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The article focuses on the renovation of the Crossbasket Castle luxury hotel located in Great Britain that is owned by Steve Timoney.

The article focuses on the views of Glaswegian poet and playwright Jackie Kay, concerning her work experience as a Makar of Scotland, the influence of poets Edwin Morgan and Liz Lochhead in her early days of writing, and her goal to write a poem for Scottish Ballet about ageing.

The article offers information on the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), voluntary organisation that rescues about marine mammals, comments from Colin McFadyen of BDMLR, regarding call-outs for rescue of seal pups and divers as their volunteers.

The article discusses purchase of forest for recreation and relaxation by families in Scotland, comments from Alastair Bartholomew of Woods4Sale.co.uk, regarding the market growth and planning permission rarely granted for a house in an established woodland area.

The article talks about the decommissioned Todhead Lighthouse in Scotland which was purchased and renovated by retired social worker Rohan Beyts and her siblings.

The article offers information on the Rewind Scotland music festival to be held at Scone Palace in Scotland on July 22-24, 2016, which will feature musician Rick Astley.

A recipe by celebrity chef Tony Singh's Punjabi Spiced Salmon is presented.

The article offers day trips to Scone Palace in Scotland and includes recommendations on its garden, Mercat Cross, and The Scone Maze.

The article discusses the emergence of treehouses as luxury retreats in Scotland that can either be used as a drinks terrace, studio or luxury accommodation.

The article discusses novelist Fiona Gibson in the backdrop of her new book "The Woman Who Upped And Left", explains how she takes inspiration from family members for her writings and mentions her writing experiences.

The article features Scottish actor Peter Mullan who is renowned for his portrayals of gangsters, drug dealers and hardened drinker, and highlights his softie side in the film "Hector" which is about a homeless man making his annual odyssey to a theater in London, England.

The article mentions the anniversary of baking company Thomas Tunnock Ltd., which has been in business for 125 years.

The article focuses on the floating communities who living in boats on the Union Canal, Scotland, and talks of features including going on a holiday without doing any packing, multi-functional furniture due to shortage of space, and maintenance of boat to avoid pipe leakage and engine fault.

The article focuses on the Great Britain-based children's charity Kirsty's Kids which was set up by John and Jan Bryden in the name of their daughter Kirsty Bryden who supports fundraising for youth and children. Topics discussed include Kirsty's support to the orphans in Mozambique, Kristy's motorbikes which was used by John continuing the fundraising, and belief of Kirsty that no one should profit from the misfortune children.

The article features Scottish artist John Byrne, who is considered Scotland's greatest living artist, and his works as of June 2015. It also cites the DVD release of the television (TV) show "Your Cheatin' Heart," which was written by Byrne, as well as Byrne's membership to the Royal Scottish Academy, and his other works like "Slab Boys" and "Tutti Frutti."

The article presents an interview with Scottish motorcycle racer John McPhee. Among the issues he discussed include his performance during the 2014 MotoGP season, the support and encouragement he got from his family on his chosen sport, and his determination of finishing school despite being busy with racing.

The article discusses Martine Chapman and her husband Mohsin Al-Tajir who owns the Blackford Farms near Dunblane, Scotland that breeds cattles including Wagyu, Wagyu House opened by them for sale of Highland Wagyu and other varieties and their views regarding strategy for same.

The article announces that the Blakeburn Cottage, in Roxburghshire, Scotland, was the winner of 2016 coveted Saltire Medal, which is awarded to the overall winner of the annual Saltire Society Housing Design Awards,.

The article offers information on the HorseBack UK, a Deeside-based national charity which uses horsemanship to help injured military personnel rebuild their shattered lives founded by Jock Hutchison and Emma Hutchison.

The article features crime writer Val McDermid. A discussion on how McDermid's late friend Kathy Wilkes, an honorary general in the Croatian Army, and forensic anthropologist and professor Sue Black inspired her to write the book "The Skeleton Road" is presented. McDermid gives credit to Oxford University in England for changing her life for life as a writer and professor for the better.

The article discusses an interview with Scottish impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner. Topics explored include his work-related travels from London, England to Scotland, growing up experiences in Edinburgh, Scotland, and his participation in Edinburgh performing arts festivals. Also addressed are his involvement in a revival of Kurt Weill's opera "The Seven Deadly Sins," his personality, and his insights on the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum.

The article features the top athletes being considered for Team Scotland for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. These include Frania Gillen-Buchert for squash, Silas Goldsworthy for cycling, Matt Purssey for judo and Sarah Jones for wrestling. Also mentioned are the training program of triathlete Marc Austin and swimmer Lewis Smith.

The article offers information on the Bupa Great Edinburgh Run to be held in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 27, 2014. The event costs 25 British pounds that comes with Finishers Pack, a medal and T-shirt and is expected to attract over 5,000 runners worldwide with prize money of 300 British pounds. The event, despite being not a charity gathering, hopes to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland.

The article offers information on the personal genealogy service being offered by MacDonald & Rees in Scotland. The ancestral history services are aimed at wealthy Scottish people to know their ancestors and origins through DNA testing in which the results are captured in a Foundation Family Chronicle. It also profiles genealogy experts including Bruce Durie, David Broadfoot, and Lord Jamie Sempill.

