Posts Tagged ‘highland’
A new visitor centre by the banks of Loch Ness
Restoration work has started at the site of a new multi-million pound visitor destination on the banks of Loch Ness. Housed within the former Dochgarroch village hall, the new unique destination is due to open its doors in May 2019 and is poised to become a beacon of Highland hospitality. Once complete, the development, which…
Read MoreRobert the Bruce spider site hotel for sale
A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on the stunning West Highland beach where Robert the Bruce landed while fleeing the English following an early setback, is being offered for sale. Located in the tiny Kintyre hamlet of…
Read MoreNew holiday lodges offer the perfect place to relax
Real freedom, real luxury and real Scotland – that’s what’s on offer at Balloch Park. Balloch Park, which enjoys an idyllic location by the banks of the River Tay, is situated on the acclaimed five star Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course. They are now offering an exciting new selection of holiday lodges…
Read MoreTry this easy to make Highland cannelloni
‘You could probably say I fell into this line of work,’ laughs Andrew Cook, head chef at Fort William’s award-winning The Lime Tree restaurant. ‘My parents were hotel managers with British Trust Hotels, so I’ve grown up in hotels. My dad is a trained chef as well, so he was my first head chef. ‘My…
Read MoreExclusive Royal Navy Submariners whisky goes on sale
A whisky created by the Highland Park Distillery in conjunction with the Royal Navy Submariners is now being made available to the public. The Dolphins celebrates the proud history of the Submarine Service, with a light but richly layered single malt, it is naturally light gold in colour and richly layered with the enticing flavours…
Read MoreSearch launches to find ‘lost’ works by wildlife artist
A major new worldwide search has been launched, to track down hundreds of original artworks by world famous wildlife artist David Shepherd – one year after his death. David visited Scotland many times on his art roadshows and he loved painting Highland scenes. It’s believed his paintings have ended up all over the globe and…
Read MoreOutdoor learning blooms at Kelvinside Academy
The days are getting shorter, the nights longer, the leaves are changing colour and there is a definite chill in the air – autumn is finally here. While for most children the change in season signals the time to head indoors, junior school pupils at Kelvinside Academy wrap up warm and venture into the woods…
Read MoreNew Tomatin 30 Year Old limited to just 900 UK bottles
Highland whisky distillery Tomatin has revealed the release of its new 30 Year Old single malt. Retailing at £300, the golden-amber expression is a premium batch release decanted into individually numbered bottles, with only 900 available in the UK. The whisky, finished in first fill ex-bourbon barrels, is presented in a premium oak box and…
Read MoreThe hunt is on for the world’s best porridge maker
The 25th annual World Porridge Making Championships are coming to Scotland. The historic Highland village of Carrbridge iis the place to be on Saturday, 6 October, as it comes alive for the event. The renowned competition attracts porridge makers from across the world with professional and amateur chefs, food producers, food bloggers, small business owners…
Read More£13,500 for a bottle of Highland Park 50-year-old
If you enjoy a dram, then you’d better check your pockets for loose change if you fancy owning the Highland Park 50 Year Old. Only 274 bottles of Orkney-based Highland Park’s new 50-year-old malt will be released, drawn from two ex-sherry hogshead casks and priced at £13,500 a bottle. As well as a fine dram,…
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