Posts Tagged ‘Dundee’
A delicious recipe for Orbost Farm Iron Age pork
Cooking the best local, seasonal produce on Skye keeps the Three Chimneys head chef Scott Davies passionate about what he does. ‘I always loved the kitchen,’ says Scott. ‘Ever since I was young, I was cooking and baking with my mum.’ The idea of being a chef took hold during work experience, aged 15, ‘I just loved…
Read MoreSpecial event held ahead of V&A Dundee opening
A special event ahead of the opening of the V&A Dundee, Scotland’s new design museum, was held last week. Perthshire’s Blair Castle opened its doors when it hosted a Founding Patrons Reception. Over 60 guests travelled to the historic venue for the event, hosted by Philip Long, director of V&A Dundee, and Blair Castle head…
Read MoreBid to drive more grouse onto Scottish tables
The Scottish country sports sector is driving forward its efforts to put more grouse on dinner tables around the country. For many years the Glorious 12th has heralded the race for fresh grouse shot on our moors to be rushed to the finest restaurants. This enduring tradition continues, but this year for the first time…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreScottish Opera will take production to the nation
Scottish Opera is to tour 17 venues across the country this autumn. This September, the hugely popular Opera Highlights tour kicks off with four singers and a pianist journeying to 17 venues the length and breadth of Scotland, from Wick in the north to Dumfries in the south, as well as the Inner and Outer…
Read MoreInspiration to Peter Pan author is for sale
A Scottish countryside home which inspired Peter Pan author J M Barrie to pen some of his best works has landed on the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram , The Manse is situated on the edge of Glenprosen village near Kirriemuir, Angus, where the author was born and spent his early life. Occupying…
Read MoreV&A Dundee opening attracts Scots music stars
A free two-day celebration of design, music and performance will mark the opening of V&A Dundee. Legendary Scottish rockers Primal Scream will headline the 3D Festival, and will be joined by singer-songwriter, and BBC Radio 1 Brit List artist, Lewis Capaldi and Dundee’s own Be Charlotte, to perform at the 3D Festival on Friday 14…
Read MoreYou can’t help but take note of Susie’s work
Calligrapher and painter Susie Leiper is surrounded by quills and a range of Chinese brushes in her bright Edinburgh New Town mews studio. You may not think that you’ve ever seen Susie’s work, but you definitely have. It was Susie’s fair hand that produced the Gaelic poetry calligraphy on the new Royal Bank of Scotland…
Read MoreHighland Perthshire estate could be yours for over £5million
An all-round sporting estate with a historic setting in the heart of Highland Perthshire is now available to purchase. Presented by Strutt & Parker, Urrard has a reputation as one of the most accessible Highland sporting estates where it is possible to enjoy the rare combination of salmon fishing, grouse shooting, driven pheasant and partridge shooting,…
Read MoreWinners are in good spirits after honours revealed
Scottish spirits were the toast of the International Wine & Spirit Competition. An incredible 502 spirits produced in Scotland collected awards, in gold, silver and bronze categories. Click here for the A-D winners, here for the E-G winners and here from H-O. GOLD Royal Brackla 12 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Gold 2018 in Whisky…
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