAllachie is launching Batch 3 of its Cask Strength series, and a new collection of five…

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Gin is first with recyclable freepost gin pouches

A Scots gin has become the first gin available in fully recyclable pouches that can be returned to its distillery – for free. Rock Rose Gin, nased at the Dunnet Bay Distillery in Caithness, can be sent back by freepost via standard Royal Mail. Once at the distillery, the pouches will be collected by Terracycle…

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A country cottage near the Caledonian Canal

A charming detached home in an outstanding rural situation surrounded by beautiful countryside is on the property market. Presented for sale by Strutt and Parker, Bridge of Oich Cottage, Invergarry, Inverness-shire is a generously proportioned rural property will suit a variety of buyers including those looking for an idyllic rural retreat to those looking for…

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Tombuie House has stunning views over a loch

Tombuie House is a contemporary five bedroom house in a majestic position with views towards a loch. Presented by Strutt & Parker, and built in a majestic position, at circa 300 meters (900 feet) above sea level and situated about two miles to the southeast of the village of Kenmore, Tombuie House is a contemporary…

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