New executive head chef has vision for the future

Four-star hotel The Bonham in Edinburgh has appointed the award-winning Chris MacDiarmid as its new executive head chef. Chris, who brings more than 30 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, has worked at various restaurant and hotels across the UK including The Capital Hotel, Edinburgh, Macdonald Hotel Marine, Berwick and Wincham Hall Hotel, Northwich. And…

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A mini-estate with parkland, fields and woodland

There’s a rare opportunity to purchase an iconic property on Royal Deeside with commanding countryside views. Dess House near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is a very fine country house with its own parkland, wooded grounds and policies extending to some 30 acres. Dess House has not been available on the open market for some 25 years. Presented…

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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…

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Unmissable 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…

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Nature-depleted Scotland needs new era of rewilding

A sticking plaster approach to conservation is failing Scotland’s wildlife – and species such as red squirrel, wild cat and capercaillie are declining or on the edge of extinction. The only thing that can help save them all is a new era of massive rewilding is needed, according to a landmark new book from Trees…

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Delicious 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…

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A beautiful Scottish property for sale at £1.35million+

A desirable country property nestled in the heart of Strathnairn has come to the market. Presented through Galbraith, with over 260 acres of private grounds including grazing, established woodlands, heather hills and salmon fishing rights on the river Nairn, Glen Nairn Lodge enjoys a spectacular position overlooking the beautiful Lochan Dubh across Strathnairn to the…

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A 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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This is an incredible sporting estate – for £1.3m+

Wester Gartchonzie is a delightful mixed sporting estate, which will offer the purchaser a rare opportunity to acquire a 600-acre estate. Presented by Galbraith, it has a desirable traditional farmhouse in an exceptionally scenic location bordering Loch Venacher in Stirlingshire. The property is for sale as a whole or in two lots. Duncan Barrie, who…

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Distillery’s fish pass project leaps into action

A team of fisheries experts has teamed up with a Speyside whisky distillery to offer a helping hand to migrating fish in the Knockando Burn near Aberlour – for the first time in a century. Biologists from the Spey Fishery Board and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have teamed up with Tamdhu to build…

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