Posts Tagged ‘dunkeld’
Killin gets its first dentist
KILLIN now has its own dental practice, saving villagers a round-trip of up to 100 miles. Chris Barrowman, who founded Infinityblu Dental Care in Pitlochry in 2007, has invested £330,000 in his new clinic in the Perthshire village. “The community has been amazing,” said Barrowman, who also owns practices in Alyth, Auchterarder, Crieff, and Dunkeld.…
Read MoreScottish fish skins turned into ‘leather’ wallets
FISH skins from Dunkeld Smokehouse are being turned into wallets to raise money for wild salmon conservation. Antonia Gillett, 28, has opened Felsie, which is the UK’s first dedicated fish skin “tannery”. Gillett is turning the left-over fish skins with the scales removed into a “leather”, from which she then makes wallets and cardholders. She…
Read MoreEight tips to create a wonderful kitchen
How do you create a wonderful new kitchen when there may be so many ideas floating around your head? Scottish award winning kitchen retailers Kitchens International have eight expert tips to help you. 1. Design brief Although it’s easy to rush into choosing cabinetry and appliances the most important part of the process is the…
Read MoreThe story of the woman behind Peter Rabbit
The story of the creator of Peter Rabbit is an interesting one that says much about the unquenchable creative spirit of a sad little girl who, in the absence of anyone else to educate her, did it herself. Cohen’s book examines Potter’s summers, which were spent on the Dalguise Estate near Dunkeld, where she developed…
Read MoreRemembering the Battle of Dunkeld 330 years on
With the 330th anniversary of the Battle of Dunkeld coming up on 17 August, the 1745 Association is hosting a tour of Dunkeld that Saturday afternoon. A range of activities have been planned throughout the day to encourage the community to remember the Orphan Battle of the Jacobite Wars that took place in 1689. The…
Read MoreEnjoy a memorable wedding at these superb venues
Scotland boasts such incredible scenery and historic venues, it’s understandable why people come from all over the world to be married here. If you’re looking for a venue for a wedding , Scotland is blessed with superb locations, great and small. Outstanding wedding venues can provide a backdrop and make memories that will last a…
Read MoreCould you be a Great British Bake Off contestant?
James Morton, Norman Calder, Marie Campbell, Tom Hetherington and Flora Shedden have all done it – now could you? They’re some of the Scots who have shown they know their baklava from their Princess cakes. The search is now on for contestants for the 2019 Great British Bake Off, and the company who make the…
Read MoreVote for Scotland’s most beautiful town or village
You can have your say and vote for Scotland’s Most Beautiful Town or Village. Hidden Scotland has announced the 2018 Scotland’ss Most Beautiful Town or Village competition finalist, which aims to find the most charming and picturesque place in the country. There are 35 finalists and the winner will be announced on 10 August. In…
Read MoreA perfect Perthshire spring fishing weekend
In the right conditions, there are few better places to be in the world than Perthshire in the spring – especially if you are a fisherman. I was recently fortunate to wangle a full weekend of fishing and what a tonic it proved to be! I have previously mentioned that I am lucky enough to…
Read MoreContemporary living near Aberfeldy with glorious views of nature
Beinn na Ciste is a remarkable contemporary property designed to capture glorious views of Strathtay. Brought to the market by Savills, Beinn na Ciste, in Boltachan, by Aberfeldy, is situated on a hillside just to the north of the River Tay where it passes Aberfeldy. The house enjoys wonderful peace and privacy in the small…
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