Posts Tagged ‘skye’
Distillery launches its own school of gin
Isle of Skye Distillers has announced the launch of its brand-new gin school. The Portree-based distillery, producers of Misty Isle Gin and Tommy’s Gin, opens its doors to visitors today, Monday 27 August. The first experience of its kind on the island, Isle of Skye Distillers’ Gin School features six mini stills, accommodating groups of…
Read MorePiping legend celebrated in new Blas musical work
A name synonymous with all things related to Highland bagpipes will be centre of attraction on the first day of this September’s Blas festival. The music of the late great piper, Pipe Major Donald Macleod MBE, will be showcased in Crossing the Minch; a project dreamt up by The Big Music Society, led by world…
Read MoreA beautiful home in an outstanding location
A beautifully architect-designed eco home in an outstanding location close to the coastline and with magnificent views over the Western Isles and Torridons is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Luachran is a home truly at one with its surroundings, a property which is beautifully appointed and finished to an impressive…
Read MoreMeet the Skye fliers who arrived from Germany
The skies over the Isle of Skye were busier than normal recently when the island’s aerodrome hosted seven visiting aircraft from Germany. The aircraft landed as part of an organised trip arranged by Thomas Borchert, Editor-in-chief Aviation from Aero International, a monthly magazine for civil aviation based in Germany. Thomas said: ‘The visit to Skye was…
Read MoreTasty trout at the heart of this delicious recipe
Nature’s way is the best way, according to Scott Davies, head chef at the Three Chimneys on Skye. Scott learned some of his trade in Australia. A career Down Under might have beckoned had a visa issue not cropped up. Luckily for foodies here, Scott returned to Scotland to a job at Glenapp Castle. ‘I…
Read MoreCountry house fishing party is exclusive opportunity
A grand one-off three-night fishing party will mark the close of the sporting season at Kinloch Lodge this October. It’s an appropriate send off, given its history as the Macdonald family hunting lodge. Located close to the Skye bridge, at the southern end of this dramatic island, down a long, private drive and at the…
Read MoreA tasty rhubarb soufflé with oat crumble recipe
Scott Davies, head chef at the Three Chimneys on Skye, shares a delicious dessert recipe with Scottish Field. There, the menu changes every month, based on what is in season. Scott said: ‘As soon as a grower walks through the door with something, it’s usually on the menu that night. We have direct contact with…
Read MoreA delicious recipe for Orbost Farm Iron Age pork
Cooking the best local, seasonal produce on Skye keeps the Three Chimneys head chef Scott Davies passionate about what he does. ‘I always loved the kitchen,’ says Scott. ‘Ever since I was young, I was cooking and baking with my mum.’ The idea of being a chef took hold during work experience, aged 15, ‘I just loved…
Read MoreMountain and sea festival returns for its third outing
The Torridon Mountain and Sea Festival in the Scottish Highlands is returning for its third year next month. This thriving festival was established by Dan and Rohaise Rose-Bristow, owners of The Torridon Resort in Wester Ross, and will run from 27-29 September. Taking place amidst a palette of autumn colours sweeping across the hills and…
Read MoreA variety of sealife recorded in Scotland’s waters
The waters of Scotland are a stronghold for sealife, according to the 2018 National Whale and Dolphin Watch event. Thousands of volunteers from all around the British Isles took part in the event, conducted between 28 July and 5 August, and their work has revealed the striking biodiversity of Britain’s whales, dolphins and porpoises. Organised…
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