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Magnum Scotch Cream Liqueur nurtures growth at Dobbies Garden Centres

Scotland’s leading Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, has its sights set on further growth after announcing a new listing with Dobbies Garden Centres.

Last Updated: 16th August 2019

The SAY Award announced the highly anticipated 2019 shortlist

The Shortlist for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award has been officially revealed ahead of next month’s final award ceremony at the Assembly Rooms.

Last Updated: 16th August 2019

Nicola Sturgeon to take the stage with Ian Rankin at Bloody Scotland

Bloody Scotland is delighted to reveal that the ‘special guest’ interviewing Ian Rankin on Saturday 21 September will be First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

Last Updated: 13th August 2019

The SAY Award 72 hour public vote for 2019 is now open

Have your SAY and win tickets to this year’s ceremony! The SAY Award 72-hour public vote for 2019 is now open and closes at midnight on 14 August.

Last Updated: 12th August 2019

Scottish Wild Food Festival Programme Launched

The programme for The Scottish Wild Food Festival, a one-day festival that will take place on 14th September and funded by Forth Valley & LomondLEADER, launched today.

Last Updated: 11th August 2019

Fun, Families and Fore!

Children get in free to cheer for team Europe and USA at The 2019 Solheim Cup!

Last Updated: 10th August 2019

Half Term Staycation Savings with Macdonald Resorts UK

Book a three-night stay at one of Macdonald Resorts before the end of August to receive 15% off a half-term holiday.

Last Updated: 9th August 2019

The greatest female golfers in the world are heading to Scotland!

The Women's Football World Cup proved to be the highlight in a summer of sport, now it's the turn of female golfers to step into the spotlight as the biggest show in women's golf arrives in Scotland!

Last Updated: 7th August 2019

Rewilding Conference signals fresh thinking for the land and seas of Scotland

The Big Picture Conference at Macrobert Arts Centre on 21 September will explore the potential for rewilding large parts of Scotland’s forests, peatlands, rivers, moorlands and seas.

Last Updated: 27th July 2019

Discover the subterranean secrets of Culzean Castle

National Trust for Scotland are offering a unique opportunity for the public to don hard hats and explore Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets!

Last Updated: 26th July 2019

New Route Launched for Stirling Landtrain

Stirling’s popular Landtrain begins a new and extended route this weekend covering more of the city and its attractions.

Last Updated: 24th July 2019

Business Minister Jamie Hepburn Visits Lily Blanche Stirling

Stirling based personalised jewellery specialists, Lily Blanche, are delighted to be named the 650th company to sign up to the Scottish Government’s Business Pledge.

Last Updated: 24th July 2019

10 reasons to visit Resonate this weekend

Resonate Total Gaming, the ultimate gaming experience, returns to Glasgow for a second year this weekend and turns the SEC into the nation's biggest gaming platform.

Last Updated: 18th July 2019

Stirling Photography Festival exclusive and free to access events announced

Under the theme of Hope and Passion, the Stirling Photography Festival is set to deliver another fabulous range of talks, walks, workshops and exhibitions throughout August and September.

Last Updated: 16th July 2019

Spot Red Squirrels at Brodick Castle

With acres of thick woodlands, luscious gardens and island charm aplenty, the National Trust for Scotland's Brodick Castle on Arran is the perfect backdrop for a nature-loving day out!

Last Updated: 15th July 2019

New Foraging Festival encourages people to explore Scotland

Foraging Fortnight, a brand-new festival taking place across five diverse regions of Scotland this autumn, has been announced.

Last Updated: 11th July 2019

Current affairs are a major inspiration behind a new piece of political theatre by Scottish Youth Theatre National Ensemble 2019

How tech giants use our online activity is the subject of a new ground breaking theatre production touring Scotland this July!

Last Updated: 9th July 2019

Spend a family day out at Brodick Castle this summer

One of Scotland's most historical estates and tourist attractions, Brodick Castle on Arran, has re-opened with an exciting revamp, making it the perfect spot for families to visit over the summer.

Last Updated: 6th July 2019

Scotland Kicks off Summer of Female Sport

Scotland is one of the world’s leading event destinations and this summer it will reaffirm its position as it shines a spotlight on women’s sport.

Last Updated: 4th July 2019

Radio Presenter Broadcasts Show From Landtrain in Bid to Promote Stirling

A radio DJ is set to present his daytime show from Stirling’s popular Landtrain next week in a campaign aimed at promoting the city and its attractions.

Last Updated: 27th June 2019

The Longlist for the McIlvanney and the Shortlist for the Debut Prize revealed today

Longlist Announced for the McIlvanney Prize 2019 and Shortlist for the Inaugural Debut Scottish Crime Book of the Year.

Last Updated: 27th June 2019

Stirling Glassmaker selected to Showcase Giftware at Theo Paphitis Event

Angels’ Share Glass has been selected to showcase its award-winning giftware at an event backed by entrepreneur Theo Paphitis.

Last Updated: 26th June 2019

October dates unveiled for The Scottish Wedding Show

Save the date as Scotland's largest wedding showcase is returning to the SEC, Glasgow this autumn on 12-13 October!

Last Updated: 21st June 2019

Gloamin festival set to fire up Culzean Castle next weekend

Set in the mesmerising surroundings of National Trust for Scotland's Culzean Castle, the Gloamin festival will make its debut in the newly refurbished Fountain Court on June 22nd!

Last Updated: 18th June 2019

Stirling Construction Firm Win Top Award for Renovation of Iconic City Building

Family Construction Firm Kevin Wilson Joiners has won a top industry award following the renovation of an iconic Stirling tennis pavilion.

Last Updated: 10th June 2019

Go Forth Stirling launches Business Waste Survey

Stirling business owners are being surveyed about their waste collections in a bid to create cleaner and more inviting city streets.

Last Updated: 7th June 2019

Scottish Landmarks to turn orange for Batten Disease Awareness Day

Landmarks across Scotland including SSE Hydro, Discovery Point and RRS Discovery Dundee, Tron Theatre and many more will be lighting up orange today to raise awareness of Batten Disease.

Last Updated: 7th June 2019

Sustainability to the fore at Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open

A pioneering partnership between the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Scottish Water aims to reduce single-use plastic consumption at Scotland’s national open by 80%.

Last Updated: 6th June 2019

Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, Hue and Cry and PP Arnold among headliners for Spree Festival!

Paisley’s annual Spree festival has today announced its biggest line-up yet – with Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, PP Arnold and Hue and Cry among the acts coming to town this October!

Last Updated: 5th June 2019

E Bike Library Boost

Forth Environment Link’s drive to get locals moving is picking up the pace thanks to the delivery of 16 new e-bikes just in time for Bike Week (8-16 June).

Last Updated: 5th June 2019