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Scottish farmers who diversified into agritourism are well-placed to take advantage of a post-lockdown staycation boom. Many diversified Scottish farm

A DECISION to turn down plans for a controversial care village on the outskirts of North Berwick has been welcomed by community representatives.

A CHALLENGING year of hospitality closures and Covid-19 restrictions may have taken its toll on Scotland’s agritourism industry, but it has not…

Aberdeenshire's Castleton Farm produces traditional Scottish food that is grown, picked and processed on its family farm.

A few excerpts from UPI Sports described some of the events. The only losing favourite Topnotcher with Doug Brown driving, gave way grudgingly just before the wire after a gutsy late battle with 69-1 shot Bays Fella driven by fellow Canadian Paul MacDonell in the aged pacing divisions for colts and geldings. (Note the win payoff of $140.60 stood as the highest in Breeders Crown history for some 18 years.) Beach Towel with Ray Remmen driving became the first harness horse to crash the $2 milli...

Did you go berry picking in Aberdeenshire back in the day? Join us as we open our archives and look back at the magic of 'the berries'.

DELAYS to a decision over controversial plans for a care village on the outskirts of North Berwick could frustrate the local community, a Scottish Government inquiry has been warned. East Lothian Council has expressed disappointment over a decision by the Reporter overseeing the appeal to allow developers Goldcrest to make a late submission based on a study which has no Scottish links. And in response to the decision, the local authority has told the Reporter it is unclear why the study�...

A DECISION over controversial plans for a care village on the outskirts of North Berwick has been delayed after new evidence aimed at highlighting its supposed health benefits was submitted. Developers Goldcrest are appealing to Scottish Ministers to overturn a decision by East Lothian Council to refuse planing permission for their extra care housing. The plans, which have been opposed by a ground movement of local residents, were branded “grossly out of character” by councillors, wit...

Last Comment: February 23, 2021 9:55 pm ET | 1 Comment(s) | Jump to Comments Veteran trainer, driver and owner Jim Gluhm, 77, of Trenton, Florida died at home on February 11, 2021. Mr. Gluhm was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 28, 1943 to Dr. Charles and Helen Gluhm. Jims father was a veterinarian in Hamilton and surrounding areas. Jim started his career in harness racing after high school and a short stint in college working for one of his mentors, Charlie King. Mr. Gluhm was then drafted i...

© DC Thomson For brilliant recipes, the best of local produce, fresh ideas and insight, subscribe to our weekly Food and Drink Newsletter. Thank you for signing up to our Food and Drink Newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Local farm shops are reaping the benefits of a good summer season and are on hand to see us through the challenging winter months. ‘Tis the season for winter veg and once we’ve maxed out our Christmas leftovers it will be time to head...