Shellfish warning in the north of Scotland

Shellfish lovers and business are being warned not to collect shellfish in coastal waters in the north of Scotland. Algal toxins affecting shellfish have been found in North West Sutherland, at Loch Eriboll and Kyle of Durness. The Highland Council’s environmental health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring.…

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A beautiful lodge estate for sale in the Highlands

Galbraith and joint agents Goldsmith bring to the market the Fearna Lodge Estate which lies near the attractive fishing village of Lochinver. This is a rare opportunity to purchase one’s own piece of wilderness with a superb modern five-bedroom lodge together with approximately 735 acres of land with red deer stalking, rough shooting, duck flighting,…

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The Bridge Inn offers great food and scenic views

This wonderful canal-side pub is one of my favourite venues for a gastronomic trip out of Edinburgh. If you’re in the capital and are feeling particularly energetic, you can cycle there from Fountainbridge down the towpath. Reserve a table overlooking the water and get stuck into the cullen skink and peerless fish and chips, or…

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A delicious lamb recipe to make your mouth water

Working under internationally acclaimed chefs has helped Jon-Paul Saint’s career. His menu at Dornoch’s Links House uses fresh, local ingredients. After qualifying, he moved on to the Rocpool Reserve Hotel in Inverness, working under Albert Roux and other Michelin-starred chefs; he then worked in a variety of Roux’s other restaurants as a sous-chef. First up was Greywalls in Gullane, before spending a…

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Vegan fish and chips added to Glasgow pub menu

A Glasgow pub has launched a vegan range as part of its new menu and is encouraging locals to tuck into the new plant-based offering. The vegan range, which is available now at Hungry Horse pub, the Projectionist on Kings Inch Road, in Braehead, features seven plant-based dishes, including pub classic fish and chips, which…

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Tom Kitchin creates an exclusive afternoon tea

Edinburgh-based Michelin Star chef Tom Kitchin will offer the latest addition to Gleneagles’ exclusive afternoon series. It will be a welcome return for Tom, who started his career as a trainee chef at the iconic Perthshire hotel, at the event from from 1-7 October. Inspired by the hearty and popular cuisine of Kitchin’s Scran and…

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Scotland aims to turn the plastic tide on its beaches

Scotland has some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK but sadly they are not immune from the blight of litter. In the north-east of the country, communities from Fraserburgh to East Haven are being challenged to take action as part of an ambitious new project called Turning the Plastic Tide. The East Grampian Coastal…

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Free event aims to catch new fishing enthusiasts

A free event to encourage more women to take up fishing is taking place this weekend. Tomorrow, Saturday, 8 September, Orvis Kelso are holding their first 50/50 Ladies Day at the Hass Fishery, Jedburgh, to encourage gender parity on the water. It will run 10am-1pm for all abilities. With support from Anne Woodock from Fish…

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Scottish produce with an authentic Italian twist

With Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight running until 16 September, the country is gearing up to celebrate the best our nation has to offer. Food producers and restaurants across Scotland are encouraging the public to think about what they’re putting on their plate, and are being encouraged to support the local economy. One of the…

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Breathing new life into a former parish church

Set amongst the pretty chocolate box houses of Fordyce in Aberdeenshire is a Church of Scotland parish church, which closed in 2012 because it was feared the dilapidated bellecot would collapse on parishioners one day. In 2014, having sold their successful B&B business in Buckie with the intention of moving to the Scottish Borders, Alison…

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