Posts Tagged ‘fish’
A blue ling with pearl barley risotto recipe
Blairgowrie fishmonger and chef Willie Little has a passion for fish. He moved into fish wholesaling, owning the company Ocean Traders, which led to him setting up his award-winning fishmonger, Fish in Crieff. Selling the wholesale company, Willie was left with the fishmongers, but for a man whose working day starts at 5.30am and ends…
Read MoreBe in Little doubt – this recipe is tasty
Fishmonger and chef Willie Little’s story of how he came to own his Blairgowrie restaurant is as down-to-earth as the man himself. ‘Because our product is so fresh, I don’t have to hide it with any sauces,’ says chef proprietor Willie Little, of the fish at his restaurant Little’s in Blairgowrie. ‘I’ve been cooking since…
Read MoreOffers over £799,000 for historic Glenseaton Lodge
A beautiful lodge house on the banks of the River Don in the heart of Aberdeen is now on the market. Presented by Strutt and Parker, Glenseaton Lodge, on Kettocks Mill Road in Aberdeen, dates back to the 14th century when it was originally a two-roomed miller’s cottage. John Forbes White, a patron of several…
Read MorePupils inspired by Badvo Gin owner at lecture
Kilgraston School was honoured to welcome Helen Stewart, multi award-winning owner of Pitlochry-based Badvo Gin, as part of its Women and Business lecture programme. Helen inspired pupils with tales of her entirely hand-foraged product, and the testing process of setting-up a successful business, telling senior pupils: ‘Think about what really motivates you; follow your passion.’…
Read MoreThe Auldhouse Arms – gourmet food worth seeking out
Sometimes, going off the beaten track in search of good food more than pays off. The Auldhouse Arms is located in a small rural village, just outside of East Kilbride. Originally built more than 200 years ago as a village pub, it has expanded several times over the years, and has recently had a massive…
Read MoreFind out more about Scotland’s Fish Town
The penultimate episode of the TV series exploring Scotland’s fishing industry will air tonight (Monday). Up the coast from Peterhead, new trawler Faithlie heads out to sea, skippered by one of the most experienced fishermen in the Scottish fleet, Davie Milne. It travels 120 miles from harbour to fish in Norwegian waters, trialling a new…
Read MoreScots want to preserve the NHS and charities
A new survey has revealed the top 50 things which Scots hope to preserve for the next generation. Remember A Charity aims to encourage Scots to hand down something wonderful for future generations by leaving a gift to charity in their will. A study conducted by Remember A Charity explores the top 50 things Scots…
Read MoreRobson Green to cast off 2020 River Dee fishing season
Anglers from across the globe will be casting their hopes on winning a coveted trophy recognising the best catch on the River Dee. The new trophy is commissioned by David Littlewood, owner of Tor Na Coille Hotel at Banchory on Royal Deeside, and is a stunning salmon sculpture made from old pennies and other coins.…
Read MoreAn Inspector Calls at a Scottish theatre this spring
JB Priestley’s classic thriller An Inspector Calls is coming to Scotland this year. PW Productions will bring the full cast of the UK and Ireland tour of Stephen Daldry’s seminal production to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal from Tuesday 24 – Saturday 29 March. Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the…
Read MoreScots breakfast isn’t the healthiest in the world
Scots like their food, but our breakfast diet sadly isn’t in Europe’s top 10 most health. We’re more than half way through January and the Christmas leftovers are long-gone, those final calorific chocolates, cheese and mince-pies have been eaten or thrown away. It is well and truly time to improve our diet, and where better…
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