Posts Tagged ‘UK’
£1 million investment is one to watch
Jeweller and diamond retailer Chisholm Hunter has opened its first flagship luxury watch boutique in Glasgow. Set to be Scotland’s must-visit watch destination, £1 million has been invested in the high-end store in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade, which features exclusive brands Breguet, Blancpain and Glashutte Original. Breguet, the brand worn by iconic figures through the ages…
Read MoreBe prepared for the worst of winter on the roads
Scots drivers are being urged to make sure they’re making the correct preparations for winter. After a relatively mild November so far, forecasters have warned that the cold weather coming in from the east is set to bring sleet and snow to parts of the UK. With temperatures likely to drop below freezing, reaching as…
Read MoreBeware the dangerous signs of mouth cancer
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month – so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of this terrible disease. Many people won’t realise that their dentist can actually spot symptoms of mouth cancer during routine check-ups, before referring you on to a hospital for further examination. By going to a regular dental check-up twice…
Read MoreScottish Car of the Year wins another honour
The revolutionary all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has been named as the BBC TopGear Magazine EV of the Year. With a range of 292 miles (WLTP) and acceleration from 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds, the I-PACE is a cutting-edge zero emissions performance SUV. I-PACE has already been named German Car of the Year, Sunday Times Car of the…
Read MoreCould you be a Great British Bake Off contestant?
James Morton, Norman Calder, Marie Campbell, Tom Hetherington and Flora Shedden have all done it – now could you? They’re some of the Scots who have shown they know their baklava from their Princess cakes. The search is now on for contestants for the 2019 Great British Bake Off, and the company who make the…
Read MoreA window to a long-forgotten Scottish past
A stunning photographic exhibition taking visitors back in time to old Edinburgh has opened. The City Art Centre showcases an exhibition of vintage street photography by Robert Blomfield, revealing part of a remarkable private archive of his stunning work. Blomfield practised street photography across the UK from the 1950s to the 1970s, beginning in Edinburgh.…
Read MoreScots silver that was kept secret from the Vikings
Concealed underground for over a thousand years, this fascinating haul of elaborately decorated Scottish silverware came to light in the middle of the 20th century during an excavation on St Ninian’s Isle, Shetland. Dated back to 700-800AD, the coveted collection, known as the St Ninian’s Treasure, is the only Scottish hoard of fine metalwork of…
Read MoreWhen Arriva buses were serving Scotland
Books about buses are, in many ways, like the vehicles themselves. You wait a while for one, and then several arrive in a short space of time. Amberley Publishing has, over the past few months, released a series of books chronicling buses in Scotland, which have been of interest, even to this casual reader with…
Read MoreUnique outdoor jackets via Kickstarter
A Scottish outerwear manufacturer is to launch a Kickstarter campaign next month. Hancock Vulcanised aim to launch three fully customisable, luxury raincoat ranges, providing a bespoke option for the first time in the brand’s history. Launching on December 14 2018, the Kickstarter campaign allows customers the option to pledge funds to Hancock, based on the…
Read MoreSerene Santa’s Grotto for children with autism
Santa’s farmyard cottage will become a serene haven for children with autism and their families on 1 December. Almond Valley have teamed up with Lothian Autistic Society to offer exclusive visits to Santa for children who may get distressed with loud music, flashing lights and long queues. Instead of a bright, noisy environment, Santa will…
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