Laura Coventry

Glasgow

Features Editor at The Scots Magazine

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Articles

7 things parents should consider when choosing an independent school in Scotland

4 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Coventry

Selecting the perfect independent school in Scotland for your child, can be a daunting prospect, with many things to consider to ensure the fit is right for your family. After all, your child’s education will have a huge impact on their career and what their future will look like. Some Courier online content is funded by outside parties. The revenue from this helps to sustain our independent news gathering.
Completely de-stressing at Dhawa Ihuru, the Maldives' best diving destination

1 month ago | sundaypost.com | Laura Coventry

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The Shortbread Showdown: Behind The Scenes Look

Mar 7, 2025 | scotsmagazine.com | Laura Coventry |Hannah McLaren

- Some big shortie showstoppers are heading for the Highlands this weekend at the Shortbread Showdown…An iconic Scottish export is celebrated annually at the Highland Shortbread Showdown in Inverness. After months of heats, finalists will gather on March 8 at a Great British Bake Off-style contest as they compete to be crowned shortbread champion.
Is Scotland's Route 66 Damaging The Highlands?

Dec 17, 2024 | scotsmagazine.com | Laura Coventry |Hannah McLaren

- It’s been 10 years since the North Coast 500 route was first established. Despite the campaign’s success in transforming the Highlands into a tourist magnet, there has been damaging repercussions to local life. Before the launch of the North Coast 500 in 2015, the majority of tourists never ventured much further north than Inverness.
Glasgow's One Devonshire Gardens isn't just for the stars

Oct 7, 2024 | sundaypost.com | Laura Coventry

© Tim Winter The uniquely stunning One Devonshire Gardens frontage. Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later.
Creating great memories in Swedish Lapland

Sep 9, 2024 | sundaypost.com | Laura Coventry

© Shutterstock / Dimitri Tymchenko Aurora Borealis above Abisko, Swedish Lapland. Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later.
My Scotland: Laura Miller

Jun 24, 2024 | scotsmagazine.com | Laura Coventry |Hannah McLaren

- PittenweemIt just holds lovely past memories, but it is one of those places we go all the time. East Neuk has got a pull for me. Pittenweem was he first holiday we had with our daughter, it was a lovely long weekend, we were in a bubble. I love the winding alleys up from the harbour, the lovely little shops, and the walk along that coastal path to St Monans.
My Scotland: Ray Bradshaw

Apr 12, 2024 | scotsmagazine.com | Laura Coventry |Hannah McLaren

- Oban“I love Oban. I like the feel of it. It’s quite remote, takes ages to get to, and you can get to so many places from Oban. I love the seaside, and I went to Oban a lot as a kid. I was also there that night they set off 30 minutes of fireworks in 10 seconds! It was incredible – someone pressed a button, and every single firework went off. I thought ‘geez, they’ve put a lot of money into this, what’s this going to be like’.
The Kelpies 10 Year Anniversary!

Mar 22, 2024 | scotsmagazine.com | Laura Coventry |Hannah McLaren

- The Kelpies 10 year anniversary is coming up next month. We chat to Richard Millar, chief operating officer at Scottish Canals, who originally commissioned sculptor Andy Scott to create this magnificent landmark. The world’s largest equine structures in Falkirk turns 10 next month on April 27. The Kelpies officially opened in 2014, while initial discussions about the landmark began way back in 2005.
My Scotland - Phil MacHugh

Feb 23, 2024 | scotsmagazine.com | Laura Coventry

- Have you watched Martin Compston’s Scottish Fling? The travel show where actor Martin Compston embarks on an epic road trip with friend and TV presenter Phil MacHugh? The series follows the pair as they visit various spots around Scotland and explore what makes the country tick. Phil MacHugh is the perfect person to chat to in our My Scotland series. Here are some top travel tips from the television star.