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It's nearly Mother’s Day; Marks and Spencer’s is awash with elaborate bouquets and Clinton's Cards is doing a roaring trade.As you know, I run a gift company too, but for me, Mother's day is about more than just the ready-made Hallmark  sentiments and presents -  it's about actually being present.When I was a little...

Thank you for checking in to read my latest illustrated Scottish Story: interesting facts about puffins.I’ve always been intrigued by puffins: they are such wonderfully charismatic and colourful little creatures with an almost unmatched ability to conquer land, sea and air.With many colonies dotted around the more remote pockets of the Scottish...

For me, Dundee will be forever associated with Oor Wullie and The Beano, but these days its no longer just the city of "jute, jam and journalism".In fact, in 2014, the wee city on the Tay was recognised by the United Nations (no less) as the UK's first UNESCO City of Design, recognising its...