Global Airlines Inaugural Flight
As a keen plane-spotter I enjoyed a trip to London last weekend. However, I did not leave Heathrow Airport. Instead, I enjoyed a thrilling day of plane spotting and boy…
Capercaillie 40th Anniversary
I am a keen musician and for me, with bagpipes being my instrument of choice, I have always been a huge fan of Scottish music and bands. One of my…
Foods that help with sleep
Sleep is one of the most important things but many people struggle with getting to sleep, and so find themselves exhausted a lot of the time. Alongside getting in place…
History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the UK and in other places around the world, sweets, flowers and…
Burns Supper Menu Ideas
The centre piece of any Burns Supper is always the haggis. Haggis is a savoury pudding containing sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, which is minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, stock…
The History of Robert Burns
Robert Burns was a Scottish poet from Alloway on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. He was born on the 25th of January 1759 and died on the 21st of July…
Mo gaidhlig article – A beginner’s guide to Gaelic
Reporter Matthew Wright has written up a beginner's guide to Gaelic, especially for Garnock Newsdesk. He's also included a Gaelic song at the end of the article for you to…
Things to do during the school holiday
School holidays can be the perfect time to focus on personal growth, in whatever form that takes. So whether you’re chilling at home or jetting off to an exciting destination,…
Christmas in Different Places
From kissing balls to Yule logs, discover the history of Christmas traditions throughout the ages! Georgian Christmas tradition – The Kissing Bough Have you ever shared a kiss under the…