Posts Tagged ‘castle’
A superb six events coming to the south of Scotland
Six major festivals and sporting events will give visitors the chance to enjoy the food, drink, culture and countryside of Dumfries and Galloway in all its rich variety. There’s everything from top-flight cycle racing and motorsport through to the finest foods from farm and sea, plus literature and a festival of light. These take place…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Inverness
There’s far more to Inverness and its surrounding area than just Loch Ness. While Nessie spotting is a huge part of the fun of visiting the area, it’s a part of Scotland that’s rich in the nation’s history. Here’s 10 of our top suggestions. LOCH NESS EXHIBITION CENTRE A hi-tech multi-media presentation that guides visitors…
Read MoreGaelic champion and author recognised
The co-author of a book on the HMY Iolaire disaster and a champion of Gaelic education have been awarded honorary fellowships by the University of the Highlands and Islands. Malcolm Macdonald and Annie Macsween were presented with the awards at the Lews Castle College UHI graduation ceremony at Martin’s Memorial Church, Stornoway. Honorary Fellowships are…
Read MoreTen of the finest follies to be found in Scotland
Decadent indulgences by people with more money than sense, or touching attempts to leave a lasting legacy other than wealth? Here we suggest 10 of Scotland’s finest follies. 1. Kinnoull Tower Built in the 18th century by the 9th Earl of Kinnoull to resemble a castle on the Rhine in Germany, Kinnoull Tower is one…
Read MoreThis is a substantial new build home of the highest quality
An exceptional modern country property close to St Andrews has been brought to the market. Presented by Galbraith and commanding breath-taking panoramic views out over the Firth of Forth and beyond, North Cassingray House is an outstanding country property quietly positioned in a lovely secluded rural setting with a generous garden. Constructed just over 10…
Read More10 Scottish X Files – tales of the unexplained
Alien invasion, disappearing armies and buried Egyptian treasure – these are just some of the Scottish mysteries that have bemused, baffled and terrified in equal measure. Some you may well have heard of, but others you may not. We round up 10 of our favourites. 1. Loch Ness Monster Tales of a monster in Loch…
Read MoreCelebrations after outstanding exam results
The Merchiston Castle School community has once again enjoyed a set of outstanding A-level results. Modular A Levels have now been fully replaced by linear qualifications, meaning that the whole two years’ content of each A Level subject is examined over only a handful of weeks in the summer of Upper Sixth – and it…
Read MoreHead chef Bruce hasn’t let being deaf affect his career
Being deaf has never stopped Bruce Price from achieving his ambitions in the kitchen – and now he’s joined the newly-refurbished Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club as its new executive head chef. Bruce has cooked all over the world from Australia to Switzerland, China and Taiwan, since his early days in his native New Zealand.…
Read MoreEnjoy the military tattoo – from the comfort of home
Those who can’t attend the 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo can enjoy this year’s show from the comfort of home. The theme for this year’s Tattoo has been Kaleidoscope, reflecting the optical invention which was created by Scottish physicist Sir David Brewster in 1816, with the emphasis on performances bold with colour and light. This…
Read MoreLuxury living, a pool and Merlin’s grave in one property
A home dating from the 1640s – and reputed to be the last resting place of Merlin – is for sale on the property market. Presented by Knight Frank, Braes is a family home surrounded by private gardens and woodland yet only four miles from the motorway network. All of the original deeds dating from…
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