Scotland News

Rooms in Edinburgh has launched a new website with improved features and functionality, making it easier to book accommodation in Edinburgh online.

The Robust Details sound insulation scheme for homes was launched in Scotland by Derek Mackay, Planning Minister. From February 2012 Scottish builders can use the successful Robust Details method of meeting sound insulation requirements in homes.

Craigatin House and Courtyard Pitlochry wins a third Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award having won in 2009, 2010 and now 2012!

A Perth company, Rowan Consultancy, is one of only three organisations in the North of Scotland to achieve a world class training accreditation issued by the Institute of Leadership & Management.

Robert Burns Suppers are celebrated throughout the Scottish community on January 25, Burns' birthday. 200 years later, it is still an unusual and particular custom.

A selection of Scottish 2012 Calendars are still available to buy from Irishshopper.Co.Uk

To celebrate 2012 being the Year Of Creative Scotland, www.Hotels.tv in Edinburgh are offering all groups who book 10 hotel rooms or more in Edinburgh their own private Scottish bagpiper to entertain their group.

In 2012, One World Trekking is expanding their program of unique trekking and hiking trips into the European countries of Albania, Scotland and Iceland.

The lettings market for residential property in Scotland is thriving, according to Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy CKD Galbraith, as many would-be property owners are continuing to rent during uncertain economic times.

Today Hotels.tv in Edinburgh reveal their Predictions and Recommendations for visitors looking to get the most from their stay in Edinburgh in 2012.

TV celebrity chef Mafiz Ali is delighted to announce that he will be holding his very first Burns Supper at Ayr Spice Indian Restaurant in Minishant, Ayrshire, Scotland on Tuesday 24 January 2012.

Spreadshirt clothing-commerce platform sees rise in hurricane designs after Bawbag

Cherrybank Dental Spa is an award-winning practice with many accolades from both within dentistry and the local business community.

A Christmas break in a cosy cottage with a log fire in the beautiful Scottish countryside is hard to beat, whilst spending New Year in an idyllic country mansion or stunning castle with a group of friends is the perfect way to see in the New Year.

Forestry Research Associates, (FRA) has announced that it welcomes a new woodland creation grant scheme that has been introduced in Scotland.

For John Amrhein, Jr, a nearly lifetime of exploration and archival research has culminated in two books on the lost 1750 Spanish fleet. His new book, Treasure Island: The Untold Story, now takes us back to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.

If you’ve ever thought about down-sizing this could be the answer. This modern home is perfect for one person or a happy couple.

A new £3 million wood recycling facility, which is the most advanced of its kind in Scotland, has been officially opened in Bellshill.

More than half of Scots have said they are anxious about the effect that extreme weather might have on them.

Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has stated its support for a new investment scheme that it claims could help boost the Scottish forestry industry.

NHS Grampian, one of the 10 principal Health Boards in Scotland, is using Datix patient safety software to manage incident reporting, complaints, claims, requests for information (ROI), safety alerts and risk.

"Readers in the United Kingdom gave me my first #1 Kindle Best Seller and I love them for that!" Author Emily Hill, who has turned her attention to the paranormal realm, explains why ghost tales are of interest to the English, Scottish, and Irish.

Fresh from the sparkling difference ‘Let Ayr Shine’ made to Ayr town centre during August, the town is all set to benefit again, thanks to four trainees appointed by Ayr Renaissance.

South Ayrshire Council has achieved a world’s first for a public library service with the launch of its very own e-book.

Jackson Hole Scotsman leads photography tours to his native Scottish Islands. Each tour is two weeks long and spends four nights in fine small hotels on each island. Groups of 8 - 10 travel in small coaches and ferries. Non-photographers welcome.

This week at Ayr Spice Indian Restaurant in Minishant, South Ayrshire, Scotland, celebrity TV chef Mafiz Ali and his staff held a Halloween party for pupils, parents and teachers from nearby Minishant Primary School.

Hotel bookings made by groups visiting Edinburgh have surged in the past 12 months, according to figures from Hotels.tv Edinburgh, the accommodation booking experts.

A great day out for the whole family lies in store as Turnberry Resort introduces monthly Sunday Brunches in its 1906 Restaurant this weekend.

Author, Emily Hill, thanks her United Kingdom readers for making 'Ghost Stories And The Unexplained' a Kindle Best Seller for six straight days this past week. The series of short stories includes Ireland's Glenafarne Demesne forests & folklore.

With the new inspection agency and framework now in place, Capita’s National School Inspections in Scotland Conference takes a holistic look at how the new arrangements will raise achievement of all pupils across primary and secondary schools...

An historic 18th century inn which has been transformed into one of the most environmentally friendly hotels in the UK has been shortlisted for a prestigious business award.

In celebration of the fantastic Autumn Winter 11 fashion offering at McArthurGlen’s Livingston Designer Outlet, on Saturday 29th October the centre will bring fashion to life for the first time with local people becoming model mannequins for a day.

Alternatively get away from it all and enjoy the other worldly atmosphere of Durness in Sutherland

Peter May was presented with France's biggest readers' prize at a ceremony in Strasbourg on October 15th for his book "The Blackhouse", currently #7 in the UK paperback charts after enjoying six weeks since publication in the British Top Twenty.

TV celebrity chef Mafiz Ali has opened his newly refurbished upstairs function room at Ayr Spice Indian Restaurant in Minishant, South Ayrshire, Scotland.

A recent survey shows that only 17% of independent hotels in Edinburgh are using online video to market their accommodation.

Capita’s National Improving Dementia Care in Scotland Conference is timed to examine progress made since Scotland's National Dementia Strategy: One Year On Report in June.

Following the success of the Home Nations at the Rugby World Cup, all of the teams look to have a chance of making it to the Semi-Finals. To celebrate the news, Gullivers Sports Travel has a new package for fans to watch the games first hand.

sinks-taps.com, the UK’s largest online retailer of kitchen sinks, taps and accessories, announce quicker deliveries to customers in Scotland.

5pm Health and Beauty celebrates 1st Birthday – and reveals the hair and beauty treatments loved by Women in Scotland

Technology transfer institute ISLI is set to demonstrate its ground-breaking work in advanced wireless sensor systems at the 2011 Aerospace, Aviation & Defence KTN Conference.

The UK’s largest and most prestigious corporate team development event, The Intelligent Sport® UK Challenge, last night seized the title for Best Corporate Event at the Scottish Event Awards at a glittering awards ceremony in Edinburgh.

The Green Tourism Business Scheme has reported a 50 per cent rise in the number of applications to its world famous independent certification scheme compared to the same time last year

Scottish artisan producer Great Glen Game has developed a new Salami to bolster its range of unique charcuterie.

As part of the ongoing Eid al-Fitr celebrations Forestry Commission Scotland will be hosting an event “A Celebration of Islam and Nature in Scotland” at Castle Semple in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park near Lochwinnoch.

Ayrshire printing company Kestrel Press has just completed and passed stage 1 of gaining ISO14001 environmental accreditation.

Nature loving families are being invited to experience the first signs of autumn with a packed programme of events from Falkland Centre for Stewardship.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie visit to Charles Rennie Mackintosh house reported on Helensburgh.tv

Brand new business park in Glasgow, Central Quay, call for all new office furniture requirements on 0141 887 8000

Flexiant listed as Champion Innovator in Info-Tech Research Group's latest report.