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First course is served at eatBute 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:58:21 GMT

The 2013 eatBute food festival got under way on Friday with a series of events at Rothesay Joint Campus.

Everything is just coming up roses

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:28 GMT

Spring’s weather may not be going according to plan with only occasional bursts of sunshine, but there’s no need to put up with dull, drab rooms.

Head to Mount Stuart for eatBute 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:11 GMT

A fun- filled weekend of family entertainment is in store at Mount Stuart this holiday weekend at the 2013 eatBute festival.

Rothesay project aims for postcard world record

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:17 GMT

Rothesay could be set for a place in the record books, and you can help it get there - just by sending a postcard!

Property - do-it-yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:07 GMT

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Done roman? get the villa look

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:06 GMT

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Games boss to be Bute’s chieftain

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:15:44 GMT

The chief executive of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has been named as the chieftain of this year’s Bute Highland Games.

Relic-filled homes to relish

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:48 GMT

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:23 GMT

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

Rothesay pupil featured in Creative Scotland book

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:28:02 GMT

A primary seven pupil from Rothesay Primary School is featured in a new book called “See Us...”, which tells the story of the Year of Creative Scotland in 2012.

Full results of Bute Highland Dance Festival

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:39 GMT

This year’s Bute Highland Dance Festival was a huge success, with competitors travelling the length and breadth of the country to take part.

Property - it’s more than black and white

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:39 GMT

If you’re confused by colour charts, wavering over wallpaper, and dithering over decor, there’s a solution which could bring your home into fashionable focus.

Property - do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:01 GMT

Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival this weekend

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:48:47 GMT

The 26th Isle of Bute Jazz Festival takes place this weekend – and with the news that ticket sales are significantly greater than last year’s, hopes are high for a bumper few days and a significant boost to the island’s ecoomy.

Bute Jazz welcomes Ruth Wilson

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:40:05 GMT

The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival, which starts today (Friday, May 3), will be welcoming a new face to their programme this year – that of jazz singer Ruth Wilson.