New Trees Planted at Buchanan Castle Estate, Drymen
In February 2015, approximately 0.55 ha of native woodland was felled at Buchanan Home Farm, Buchanan Castle Estate, Drymen. This woodland was protected by a Tree Preservation Order which...
HypnoBirthing – an easier way to give birth?
Childbirth is no easy task. An endurance event of Olympian merit, women the world over push, pant and squeeze plump babies through an unsuitably small...
Scottish Voyages: The Final Frontier
These are the voyages of five Scottish figures that made it their business to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no one had gone...
The ‘cutty stool’, fornication and Robert Burns
While a certain TV nanny may have popularised the act of punishing wayward children by imposing time-out on the “naughty step”, the origins of this concept are much older. Since the 1500’s,...
Snowdrops In Bloom
Six new properties are set to join one of Scotland’s most spectacular garden festivals.
Blossoming across the country from 28 January to 11 March 2018, the Scottish...
Concerns over raw meat diets for cats and dogs
Experts are warning dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat-based diets (RMBDs), instead of the more conventional dry or canned pet...
Don’t hold your nose and close your mouth when you sneeze, doctors warn!
One young man ruptured the back of his throat when he did...
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Live on Google Maps
Five picturesque paths within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park are now live on Google Maps for members of the public to view.
Staff and volunteers from the...
One company that champions 100% compostable paper cups
Much before the recent debate on paper cups in landfills, Scyphus had been developing a PLA lined cup, that is 100% biodegradable. They started producing bio paper cups in 2016 and now are...
Local Walks – Away With The Fairies
An enjoyable walk steeped in local folklore, the Doon Hill fairy trail is an easy loop with stunning woodland, river and field views that pass by the enchanting Fairy Knowe. A mixture of road,...