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…

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The perfect time to lodge at Mains of Taymouth

Village life doesn’t get much better at Mains of Taymouth. Luxury lodges, from top supplier Island Leisure, who supply properties at some of Scotland’s most exclusive parks, can currently be purchased from a very affordable £179,900 at Taymouth Village, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore. Two stunning styles are currently available to choose from – the Riverside,…

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Set sail for fun adventures on a school ship

Follow the adventures of Ben and Fee MacTavish who go to an unusual school – the School Ship Tobermory, where young people learn to be sailors. When a film crew arrives on another ship, the Albatross, Ben is chosen to be one of their movie extras. But he soon becomes suspicious – is this film…

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Seven of the best from Brunello’s 2014 vintage

Wet weather and cool temperatures didn’t stop some Brunello wineries from producing excellent bottles, writes Peter Ranscombe. THINK Tuscany, think sunshine: whether it’s Tony Blair wandering around in shorts and a t-shirt on his summer holidays or field after field of fragrant purple lavender swaying in the breeze, it’s hard to picture Italy’s most-famous wine…

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Five years of excellence pays off with TripAdvisor

Consistently good reviews have earned a Scots holiday village a place in the TripAdvisor hall of fame. Having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years, Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore, has qualified for the review site’s Hall of Fame. The family run estate, situated in…

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A beautiful property dating back to 1902

A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…

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The inspiration for Peter Pan to opens its doors

This Saturday sees the opening of Scotland’s latest international visitor attraction – Moat Brae house and garden, the new National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling. The beautiful Georgian property in Dumfries, where the young J.M. Barrie and his friends played the games that inspired Peter Pan, was saved from demolition 10 years ago and…

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Help put a swing in dad’s step this Father’s Day

A series of golf-themed whiskies have been teed up to mark Father’s Day. Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Spirit of The Open, entered a five-year partnership with The Open, golf’s original championship, in 2018. To celebrate, it has crafted a selection of highly collectible single malt gifting options that will help Father’s Day go with a…

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A new beginning for cool commercial interiors

With the growing demand for cool commercial interiors, Kitchens International has created a new stand-alone division – KI Interiors. As the trend for stunning interiors in restaurants, hotels, interior shops and dining facilities grows, there is a gap in the market in Scotland for specialist designers for this sector. Helen Taylor, one of KI’s top…

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Former school near a loch is a real class act

An attractive former school in an attractive rural setting with lochside views is now available. Presented by Galbraith, An Tigh Sgoile is a semi-detached, former schoolhouse within a pretty rural location in Aberfeldy, Perthshire. The house has a dual aspect sitting room with a wood burning stove and a dining room, also with a wood…

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