We all scream for ice cream…

TWO Scottish ice cream companies are bringng a sweet splash of sunshine to the autumn. Mackie’s is going to give one fan a lifetime’s supply of ice cream, while Spar is stocking a further nine flavours made by Equi’s. The winner of Mackie’s “Simple Pleasures” draw will be named on Monday. They will get two-litre…

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A beautiful photographic guide to the Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye is a photographic evocation of one of the best-known and most-iconic parts of Scotland. Iain Kirk Campbell’s large landscape-format book beautifully captures Skye’s many different moods, from the darker, more brooding side of the island’s character, to its bright lights and cheerful flora and fauna. Divided into sections, the book looks…

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Skye beats the Eiffel Tower for online photos

It has revealed that the Isle of Skye is the most Instagrammed road trip destination in Europe, with almost 21,000 posts. The picturesque island has triumphed over the likes of the iconic Eiffel Tower, which has 12,463 posts. Scotland’s North Coast 500 also proved popular with social media users as it was ranked eighth in…

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All change as The Three Chimneys has new owner

The famous Three Chimneys restaurant on Skye has been sold by owners Shirley and Eddie Spear after 34 years. The world-renowned restaurant with rooms, at Colbost on the Isle of Skye, has been purchased by Scots born international hotelier Gordon Campbell Gray. Gordon, who is returning to live in Scotland permanently, aims to carry on…

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Hebridean Whisky Festival to make its debut next month

The first ever Hebridean Whisky Festival is to take place across the islands of Skye, Raasay and Harris next month. Taking place between 21-25 May and spread between the four distilleries along the Hebridean Whisky Trail, the festival will feature free tours, tastings, music, casks and special events at Talisker, Torabhaig, Isle of Raasay and…

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The bad boys in our top 10 of Scots behaving badly

There’s an old saying that women can’t resist bounders and cads. From Lord Byron to Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones’ Diary, the bad boys have always been a drawn. Here’s our top ten men who behaved badly. 1. James Erskine, Lord Grange Lord Grange was a Scottish judge who served as Lord Justice…

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Visit The Three Chimneys on the original Love Island

For any one lucky in love or on the quest to find it, February and Saint Valentine’s Day are special times to be together. Where better to retreat than the enchanting Isle of Skye… which ever since the desperate escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora Macdonald has eternally been hallmarked by love? The romance of Skye…

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Head chef in the MasterChef kitchen tonight

A head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is back in this MasterChef kitchen this evening. Scott Davies, head chef at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, is one of five chefs, and the only contestant from Scotland, taking part in MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch, due to broadcast on BBC Two today, Thursday 27…

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Head chef returns to the MasterChef kitchen

A head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is making a return to the MasterChef kitchen this festive season. Scott Davies, head chef at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, is one of five chefs, and the only contestant from Scotland, taking part in MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch, due to broadcast on BBC Two on…

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Singer Mary Ann to perform at Celtic Connections

Gaelic linguist, singer, composer and broadcaster Mary Ann Kennedy’s first show in her 2019 tour will be at Glasgow’s winter music festival Celtic Connections. Mary Ann will be performing with special guest guitarist, composer and producer, Finlay Wells at the Tron Theatre on Sunday, 20 January from 8-10pm. Mary Ann first performed at Celtic Connections…

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