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Minister attends Mela world premiere as spectacular Festivals season draws to a close
31 August 2008 The Culture Minister Linda Fabiani today (Sunday 31 August) praised organisers and artists for helping sustain Edinburgh’s ongoing status as the world’s foremost festival city. The Minister will attend the world premiere of Yatra//Journey at the Edinburgh... read moreEdinburgh Festival On A Shoestring: Ladies Night Kickstarts Mela
21 August 2008 Families, festival die-hards and arts aficionados will find a wealth of cheap and free events at the Edinburgh Mela Festival in Leith, which kick starts this Sunday (24 August) with Sakhian Ladies Night (1,2). As August draws to a close and other Festivals wind-up, those... read moreSales of Scottish Gooseberries Soar at Waitrose
12 August 2008 It seems like the humble gooseberry has stepped out of the shadows and taken on the soft fruit heavyweights. Sales of this furry fruit which is grown in Perthshire for Waitrose’s food stores across the UK, have risen by up to 91% year on year, according to the... read moreGlenlivet Scoops European Award For Excellence
5 August 2008 Glenlivet Estate has received a special award for excellence from the European Landowners’ Organisation in recognition of their holistic approach to land management. The Estate attracts around 80,000 visitors per year and plays a key role in boosting local tourism.... read more
