Scottish Lifestyle News
You’re hired
MOST people trawl through the recruitment pages of a paper looking for a job – but not many would advertise their own skills in the hope of attracting an employer.
Published: 03/07/2009
Leading the way
HISTORY has seen a parade of great leaders who have had a huge impact on the world in which we now live.
Published: 03/07/2009
Location, location, location
IF YOU are organising a training course for staff, then you might find some truth in the saying “a change is as good as a rest”. “Taking employees out of their usual working environment allows for different thinking, and can help increase concentration and the ability to absorb information,” says Jacky Selway.
Published: 03/07/2009
Demanding role
KIM Moran-Hogg is used to bucking the trend in male-dominated fields.
Published: 03/07/2009
Temporary solution
MORE people than ever are turning to recruitment agencies to help them get a job as the economic crisis tightens.
Published: 03/07/2009
Game for a fantastic weekend
THE location is perfect, the attractions superb and, with the weather set to be a scorcher, it looks like this year’s annual Scottish Game Fair could be the busiest yet.
Published: 02/07/2009
Mocking up a world of edgy comedy
PHONE-in scandals, the Jonathan Ross-Russell Brand saga, expenses revelations – the BBC has taken some fearful hits to its reputation in the past year. The corporation is under massive pressure to justify its licence fee revenues, and is being a lot more careful with the content it broadcasts.
Published: 02/07/2009
Heart-stopping stunts will make your head spin
THERE was a time, around a decade ago, when circus went out of fashion, with the general public turning its back on the dated clown sketches and frowned-upon animal acts.
Published: 02/07/2009
Join the crew as festival heads for port
ONE of the biggest events in the Homecoming 2009 calendar sails into view today with the launch of the 16th annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy.
Published: 02/07/2009
Summer of culture
WITH a programme covering everything from classical music to gardening, the Aboyne and Deeside Festival has something for everyone.
Published: 02/07/2009
Cinema: Public Enemies
PERFECTIONIST director Michael Mann doffs his fedora to Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger in this beautifully-crafted biopic.
Published: 02/07/2009
On the wild side
WHAT do you do if you are a maker of sensible, practical and good-value cars seeking to break out into a more dynamic and fun sector? You go a bit wild, that’s what.
Published: 01/07/2009
Sensible supercar?
NO ONE has yet drawn up a list of qualifications to determine whether a car can be called a supercar or not, but if you take a brief look back at a few examples that carried the tag, it’s not hard to figure out.
Published: 01/07/2009
Superbike sorted
IT HAS been a year, 12 whole months of waiting for KTM’s RC8R, the more powerful, race version of the RC8 superbike.
Published: 01/07/2009
Classic in waiting
WHEN most people buy a brand spanking new car, they can’t wait to get out on the road in it. John Farquharson, 34, from Alford, was the same when he bought his Ford Focus ST3 in May, 2007.
Published: 01/07/2009
Taster for teens
YOUNG petrolheads are flocking to Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife for a taste of life behind the wheel.
Published: 01/07/2009
Workshops to target young drivers
CONCERNS that young people are not equipped for driving at work are being addressed by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), which is developing free workshops to tackle issues uncovered in a major study of the problem.
Published: 01/07/2009
The Manse, Auld Petty, Dalcross, near Inverness
IF YOU are in the market for a home in a rather special setting, this former manse should fit the bill nicely.
Published: 30/06/2009
Traditional appeal
ALTHOUGH steeped in history, this handsome townhouse in Montrose has plenty of potential to become a large family home.
Published: 30/06/2009
Highland romance
LIKE a lot of visitors, Mary and Alastair Fortune fell in love with the Highlands during a holiday in Brora.
Published: 30/06/2009
Popular choice
OVER the years, Inverurie has continued to grow in size. With new housing developments, supermarkets and a new retail park, it’s little wonder that more and more people are making the move to the north-east town.
Published: 30/06/2009
North Loirston Cottage, Nigg
THIS spacious cottage in Nigg boasts five double bedrooms.
Published: 30/06/2009
Hooked on comfrey
IT WOULD seem that this very common wild plant has magical powers in all sorts of ways.
Published: 30/06/2009
Simply delicious
THE seaside town of Portsoy is proud of its fishing heritage and, every July, it pays homage to its maritime roots by hosting the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.
Published: 27/06/2009
Staying cool in the great outdoors
THERE aren’t many dates on the fashion calendar when you need to dress for the eventuality of wind, rain or sunshine while looking effortlessly cool.
Published: 27/06/2009
Get your feet fit for summer
THIS summer is set to be a scorcher. But before you think about flashing some flesh and putting those feet on display, think about your tootsies.
Published: 27/06/2009
Diaz no longer playing dumb
FOLLOWING roles in comedies such as Charlie’s Angels and last year’s What Happens In Vegas, Cameron Diaz admits that it was new territory acting in the big-screen adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s heart-wrenching novel, My Sister’s Keeper.
Published: 27/06/2009
Discover an ancient Egyptian oasis
THERE’S more to Egypt than the Pyramids of Giza – the only surviving wonder of the ancient world – and a trip deep into the western desert reveals one of its lesser known treasures.
Published: 27/06/2009
Cooking up a storm outdoors
NOW that charcoal comes in ignitable bags, barbecues cost less than £10 and picnic sets can be bought at the supermarket, outdoor dining is no longer the preserve of dads with special tools.
Published: 27/06/2009
Big on quality – and portions
IT’S an unusual way to work up an appetite, I suppose, but inspecting a giant Womble, beaver and teddy bear did the trick nicely.
Published: 27/06/2009
