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Scottish distillery collaborates with local artist
SKYE’S oldest distillery Talisker has named local artist Katie Tunn as its first-ever artist in residence, creating an exclusive label design. Katie has also collaborated with the Talisker Brand Home team to create a unique whisky and painting experience, ‘Piece of the Sea’, which will run on 14 February 2024. She has designed the label […]
Scots local hits out at council’s shoddy pothole repair jobs that have left street looking like a “patchwork quilt”
A SCOTS local has hit out at his council’s shoddy pothole repair jobs that have left a street looking like a “patchwork quilt”. Colin Cornwall has reported countless potholes he’s found in Portobello, Edinburgh to the local City of Edinburgh Council but has been consistently left unimpressed by their efforts. The 57-year-old’s recent report involved […]
Free swimming lessons keep opportunities afloat for local kids
Hundreds of Aberdeen children provided with vital life skills CHILDREN IN Aberdeen are being offered free swimming lessons as part of an inclusive swimming initiative from a local leisure provider. Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has provided 367 children with free swimming lessons this year as part of its very own community initiative, delivering a bespoke […]
Scots left bewildered as local council host poll to ask how much residents want their rent increased by
SCOTS have been left bewildered after their local council hosted a poll to ask residents how much they wanted their rent increased by. Tenants of council properties in South Ayrshire have recently began receiving letters from South Ayrshire Council asking them to vote on how much their rent should be increased by. The letter provides […]
Local swimming providers championing inclusion
74% of children with additional support needs in mainstream lessons A NATIONAL diversity and inclusion initiative has reported a record number of children with additional support needs enrolled in mainstream swimming lessons in Aberdeen. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of children with additional support needs who partake in Learn in Swim lessons with Sport Aberdeen are now […]
Scotland Loves Local Gift Card nears £15 million milestone as it unveils festive campaign
The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card has offered up the chance for one lucky Scot to land £1,000 to spend in the run up to Christmas. The Win Your Dream Christmas campaign was launched as the initiative nears a milestone of £15 million loaded onto the cards, with over £640,000 of cards sold in 2023 […]
Local swimming provider championing inclusion
Mainstream lessons reach more children with disabilities A LOCAL authority has broken down barriers to allow swimming lessons to be accessible and inclusive to all children across South Ayrshire. A new report shows that 85% of children with disabilities take part in mainstream Learn to Swim lessons in 2023 in the area, up from 77% […]
Scots couple win council support after unknown local complains about their Crazy Frog mural
A SCOTS couple have won the support of their local council after a neighbour allegedly complained about the Crazy Frog mural on their wall. John and Caroline Mackay received a letter through the door last month informing them of a case in relation to their property over the mural on their garden wall. John and […]
Scots charity winner appeals for local volunteers
A SCOTS charity volunteer is appealing for people to volunteer for Childline services. Shelly Adams – a volunteer for the charity – was recently honoured at the Celebrate Aberdeen 2023 Awards for raising thousands for the NSPCC and is encouraging members of the public to sign up. Shell Adams and Jamie Murray. (C) NSPCC. The […]
Scots minnow side’s young ultras stun footie fans with incredible tifo in local rival clash
THE young supporters of a Scots minnow side have stunned footie fans with their incredible tifo spotted in their match against local rivals. Edinburgh side Spartans FC won promotion to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) in the summer and faced off against local rivals Bonnyrigg Rose on Saturday. Ahead of the game, the buzz […]