When Ashley Wilkie started a week of work experience at an Angus veterinary practice, she could not have believed one day she would be its managing director. Ashley had a placement at Thrums Vets when she was a fourth year at...
Read MoreAn Angus firm has come forward to acquire the premises of the historic Forfar Mart, which ceased trading last month. In April it was confirmed by Forfar Mart operators Lawrie & Symington that sales of livestock would cease at Forfar Mart. In...
Read MoreGayle Culross had been considering building her own mobile bar for a few years, but it wasn't until a trip to Las Vegas last year that she was inspired to make it happen. While celebrating her best friend's 50th birthday in...
Read MoreCarnoustie Golf Links' first apprentice in recent years has celebrated becoming a fully qualified greenkeeper. Ross Crosbie spent four years as an apprentice at the course, with the executive team offering him a permanent position after being "extremely impressed" by his...
Read MoreA family-run Angus distillery has won a major deal that will see its products distributed across the US. Arbikie Highland Estate, based near Montrose, has agreed a US national distribution partnership with Winebow Imports. Winebow, established in 1980, is a national importer...
Read MoreLivestock sales are to cease at Forfar Mart, the operators, Lawrie & Symington, have announced. In a statement issued, the directors blamed a 30% reduction in cattle throughput this year. The statement added: "Although we have identified other potential revenue streams for...
Read MoreAn Angus family-run distillery’s plan to be the world’s first green hydrogen-powered distillery has taken a major step forward. Arbikie Highland Estate has installed a new 1MW wind turbine to provide renewable energy. The installation means Arbikie is well on track to...
Read MoreThe biggest tourist attraction in Angus is bringing back guided tours after a three-year break. Glamis Castle is one of Scotland's top tourist draws, annually attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. It will open fully to the public...
Read MoreAn Angus businessman has cited spiralling costs as the reason behind his decision to leave his kitchen showroom. Mick Bates started Abbey Kitchens in Aberdeen before moving to Arbroath four year ago to be closer to family. Since moving to the town,...
Read MoreMontrose Community Hub's youth club welcomes more than 100 young people each week for low-cost hot food and snacks and activities. In the future, it hopes to offer up dinners too. Four days a week, children in primary 5, 6 and...
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