Remembering the fallen on Scotland’s beaches

Tributes to the fallen in war were made all over Scotland yesterday, with six special commemorations on the nation’s beaches. Film director Danny Boyle’s special Armistice commission, Pages of the Sea, for 14-18 NOW and National Theatre of Scotland, took place at St Ninian’s Isle beach in Shetland, West Sands in St Andrews, Scapa beach…

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Go back to the future with this modernised cottage

A beautiful country property blending a traditional cottage with modern extension is currently for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Remilton is a substantial rural home of the highest calibre, which has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation over two levels extending to about 351 sqm (3,779 sqft).…

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Get free tickets to some of Scotland’s top tourist sites

Historic Environment Scotland is launching a free ticket giveaway to some of Scotland’s top heritage visitor attractions. HES have thousands of free tickets to give away to some of the most iconic sites in the country on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November, as part of the build-up to this year’s St Andrew’s Day celebrations.…

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Keep the cold away with this tasty haggis recipe

Now that the clocks have changed, it’s obvious that winter is on its way. The warm, endless summer days seem so long ago, as our thoughts now turn to keeping the cold away. Courtesy of Callum Gilmour, head chef at The Saint in St Andrews, we have this delicious recipe to warm your nights, and…

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Genesis of a charity success brewing story

Two Scots are behind a charity project that sees money go to great causes every time someone drinks their beer. Alan Mahon and Josh Littlejohn are behind craft beer BrewGooder, with profits going to fund clean water projects in developing countries. Their work has already raised huge sums, and we turn back the clock to…

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First self care day at spa to benefit charities

The Fairmont St Andrews is set to launch its first self care day next week. Taking place on 9 October, it is open to everyone including those going through a cancer journey, and 10% of proceeds from all ticket sales will go to the Made for Life Foundation and Beatson Cancer Charity. Specifically designed to…

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Past and present collide in this Scottish cottage

A beautiful country property blending a traditional cottage with modern extension is currently for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Remilton is a substantial rural home of the highest calibre, which has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation over two levels extending to about 351 sqm (3,779 sqft).…

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New head chef joins award-winning St Andrews eaterie

A multi-award winning two AA rosette restaurant has appointed a new head chef. Mat Majer has been appointed head chef at The Adamson in St Andrews, which opened in St Andrews in 2012. He joins the team from his role at BABA in Edinburgh where he was stationed since it opened at the Principal Charlotte…

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The best pre-university qualification for students

What is the easiest route into a Scottish university? A hot topic in today’s world and deliberated by families across the UK as they decide which school – and which curriculum route – will suit their child and provide them with the best opportunity of securing a coveted Scottish university place. Regardless of exam qualification,…

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No disappointment with seafood at The Fishmarket

I’ve seen a few whoppers in my life, but The Fishmarket was the biggest ever. It was described as simply ‘Fruits of the Sea, a selection of today’s fresh seafood served over ice’, but when our seafood platter starter (£54) arrived, it turned out to be a groaning trencher filled with ice and topped with…

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