This country house offers everything you could want

Splendid country living could be yours, in a beautifully finished period home with a detached coach house and heated swimming pool, set in mature gardens. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Delford House, in Kinnaird, Perthshire, is a beautiful late Georgian country home which is positioned within mature gardens and grounds. In recent years, it…

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Vegans won’t be left out during the festival

Vegans looking for somewhere in Edinburgh to eat during the festival have been given a new option. The Chanter, at 30 – 32 Bread Street, will launched a brand new menu on August 7, and there’s something for everyone, especially vegans. New on-trend dishes include a Vegan Burger – a spicy bean burger topped with mixed…

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It’s a four star honour for Ashfield House

A 19th century house in the heart of Loch Lomond has been awarded a massive boost by VisitScotland. Ashfield House B&B, situated in the Arrochar Alps on the shores of Loch Long in the village of Arrochar, was upgraded from Four Stars by the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its…

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Reinventing the square sausage wheel

Scotland loves sausage for breakfast, and a supermarket’s new Aberdeen Angus steak lorne is sure to be an instant hit. Wherever you live and whatever you call it; lorne, square or slice sausage, our love for this tasty favourite is nothing new. ALDI’s specially selected sausage, made from 100% PGI certified Scotch Beef, is the…

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A rare opportunity to own a castle steeped in history

An exceptional B-listed castle overlooking the white sands of Mull’s Calgary Bay has come to the market. Calgary Castle, which gave its name to the Canadian city of the same name, is for sale through Strutt & Parker. Dating to the mid-1700s and extended in the early 19th century by Alan MacAskill – a merchant…

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Enjoy Scotland’s dramatic dark skies under canvas

Families who enjoy the great outdoors can get together under the stars early next month. They are being offered the chance to join an overnight camp out beneath the dramatic dark skies of the Craigengillan Estate near Loch Doon – Europe’s first UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve – from Saturday, August 4 to Sunday, August 5.…

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Blair Castle ready to offer a unique package

One of Scotland’s most iconic romantic destinations is offering couples the ultimate Highland castle wedding for less than £100 per guest. Blair Castle is offering the deal, newly unveiled for 2019, as the fairytale wedding package promises to deliver an authentic Scottish experience for 100 guests or more for just £99 per person. Set in…

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Dive into the Perthshire countryside

An exceptional property nestled in the Perthshire countryside is offering buyers the opportunity to purchase their dream home in the most tranquil of settings. Delford House, a Georgian home which has been carefully refurbished in recent years, is set among 1.9 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in the picturesque village of Kinnaird, Perthshire. A…

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A beautiful farmhouse close to Loch Lomond

A stylishly updated farmhouse and converted stable block situated close to Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, Sheildaig Farm was built in 1804 and enjoys a quiet elevated position on the hillside at the southern end of Loch Lomond. The property is just a short drive from the shores…

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Square sausage ice cream available – for one day only

Scots are known for their love of square sausage and their sweet tooths – so a Scottish hotel group is combinging the two. To commemorate National Ice Cream Day in style, they have created square sausage ice cream. Apex Hotels has given the traditional roll and Lorne sausage a summer makeover, transforming it into a…

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