Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Unexpected online benefits for Glenalmond College
SWITCHING to distance learning has brought a range of unexpected benefits at Glenalmond College, according to the head of the Perthshire school. The independent institution, which has around 360 pupils aged between 12 and 18 on its roll, reported “a very positive response” from parents, including an “exceptionally strong” attendance at its first online parents’…
Read MoreHive of activity as World Bee Day takes flight
Perthshire is all abuzz for World Bee Day, with Kinross-based Webster Honey placing more than 100 new hives at sites including Crieff, Dunning and the Strathallan Estate. As well as producing honey, the hives will be used in beekeeping workshops for schools and nurseries once they reopen, and to give businesses sponsorship opportunities. Meik Molitor,…
Read MoreGlenalmond College Set to Host Virtual Open Day
For the first time in its 173-year history, Glenalmond College in Perthshire is set to host a Virtual Open Day, giving visitors or prospective parents and pupils a chance to ‘meet’ staff and tour the school. The event, which is free and open to all, takes place on Saturday 9 May and will allow families…
Read MoreNew Warden at Glenalmond
Perthshire boarding school Glenalmond College has a new headmaster. Dr Michael Alderson recently joined the school as its new Warden, taking over from Hugh Ouston, who stepped down this month after a 15-month interim role at the helm. Dr Alderson was most recently Deputy Head at Durham School, and began his teaching career in 2000 after…
Read MoreTry this tasty fruity tart recipe at home
Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum delights in using the produce of Blairgowrie in Perthshire. Born in Campbeltown and brought up and trained in Shropshire, Steve spent several years in London as second chef to Bryan Webb at Hilaire and a year working in Australian restaurants before returning to Scotland. He was head chef at Cromlix…
Read MoreA delicious seared scallop recipe to enjoy
Strong childhood memories of food remain an inspiration for Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum. As a child, Steve would spend time on the west coast 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…
Read MoreDewar’s distillery helps ambulance service
A Scotch whisky distillery is diverting its alcohol into helping the NHS. Bacardi has expanded its commitment across countries and brands to help produce more than 237,000 gallons (900,000 litres) of hand sanitisers, as worldwide demand continues to exceed supply in efforts to reduce the risk of Covid-19. This week, eight Bacardi-owned manufacturing sites across…
Read MoreLearn the art of kiltmaking in new online course
A Perthshire-based traditional kiltmaker is offering people around the world the chance to learn the art of kiltmaking from the comfort of their own home thanks to an innovative new online course. From April, students from all around the world will have the opportunity to master the historic Scottish craft by enrolling on this one-of-a-kind…
Read MoreSuccessful night for game and wildlife winners
Two game and wildlife trainees and a school pupil have won at prestigious awards. They took the honours at Lantra Scotland’s ALBAS (Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills), which took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro. Charlie Blance, aged 20 from Methven, Perthshire, won the Overall Winner Award, the highest accolade of…
Read MoreArtists and makers invited to sign up for event
Applications are being invited from artists and makers to take part in Perthshire Open Studios (POS) 2020. The organisers say it’s important to sign up early as a maximum of 140 studios are able to take part. This year’s event will take place across beautiful Perthshire and Kinross-shire between 5-13 September and is expected to…
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