Posts Tagged ‘Cairngorms’
These are the Scottish wintersports you have to try this year
There’s snow-where better than Scotland for some winter sport inspiration. With the XXIII Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games currently underway, what better time is there to embrace the sub-zero temperatures and take part in some winter sports – even if it’s just for fun. Scotland is the perfect place to indulge in some snow sports,…
Read MoreBook review: Follow The Dead by Lin Anderson
Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod returns in the 12th book of her series by the exquisite Lin Anderson. Follow the Dead takes her to the Cairngorms, joining a mountain rescue team after a mysterious plane has crash-landed, while one person is missing and three are dead on a climbing trip nearby. As if that wasn’t enough,…
Read MoreReclaimed stone from original steading gives West Freuchies a special quality
West Freuchies is a substantial rural country house and independent Mill House, located near Blairgowrie in Perthshire. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a substantial property which was constructed around 1995 using the stone reclaimed from the original steading which stood there. It has a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the main house, but independently accessed,…
Read MorePrize guy is at one with nature after winning Cairngorms competition
An Edinburgh teenager is the winner of the Cairngorms Nature Young Presenter 2018 competition. After a nail biting two weeks of waiting, it has been announced that after thousands of online votes, 13-year-old Aiden Curlewis is the esteemed 2018 winner, writes Olivia Dobson. The competition was launched in June and is in partnership with the Royal…
Read MoreStep back to the 16th century in Castle Grant
Castle Grant is an important “A” listed 16th century castle set in mature garden grounds which enjoys stunning open views over to the hills of Cromdale and beyond in Grantown-on-Spey. The Castle was originally known as Freuchie Castle when it was occupied by the Comyn family but in 1694 the Grant family became the principle…
Read MoreThere’s plenty in store at new Highland art gallery
Visitors to a Highland supermarket are in for a surprise – as it’s being transformed into a cultural venue. A new photography gallery is about to open on 1 December. Just in time for Christmas, Eleven41 Gallery will create a hub for lovers of photography and the Scottish outdoors, whilst providing a place where locals…
Read MoreChildren all over Britain will discover Scotland’s beauty with new TV series
Scotland’s natural beauty is to introduced to another generation thanks to a new children’s television show. CBBC fantasy adventure gameshow Raven is back, having been recorded this summer in the unspoilt wilderness of the Cairngorms National Park. The original Raven, which won several BAFTAs and inspired three spin-off programmes, gathered a massive cult following when…
Read MoreScottish distillery releases the country’s first absinthe
A Scottish distillery is producing what is thought to be the first absinthe created in the country. The Lost Loch Distillery has launched Murmichan, which uses Scottish ingredients such as mint and bramble leaves, heather flower and willow herb honey Based on traditional Swiss absinthe, Murmichan uses these natural botanicals for both flavouring and colouring…
Read MoreScotland at night offers plenty of stunning new sights
The clocks change this weekend – but that’s no excuse to stay indoors, as there’s lots to see all over Scotland after dark. With the clocks going back on Sunday morning, the dark nights are drawing in and the temperature dropping, now is the perfect time to experience Scotland’s great outdoors and Scotland doesn’t stop…
Read MoreSkye man scoops Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year award
Dumfries-born photographer Nick Hanson, has been announced as this year’s winner of the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Award. Skye-based Nick beat off strong competition from thousands of entries submitted from across the globe to win the prestigious accolade with his magnificently evocative images shot in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. …
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