Posts Tagged ‘UK’
We join the huskies for their annual Aviemore race
Dogs and sleds from all over the UK descended on Aviemore at the weekend. It was the venue for the 36th annueal Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Sled Dog Rally. Every year since 1984, mushers from across the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British sled…
Read More72% of Scottish vegans snubbed at restaurants
More than half of vegans in Scotland have accidentally consumed food excluded from their diet due to poor food labelling. Research conducted by Spoon Guru, has revealed that over half of vegans (72%) are being snubbed at restaurants across Scotland; and 75% have been served food that’s excluded from their diet while dining out. With…
Read MoreScotland to welcome Indian symphony orchestra
India’s first professional symphony orchestra is coming to Edinburgh next month. Music lovers will be able to experience the finesse, the power and the iridescent colours of one of the world’s newest and most exciting orchestras at Edinburgh’s iconic Usher Hall. Founded in 2006, the Symphony Orchestra of India brings together exceptional players from across the Subcontinent…
Read MoreAberdeen ice cream parlour to ‘Go Orange’ for a day
Iconic Scottish ice cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland will colour their most popular flavour, known as ‘Traditional’, bright orange next week. On Friday 1 February, to raise awareness and money for Muscular Dystrophy UK, Mackie’s 19.2, their Aberdeen ice cream parlour, will be a bright vision with orange lighting, balloons and staff dressed in orange…
Read MoreEnjoy an exclusive night with pop queens Bananarama
One of the 80s biggest pop groups is back with a new album this year – and an exclusive gig in Glasgow. For the past three decades, Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward have been one of pop’s most influential and revered groups. Their hit packed career happened because they were the mould-breakers. Sometimes reminders…
Read MoreSinger Tommy brings his famous voice to Scotland
A legendary Irish singer is set to perform in Glasgow. Described as The Voice of Ireland, Tommy Fleming has announced a live dates in Glasgow o bring his acclaimed sound to his hugely loyal fanbase. Supporting his recently released live album, Voice of Hope II, as well as his latest studio release, All I Can,…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep you safe with winter driving
Scotland has been hit by snow today, with a heavy snowfall in the west of Scotland this morning. The snowy weather will test the skills of UK drivers this week, says car manufacturer, SEAT, with sub-zero temperatures expected in most regions. Adverse weather conditions, poor visibility and very low temperatures usually cause a spike in…
Read MoreFords are top of the Scots – the rest prefer a Nissan
Scots flew in the face of the rest of the UK when it came to buying cars last year. While the Nissan Qashqai was the pick of the cars with Motorpoint customers in 2018, in Glasgow, Ford was the manufacturer of choice with customers. New figures from the independent car retailer, which has a network…
Read MoreSee the baby seahorses as they meet their public
Baby seahorses will be put on display at Macduff Marine Aquarium as part of a weekend of celebratory events throughout Aberdeenshire with the theme New Year, New You, New Us. The aquarium is delighted to have successfully raised four baby native spiny seahorses (Hippocampus guttulatus), after their adult male seahorse gave birth for the first…
Read MoreYou won’t believe your nose – it’s the KFC gravy candle
We all enjoy some fried chicken every now and again – but now the scent of a takeaway is being marked in a NEW CANDLE. KFC has captured the essence of its famous golden gravy in an epic limited-edition run of scented candles. KFC gravy superfans can get their hands on one of 230 limited…
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