Posts Tagged ‘Will’
A satirical look at what we value in modern culture
The Brilliant & Forever is an unusual novel draws the reader through its satirical looking glass into a recognisable but not-quite-familiar world. On a small island populated entirely by writers, the annual Brilliant and Forever Festival is a focal point in the calendar. Its stakes are glory or ignominy. Who will be chosen by the…
Read MoreEnjoy a memorable wedding at these superb venues
Scotland boasts such incredible scenery and historic venues, it’s understandable why people come from all over the world to be married here. If you’re looking for a venue for a wedding , Scotland is blessed with superb locations, great and small. Outstanding wedding venues can provide a backdrop and make memories that will last a…
Read MorePutting the fun back into foraging for food
The Forager’s Calendar is a marvelous tome, as John Wright wears his learning lightly as his detailed account of foraging reveals not only his vast knowledge of wild food. There’s also a wry humour and huge array of endearing anecdotes which combine to make this a compelling read. Month by month, the former forager at…
Read MoreMatt got on his bike to highlight multiple sclerosis
Extreme athlete Matt Piper wants to help fellow multiple sclerosis sufferers. How did you find out that you had multiple sclerosis? I was training to become a Royal Marine but I failed the medical because I came down with what I thought at the time was just a bit of man flu. But it got…
Read MoreTaking Scottish strawberries to the rest of the UK
Scotty Brand strawberries will be bursting onto shelves throughout the UK this weekend after winning a UK wide listing with a major supermarket. The Scottish food producer, Scotty Brand, is doubling the amount of strawberries and raspberries grown this year, after securing the UK contract, meaning that its delicious berries will be available to buy…
Read MoreSurfing Scots star in new Carling TV advert
A group of intrepid Scots surfers who brave the freezing cold waters of the North Sea have become the stars of a new national advertising campaign from Carling called ‘Made Local’. 45-year-old Jason Burnett stars in the ad, along with his fellow surf friends from the local, windswept town of Pease Bay in Berwickshire. Jason…
Read MoreThe Lassi is a milk treat – for the lads and lassies!
They say it’s the oldest smoothie in the world and a special version of it is now being served up in Scotland for World Milk Day tomorrow (Saturday). The Lassi is a smooth and creamy Indian summer cooler that is traditionally served in earthen pots called matkas. Boasting miraculous powers that can cool you instantly,…
Read MoreThey are setting their sights on finding romance
It could be love at first sights, if all goes well at a shooting event. Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags is hoping to add a bit of romance to their event in June. It’s a first for the club as Mhairi Morriss, owner of Jomm Events and founder of…
Read MoreThriller will keep you reading late at night
From the author of Dead Girl Walking comes another gripping crime drama. Diana Jager is a successful young surgeon and anti-sexism blogger, but when her personal details are revealed online as part of a revenge crime, her life crumbles. Shortly afterwards she meets Peter and the pair begin a fairytale romance. In just six months…
Read MoreFree prosecco for Edinburgh’s graduates at Dine
With Edinburgh’s graduation season soon upon us, multi-award winning brasserie Dine will be toasting the Class of 2019 by offering complimentary bubbles to every graduate. Throughout the city’s graduation season, which runs from 17th June until 10th July, Edinburgh’s college and university graduates will receive a complimentary glass of prosecco* from Dine when booking a…
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