The article profiles theatre actor Norman Bowman. Topics discussed include his stage and screen career as well as his family life wherein which they faced childcare arrangements for their two children since his wife is also employed in the theatre industry. Among the theatre productions he played a role include "Henry V," "Macbeth" and "Mack and Mabel."

The article discusses the 2014 Glasgow International Comedy Festival, which will feature 416 shows at 46 venues across Glasgow, Scotland from March 14 to April 5.

The article mentions the anniversary of the magazine "The Beano," which has been in publication for 75 years.

The article focuses on the Aye Write! Glasgow Book Festival that will run from April 12 to 20, 2013 in Scotland. According to Festival Director Karen Cunningham, the event is the only book festival in the world that is based in a library and delivered by library staff. During the opening night, the cookery book "Cookie Cooks" will be launched and chef Antonio Carluccio will deliver a talk. Among the writers that will take part in the event are Alasdair Gray and Val McDermid.

The article discusses the life and legacy of Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone. Livingstone was born on River Clyde, Scotland on March 19, 1813. He started working at the age of 10 at Blantyre Cotton Mill as a piecer. At an early age, he showed a desire for knowledge and demonstrated an aptitude for languages such as Latin. Livingstone would become famous for his explorations of southern Africa, including countries such as Zambia and Malawi.

The article traces the history of Scottish influence on the American Declaration of Independence. According to the author, U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration, was inspired by the Declaration of Arbroath. She explains that it is a historic document signed by the nobles of Scotland in the presence of Robert the Bruce at Arbroath Abbey on April 6, 1320. She claims that Jefferson got hold of the document through college lecturer William Small who was born in Arbroath. INSET: Taking Action To Remember.

The article reports on the memorial to the Terra Nova Expedition, 1910-1912, unveiled in Angus, Scotland. The 10-foot granite statue was made to honor the Scottish explorers who sailed to Antarctica, led by Captain Robert Scott. It was also meant to replace the Memorial Fountain to Scott and fellow explorer Edward Wilson built in 1919 and damaged by a car in 1979. According to Ivan Laird of Kirriemuir Landward East Community Council, they received funding and Aberdeen granite for the statue.

The article reports on The Ruthven Parish Festival traditionally held every year in June in Angus, Scotland. The festival was founded by Angus Hood in 1990 who reportedly had a vision of creating music in the acoustically pleasing setting of the Ruthven Parish Church. Hood's wife, Evelyn, reveals that despite the festival being one of the smallest events of its kind, world-class musicians from all around the world have participated in the event, including Nicholas Daniel and William Bennett.

The article features several low-profile sporting superstars in Scotland. Holly Kennedy of Troon is known as one of the top five female kite surfers in the world. Stuart Easton of Hawick competes in the British Superbikes (BSB) series and the Macau Grand Prix international road racing event. Shauna Mullin of Edinburgh mentions that she played indoor volleyball for Scotland but opted to play beach volleyball for the Olympics.

The article offers information on the Year of the Light Celebrations to be held for the 200th anniversary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse in Arbroath, Scotland in February 2011. A parade through the streets of Arbroath will mark the start of the celebration. On February 18, the Year of the Light Dance will be held by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. The re-opening of the Signal Tower Museum is one of the highlights of the Year of the Light.

The article features John Boath, the last keeper of the Bell Rock Lighthouse in Arbroath, Scotland. He mentions that he was born in Dundee, worked in the jute mills and decided to become a lighthouse keeper due to the prospect of a semi-furnished house for his family. According to Boath, a narrow channel between the rocks is the safest way on to the Bell Rock. He adds that maintenance and cleaning the light and the generators that powered it took a lot of his time on the Bell.

The article discusses the building of the Bell Rock Lighthouse in Arbroath, Scotland which opened on February 1, 1811. The lighthouse was designed by engineer Robert Stevenson, who studied the work of Eddystone Lighthouse builder John Smeaton. Civil engineer John Rennie was selected to head the construction project after a bill to support the scheme was passed in 1806. Only two lives were lost during the construction of the Bell Rock.

The article focuses on a farm located in Angus, Scotland, owned by Graeme Jarron, which produces alcoholic beverages like the Ogilvy Vodka, and mentions that Ogilvy Vodka is available in bars, independent wine and spirits shops in Scotland.

The article features Scottish food writer Fiona Bird, finalist in reality television cooking competition "Master Chef," who gets her vegetables from the sea to be used as a flavoring and as an ingredient in soup, bread and ice cream.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of foregoing her usual Saturday of supermarket shopping and housework to visit the snow-covered hillsides at Glenshee in Scotland to ski.

The article focuses on chef Graham Campbell, who prefers to forage for ingredients required for his dishes, and talks of searching in the forest for wood sorrel, Blaeberries, and sweet cicely, receiving the Michelin Star for the youngest chef in Scotland, and a recipe using foraged plants.

The article offers the author's insight on her experience of working with Iain R. Spink, who makes and sells traditional smoked haddock across Scotland, in a demonstration at the Fife Farmers' market in St. Andrews as part of her feature for "The Scots Magazine." Spink discusses the challenges he faced due to technological advances in the fish smoking industry and the success of his business, the Iain R. Spink Arbroath Smokie.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author describes his experience of the Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Scotland.