George Mair

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | George Mair

The 20 inch tall penguin has been dubbed “oldest rocker in town” — and he even has a mate exactly half his age. The oldest penguin of any kind at Edinburgh Zoo, he is also believed to be currently the third longest-lived rockhopper penguin in the world. Nestor celebrated his birthday chilling out in the shade in the attraction’s Penguins Rock, with his long term mate, 16 year old Issy. Edinburgh Zoo animal keeper Katherine Burnet, said: “Nestor is a really nice boy and our oldest penguin.

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | George Mair

The oil paintings were completed by Vettriano over a period of more than 20 years and included subjects ranging from a poignant self portrait to one of his iconic racing car scenes. The works, which led Bonhams’ Scottish Art Sale in Edinburgh, were among the first by Vettriano to appear at auction since the artist died in March, aged 73, at his home in Nice in the south of France. The highlight was Pendine Beach (Study), painted in 1996, which made £44,800.

2 weeks ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | George Mair

The two-part series will chart Mone’s ascent from Glasgow’s East End to the upper echelons of the British establishment. Described as “one of the most eye-opening business stories of modern times”, it will hear from many of those who witnessed the rise-and-fall of Baroness Mone of Mayfair, the businesswoman and life peer, including former colleagues and advisors.

3 weeks ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | George Mair

The Scottish SPCA’s dedicated small mammal team is currently looking after 14 hedgehogs at its National Wildlife Centre in Fishcross, Clackmannanshire. But they warned the number “is growing every day” as people take advantage of the warm weather to take on garden tasks.

3 weeks ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | George Mair

The poll, commissioned by workplace relations experts Acas, asked employees to consider what three things made them the most angry in the workplace. Half (50%) of Scots who took part cited people perceived not to be doing their job properly, while 43% pointed at others claiming credit for their work. An over-demanding boss (41%), having too much work to do (38%) and rude customers or staff (34%) made up the top five things that made employees’ blood boil.