Posts Tagged ‘wellbeing’
Heritage centre gets in a flap over its new arrivals
Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston is celebrating the happy hatchings of their lively canaries. The centre kept canaries as part of their Shale Oil Story– in the past, the birds were often kept by shale miners with the specialised role of detecting dangerous gasses underground. At the centre, the birds appeared happy in their…
Read MoreAttracting pollinators to your garden is easy as A, Bee, C
The whole planet is to be abuzz with activity for World Bee Day this weekend (Sunday, 20 May). Ecologists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have put together a list of top tips to protect these amazing insects and help your garden grow. With their bright and colourful array of flowers, gardens provide important food sources…
Read MoreCelebrating gin and getting into the summer spirit
Restoration Yard is getting into the summer spirit with a dedicated focus on Scottish gin for the month of May. The unique retail, wellbeing and food destination in the heart of Dalkeith Country Park will pay homage to the hugely popular drink throughout its dedicated Gin Month. Not only will Restoration Yard’s artisan food hall…
Read MoreWalkers encouraged to go to the Cairngorms
The final end of the winter means that the weather is starting to improve across Scotland. The Cairngorms National Park is encouraging people across Scotland to get out more and enjoy the park. Those who are keen to get out for a walk this spring and feel the benefits of being active but are unsure…
Read MoreMountain bike festival returns to Scotland
Lovers of the outdoors, both on and off the bike, are in for a treat this summer, at the Cream o’ the Croft Mountain Bike Festival. Supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s events directorate, the event makes a much-anticipated return to Comrie Croft, Braincroft, Perthshire, the award-winning green tourism destination, mountain bike trail centre…
Read MoreA wealth of health comes to a serene location
An inaugural festival of health, beauty and well-being will bring a feel good factor to East Lothian. Archerfield Walled Garden in Dirleton is delighted to announce it will host a packed festival celebrating well-being, health and beauty in one of East Lothian’s most beautifulsettings. The Detox Health Beauty Day at Archerfield Walled Garden will see…
Read MoreScottish charity will benefit from Harry and Meghan’s wedding
A Scottish charity is to benefit from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Wilderness Foundation UK has been listed as one of seven charities selected by Prince Harry and Ms Megan Markle to receive donations in place of gifts to celebrate their wedding on 19 May. The couple have chosen to re-direct…
Read MoreMental health campaign wins Scottish Rural Award
An outstanding campaign aimed at helping young farmers has won a special award. The Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Hero honour was bestowed upon the Ingliston-based Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). They took home the Rural Hero award for their inspiring Are Ewe Okay? campaign. Are Ewe Okay? promotes mental well-being amongst young farmers…
Read MoreGenerous gamekeepers do their bit to help those in need
Gamekeepers and estates across Angus and Grampian teamed up to provide meals of fresh local game for over 600 homeless and vulnerable people at Christmas. Angus Glens Moorland Group and Grampian Moorland Group were established in 2015 to showcase working and community life in remote rural glens. Over the past year they have been working…
Read MoreRetirement living can be taken as Red (Deer)
For discerning downsizers looking to release equity in a large family home then Red Deer Village near Glasgow is the ideal destination. Located in Stepps, the family run park, proudly presided over by the Hendry family for the past thirteen years, is a beautifully landscaped five star park with a wide selection of well appointed,…
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