Posts Tagged ‘fish’
A beautiful country house with prime fishing spot
A grand country house on the riverbank with a prime stretch of fishing is now on the market. Presented by Stutt and Parker, Waterstone House and Fishings, in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, is for sale as a whole, or in two lots. Lot one is Waterstone House, and is for sale for offers over £1,100,000. This is…
Read MorePoached pear, bramble tart and lemon sorbert
There’s a growing demand in Scotland for produce that has been sourced in local areas. Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum, located near Blairgowrie in Perthshire, is a keen supporter of that. In recent years, Steve has noticed how people’s palates have changed, as has the preparation of the food. ‘Wild produce has always been there…
Read MoreUnmissable sights in the Highlands and Islands
Earlier this week, Lonely Planet announced the Scottish Highlands and Islands as one of the top regions in the world to go in 2019. With impressive scenery, world class dining experiences and an outstanding accommodation offering it’s no wonder this exceptional corner of the globe has scooped up such an impressive accolade. In light of…
Read MoreIs this the world’s best job for pub-goers?
A Scottish pub wants to PAY a lucky volunteer to drink beer, watch sports and take part in a pub quiz. The Projectionist Hungry Horse pub on Intu Braehead Leisure has launched a search for the UK’s first ever ‘Pub-licist’ and is encouraging locals to apply for the coveted role – which will include drinking…
Read MoreScotland at night – in a way you’ve never seen it
The nights may be drawing in, but there’s some incredible sights to be seen in Scotland after dark – and not where you’re expecting. The Macduff Marine Aquarium in Aberdeenshire is opening its doors after dark this November to explore nature’s own light show from the ocean’s depths. The first ever Glow! special event at…
Read MoreLonely Planet lists Scots restaurant where you must eat
An Edinburgh eaterie which opened in May this year has been named as one of the world’s top new food experiences. The Fishmarket at Newhaven Harbour has been named one of the ten ‘Best New Food Experiences’ in the world in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019, the highly anticipated annual collection of the best…
Read MoreDelicious scallops with smoked salmon fritters
As a child Steve McCallum would spend time on the west coast of Scotland with his uncle, a lobster fisherman in Tarbert, bringing in the creels and aquiring a taste for fresh food. ‘I still have a fondness for those early memories of eating fish and shellfish, especially the difference it makes to eat something…
Read MoreBotanic Gardens food tops the Out to Lunch list
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has topped a new league table for children’s food and drink at the UK’s top visitor attractions. The report was published today by the Soil Association’s Out to Lunch campaign. Working with an army of ‘secret diner’ parents, the Soil Association surveyed the food and drink on offer at 22…
Read MoreTry this Thai recipe – and we’ve a money off code
National Curry Week has been running every October since 1998 and celebrates the nation’s favourite dish. It applauds the diverse culture in the UK and delicious dishes available. When many people think of curry, they often think of Indian food but Thai curries can be some of the most delicious, sweet and fragrant dishes around.…
Read MoreA fantastic fish dish to try at home
Scottish people’s love of seafood was celebrated recently with Seafood Week 2018. Aurélien Mourez, head chef at popular Glasgow restaurant Ox and Finch, is backing the drive in his region by sharing a delicious recipe for a smoked haddock boulangére. Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, spearheaded Seafood Week, which…
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