Edinburgh Grassmarket will be welcoming visitors to its first-ever Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of the city’s thriving breweries in a location where beer was brewed from the mid 1700s until 1900. The event takes place at Cold Town House next month and among those taking part are Barney’s Beer, Campervan Brewery, Moonwake Beer Co, […]
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Prize for late bloomer’s art passion
Prize-winner: Charlene Scott Charlene Scott’s decision to take up art later in life led to her winning a top award, writes JULENA DRUMI A former travel agent who went to art school in her late forties has proved that it is never too late to pursue your passion after being named winner of Scotland’s biggest […]
How the super-rich are getting richer
Eye-watering earnings put the richest business leaders in a world of their own, says JULENA DRUMI For those struggling with the cost of living or trying to secure a pay rise that will help with the bills it will come as an added frustration that the gulf between rich and poor is getting wider. Even […]
Sienna Miller takes starring role for M&S
Sienna Miller models a new aviator jacket The retailer looks to have made a smart move by hiring the actress and former model, says JULENA DRUMI Marks & Spencer is capitalising on its newly-restored blue chip reputation by announcing a tie-up with one of Britain’s most popular actresses. Sienna Miller, 41, will be the face […]
Workcationers making holidays pay
Madrid: a popular workcation location (pic: Igor Oliyarnik) Combining vacations with work is a growing trend. JULENA DRUMI seeks out Europe’s top locations Jennifer Clark has worked for a financial adviser for the last five years and gave up her daily commute from her home in East Kilbride during the pandemic. At the end of […]




