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Kirkton Farm is set to welcome more than 800 visitors as it opens its gates to the public for the very first time on Sunday 8 June, taking part in the national Open Farm Sunday initiative. This marks a major milestone for the Aberdeenshire farm, offering a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience life on a working farm. Organised by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), Open Farm Sunday offers families and individuals the chance to explore where their food comes from, discover how it’s produced, and meet the people at the heart of it all – the…

Scotland’s rural stars are invited to step into the spotlight as nominations open for the 2025 Helping It Happen Awards. Organised by Scottish Land & Estates, the prestigious awards are now in their ninth year and shine a spotlight on the vital contribution made by estates, farms, businesses, individuals, charities and community projects in helping rural Scotland thrive. Returning headline sponsor NatureScot continues to support the initiative, with 12 award categories recognising innovation, sustainability, and positive rural impact. A special Outstanding Contribution to Rural Scotland award will also be presented at the gala ceremony in autumn. A new category for…

The squadra’s dropped anchor, and we’re almost ready to pull back the curtain on our first restaurant in the UK’s second city… La Bellezza! Nestled in the grand Chamberlain Square of Birmingham, there was no more fitting a spot for this haven to long-lost romance and well-loved Italian prodotti than a city renowned for its foodie devotion.   Creak open the timber door, peek past the seven-metre-long tapestry curtains, and let La Bellezza whisk you away to a romantically wild courtyard in Perugia. Welcome to our hallowed theatre to food, bedecked floor to ceiling with ancient Italian artefacts, over 5,000 vintage bottles…