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The Ivy Buchanan Street has teamed up with Veuve Clicquot to offer guests an alternative dining experience this Galentines – Thursday, 13 February, to celebrate the strength of female friendships. Anyone that reserves a table of four or more from 6:00pm onwards will receive a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut ...

Lees of Scotland’s Tablet and Macaroon bars are set to go on sales in 58 M&S stores across Scotland this week, their first listing with the retailer.   Bert Croll, sales director at Lees of Scotland said: “The Macaroon bars were the first product created by Lees of Scotland in 1931 and continue ...

The First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls calls for establishment of National Standards for Policymakers and increased scrutiny to ensure policies are fit for modern Scotland Scotland is being urged to implement positive change in policymaking to progress gender equality. In its second report, published today (22 January 2020), ...

New homeowners should consider ‘settling in with second hand’ when they look to furnish their properties, says one of Scotland’s leading home stylists.   To show how pre-loved goods can transform a home, Wendy Gilmour, founder of the popular Thankfifi lifestyle blog, teamed up with Revolve and Glasgow-based estate agent Archibald Sharp ...

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is reminding people not to give the unwanted gift of food poisoning by following good food safety practices over the festive period.   The results from the latest FSS Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey reveal that almost three-quarters of Scots (72%) completely fill their fridge at least ...

The ultimate environmentally friendly Christmas pop-up shop has arrived in Glasgow, and Santa’s helpers are on hand to help shoppers think second hand first this Christmas. Popping up at Silverburn Shopping Centre, the Revolve Christmas Shop has a dazzling selection of gifts, ideal for stocking fillers or Secret Santa presents. The Revolve ...

The festive fun began at The Ivy Buchanan Street with the launch of the brasserie’s limited-edition Christmas drinks menu, available from now until to Wednesday, 1 January. Created by the restaurant’s expert bar team, drinks will include a warming Winter Bellini (£9.50), with Tawny Port, cranberry juice and Prosecco, a Roasted ...

Lottery winners from across Scotland made a glamorous line-up in a Vanity Fair inspired photo-shoot today as they celebrated a quarter century of The National Lottery.  With winnings worth more than £96 million between them, the lucky individuals gathered together to share tips and reveal how their lives have been ...

History is set to come to life at Edinburgh Castle this winter, as the iconic landmark is illuminated with tales from Scotland’s past. The mesmerising 90-minute journey of light, sound and wonder, entitled Castle of Light, will treat guests to an evening of dazzling animations, never seen before at the castle ...

The people of Scotland are being encouraged to celebrate St Andrew’s Day (30 November) by carrying out an act of kindness. As part of the campaign, artist Cat Ingall has created a message board packed with post-it notes suggesting kind acts such as speaking to an elderly neighbour or holding the ...