Posts Tagged ‘fish’
UK’s largest rock ramp is a stepping stone for fish
Today marks the official opening of the UK’s largest rock ramp. Situated on the River Almond at Howden Bridge Weir, the 85m x 50m ramp construction will play a key role in connecting the lower and upper reaches of the River Almond, so fish species can travel upstream and enrich the wildlife ecosystem of the…
Read MoreScots rugby team given a taste of Japan before World Cup
The Scottish rugby team were given a taste of what they’re about to experience, before they flew off to the World Cup in Japan. Award-winning Japanese restaurant Harajuku Kitchen is the official caterer for the Scottish rugby team. Ahead of the Rugby World Cup being held in Japan this year, chef patron Kaori Simpson and…
Read MoreScots’ top travel destinations are revealed
The romantic destination couples from Scotland want to visit the most is… Italy. A nationwide study of married couples in the UK has revealed where around the world we want to travel to for our next romantic holiday. The research, commissioned by worldwide travel company Kuoni, uncovered the favourite holiday destinations of couples in Scotland,…
Read More£1.05million+ to own a stunning small estate
An outstanding small residential estate with striking views and sporting capabilities is now on the property market. Presents for sale by Savills, Mains of Tilliefoure is a compact and well located residential estate with considerable amenity, sporting, farming and woodland interests, extending to some 135.53 acres. It is situated within a most attractive part of…
Read MoreFish and stalk on your very own Highland estate
A unique opportunity to purchase a private estate with exceptional quality stalking and fishing on the spectacular Knoydart Peninsula. Kilchoan Estate provides the perfect secluded getaway with spectacular inland and coastal views to Skye, Rum and the other Small Isles beyond. Presented for sale by Bidwells, Kilchoan Estate is located on the Knoydart Peninsula, approximately…
Read MoreOur top 10 of Scotland’s very own jurassic parks
From mammoth tusks to reptilian remains, Scotland is home to a surprisingly large number of fossil finds. Over the years, many prehistoric discoveries have been made, and here we round up 10 of our favourites. 1. Giant scorpion In 2010, while walking in north east Fife, Dr Martin Whyte from the University of Sheffield stumbled…
Read MoreGlasgow Airport’s £1.6m new executive lounge opens
Glasgow Airport’s £1.6million exclusive new executive lounge opened its doors this week. The Lomond Lounge is based airside in the departures area, with 26 new jobs being created, as it operates between 5am and 9pm daily. This is the fourth lounge facility to be based at Glasgow – the most of any Scottish airport –…
Read MoreDiscover the secrets of Scotland’s lochs
Armchair tours of Scotland’s lochs are coming to our TV screens. Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs is setting sail with presenter Paul Murton for a new six-part series, starting on Monday, 2 September. Over the course of the series, he will be taking a mystical tour around the Firths of Easter Ross and Sutherland, following…
Read MoreA clootie dumpling that now has official clout
A Scots cafe is celebrating after receiving its ninth Great Taste Award, this time for its clootie dumpling – the first time this traditional Scottish dessert has been awarded a rating since 2015. The Real Food Café in Tyndrum, Perthshire, was delighted to receive the honour. Great Taste Awards, 2019, known as the Oscars of…
Read More10 alien invaders Scotland can do without
Scotland’s native wildlife is being attacked by ruthless foreign species that are hell-bent on world domination. A great many creatures that are part of the Scottish landscape are not, in fact, native species: the likes of the rabbit, pheasant and fallow deer were all introduced at some point in the past. But while these have…
Read More