Posts Tagged ‘Will’
Warning to those collecting their own seafood
A Scottish council has warned people collecting their own seafood to beware of high levels of shellfish toxin. Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified raised levels of shellfish toxins in Loch Leurbost in Lewis. Eating shellfish such as mussels, cockles, or razor fish from these areas may pose a risk…
Read MoreThis new exhibition will appeal to your sweet tooth
Scots are well-known for their sweet tooth, loving soft drinks and confectionery. And now sweetie enthusiasts can explore the story of the Lanarkshire confectionery industry at Sweetie!, a new exhibition. This display explores the story of the Lanarkshire confectionery industry, from snowballs and soor plooms to tablet, is running until 19 August at the Summerlee…
Read MoreWi-fi technology now extended to a Scots beach
People relaxing on a popular Scottish beach will be able to enjoy free high-speed wi-fi. Visitors to Aberdeen Beach can now use the City Connect network to access the internext. In 2016, Aberdeen City Council first introduced coverage in the city as part of its Being Digital programme The latest roll-out takes in the area…
Read MoreA sweet treat you will make over and over again
We present our third and final recipe from Trump Turnberry’s executive chef Alan Matthew. A key figure at the heart of the golfers’ paradise that is Trump Turnberry, it is as famous for its food as its fairways. Alan said: ‘We don’t take food apart, if you order a fillet steak then that’s what you…
Read MoreCelebrate the summer with this strawberry recipe
Summer and strawberries; it’s a match made in heaven. Nothing says British summer-time more than sitting back with a glass of something bubbly, whilst enjoying some delicious, British-grown strawberries. Courtesy of our friends at Scottish-bred AVA Strawberries, we have a fantastic dessert recipes that is sure to be a hit. AVA strawberries offer the best…
Read MoreSeven ways to maintain your holiday tan
We all love heading off into the sun with the hope that we will return sporting a bronzed glow, but why does it never seem to last? The sun tan you spent the last week religiously building on the lounger tends to disappear after a few weeks, this is because the outside layer of skin…
Read MoreNew approved list from the British Game Alliance
A list of assured shoots and agents is now live on the British Game Alliance website. When people are looking to go shooting, they want to ensure they are supporting the best practice in British game, which the Alliance encourages. Nearly 100 shoots have joined over the last month – demonstrating to others that they…
Read MoreKeep your garden looking at its best this July
It’s mid-summer and the garden is now at its most colourful. The frantic rush of exuberant growth has passed and garden plants are showing off their glorious foliage textures and flower displays, filling borders and patio containers with colour and fragrance. Here, Louise Golden, resident plant expert at Dobbies Garden Centre, gives her top tips…
Read MoreKeep your garden growing in the heatwave
As temperatures sizzle across Scotland, Brian Hawthorn, horticulturist at Cardwell Garden Centre, offers hot tips to make sure your plants and flowers continue to thrive. Droplets of water on leaves can magnify the sun’s rays, scorching your plants. Water your garden in the cooler temperatures of the evening using a watering can or hose with…
Read MoreRecord-breaking musical comes to Edinburgh this month
Tim Firth’s new British musical featuring Take That hits will play in Edinburgh from 10-14 July. The Band tells the story of five 16 year-old friends in 1992 who are big fans of ‘the band’. Twenty-five years later, the 40-something women are reunited and once more try to fulfil their dream of meeting their heroes.…
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