Posts Tagged ‘duck’
A-listed Hensol House at the heart of waterside estate
A beautiful estate in the heart of Kircudbrightshire is now on the market. Presented by Strutt and Parker, the Hensol Estate, in Castle Douglas, features a category A-listed country house. Accessed via a private tarmacadam driveway, after passing the Lodge Cottage, the drive which runs parallel with the River Dee continues past overhanging trees creating an…
Read MorePlenty going on this Easter in Almond Valley
Who says egg hunts are just for humans? Lambs at Almond Valley, in West Lothian, are getting stuck in looking for their own eggs to kick off the Easter Eggcitement celebrations. With spring in the air and new life on the farm, there really isn’t a better time to visit Almond Valley than at Easter.…
Read MoreLearn and play with activities at New Lanark
Families planning a day out over the Easter weekend can have a fun and educational time in New Lanark. From Friday, 30 March to Monday, 2 April, the Easter Bunny will be bouncing around this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site. There will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy, from Easter crafts and…
Read MoreWhen good things come in small packages
The Fat Pony This addition to David Ramsden’s culinary menagerie is a wine bar serving small plates of loveliness. Chef, Rose Gregory creates these wee gems in a kitchen so tiny that it barely exists. There’s a choice of charcuterie and cheese boards and a selection of tapas-style plates on the menu. We found it…
Read MoreScotland could rival Danish concept of hygge with its còsagach
An old Scottish word which describes the feeling of being snug, sheltered or cosy has been identified by VisitScotland as a new trend for 2018. Scotland is world renowned for its hospitality, most recently being voted Most Welcoming Country by Rough Guides readers, and now the national tourism organisation is encouraging businesses to create environments…
Read MoreSecond Chance Summer yields first-rate wines
After starring in a BBC Two documentary series, Rob Seddon has launched his own company, exporting Italian wines to the UK and Ireland, as Peter Ranscombe find outs. I’LL confess that I’m not a big fan of reality TV, but one show had me hooked this spring. BBC Two’s Second Chance Summer followed the adventures…
Read MoreTickets for Galloway Country Fair are now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Galloway Country Fair 2017, with a 10 per cent early bird discount for anyone buying tickets before Friday 30th June. This year’s event, which is set to take place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August, will be packed with an array of activities and stalls for visitors to…
Read MoreTempus Restaurant & Bar unveils its new seasonal menu
Scottish produce is the order of the day at Grand Central Hotel’s Tempus Restaurant & Bar as it unveils its new seasonal menu. Making full use of Scotland’s finest ingredients, the spring menu features produce from across the country including Aberdeenshire game, St Mungo’s haddock and Cairnsmore cheese. Visitors…
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