Posts Tagged ‘tweed’
Scots fashion designer launches spring/summer collection
A Scottish fashion brand designer has released her spring/summer range for 2018. Elizabeth Martin combines heritage with modernity in a celebration of contemporary British style. Elizabeth Martin, a Lanark-based contemporary womenswear label, presents understated luxury for the modern woman who values quality and fit. Using 100% British resources, all fabrics are still sourced within the…
Read MoreBringing children closer to nature with local deer
A Scottish carer has turned pioneer by introducing disadvantaged children in South Lanarkshire to the wonders of the wild deer that find a home on the city fringes. David Quarrell from East Kilbride wanted to combine his skills as carer and as an authority on urban deer to help connect local kids in the care…
Read MoreStep into spring with the new Walker Slater collection
A prestigious Scottish hotel is to host a luxurious fashion show in the stunning surrounds of the world-famous Peacock Alley. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered up with tweed-tailor specialists, Walker Slater and top jeweller, Laings, for the event. An exclusive global showcase of Walker Slater’s spring/summer collection, accessorised with sparkling jewellery from…
Read MoreSwinton Manse offers versatile family accommodation
Swinton Manse offers a peaceful and private location in the Scottish Borders. Galbraith present this beautiful home, at the east end of Swinton, immediately to the west of Swinton Church (which dates from 1729). Swinton Manse is an imposing traditional detached manse understood to date from 1771, with more recent extensions having been added in…
Read MoreBook review – The Tweed Dales: Journeys and Excavations
What’s the story? In an interesting hybrid of historical writing, folklore and travel writing, Elspeth Turner and Donald Smith attempt to take their reader on both a literary and physical journey through the Scottish Borders. The atmosphere of each of the six journeys they discuss is evoked through stories, myths and true past events all…
Read MoreMeetings set to be held to encourage more Scottish tree planting
Borders farmers and landowners are being invited to forestry talks in the next two weeks. Forestry Commission Scotland is hosting three evening talks in the Scottish Borders aimed at encouraging farmers and land owners to integrate tree planting into their business. The free talks will also provide information on the attractive forestry grants now available…
Read MoreNew TV show looks at life in the Galloway Forest
A new television series looking at Scotland’s Galloway Forest is coming to our TV screens tonight. The Forest is a six-part series which follows the lives of the men and women who live and work in the vast Galloway Forest. With 400 square miles of dramatic woodland, magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife, it is often…
Read MoreGet the better of the great outdoors with FINDRA’s merino wool clothing
FINDRA is an award-winning outdoor adventure clothing brand designed for women who enjoy being outside in nature. Founded in 2014 by fashion designer Alex Feechan, FINDRA combines Alex’s love of the great outdoors with her talent as a designer. Bringing together a wealth of experience and international design knowledge, FINDRA has created a unique product…
Read MoreTraditional cottage has been given a modern twist
A refurbished traditional cottage offering plenty of opportunities for fishing is on the market. Maxwellheugh Cottage is a delightful traditional detached cottage which apparently dates from the late 18th Century and has been Listed, Category B, as being of special architectural or historical interest. Presented to the market by Galbraith, the cottage has undergone refurbishment…
Read MoreEdinburgh eaterie ranked in the top 100 in Britain
A recently-opened Edinburgh restaurant with a five star rating on Trip Advisor has now been named as the top slot in Edinburgh’s open table bookings. Forage & Chatter, on Alva Street, made OpenTable’s 2017 top 100 restaurants in the UK based on diner reviews. The restaurant, which recently celebrated its one year anniversary, has shown…
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