Posts Tagged ‘castle’
Entrants wanted for 105 mile Coast to Coast challenge
Entries are still open for those who fancy braving 105 miles of running, cycling and kayaking across Scotland. Competitors still wanting to take part in Coast to Coast 2018, Rat Race Adventure Sports’ hugely popular adventure challenge, are still being welcomed. The competition is staged in the Highlands of Scotland on Saturday 8 and Sunday…
Read MoreFloral tributes mark centenary of the Armistace
Gardens are blooming across Scotland to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War centenary. Gardeners at National Trust for Scotland properties across the north east of Scotland have cultivated striking memorial displays of Armistice flowers to remember those who lost their lives. The Armistice installations have their own dedicated area in…
Read MoreMGM Muthu Hotels offer a happy stay and warm welcome
Looking for a Hotel for a comfortable stay when visiting Scotland has never been easier, thanks to MGM Muthu Hotels. The MGM Muthu Hotels chain was founded by a humble businessman Dr M G Muthu who dreamed of bringing paradise within the reach of travellers and offering them amazing experiences. Choose from over 32 architecturally splendid hotels in…
Read MoreGenerous castle visitors supported two great causes
A Scottish castle has raised over £5000 for charity during its annual fundraising day this summer. Blair Castle raised the magnificent sum, which will see Perthshire charity The Breathe Project will receive £4441, with the remaining £1000 donated to Scotland’s Garden Scheme. Welcoming families and visitors from across Perthshire and beyond, the annual event offered…
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 MorePublic digs find evidence of attack at Scots castle
A public dig has uncovered evidence of a 17th century attack at a Scottish castle. Over 400 members of the public took part in archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle and Castle Fraser, in Aberdeenshire, over the last two weekends. At both locations the work was supervised by the conservation charity’s…
Read MoreA special menu will mark the end of the Festivals
The end of this year’s Edinburgh International and Fringe Festivals is being marked by an extra special menu at a leading Edinburgh Hotel. The Pompadour by Galvin, head chef, Daniel Ashmore has designed a very special menu to ensure the perfect finale of this year’s event On Monday, 27 August, ahead of the firework display…
Read MoreWatch our special video highlighting a top short break
The September issue of Scottish Field is in the shops now, with 90 pages of ideas for autumn breaks. It’s an indispensible companion which will give you plenty of ideas, if you’re looking for something different, as the nights begin to get darker. One of our recommendations is a visit to Aberdeenshire to the Royal…
Read MoreDedication of the voice of the Military Tattoo
The voice of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo since 1992, Alasdair Hutton OBE tells the story of ‘the greatest show on earth’ each August. Despite claiming to have only been given the job as script writer and narrator of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo ‘because they were desperate,’ Alasdair certainly has the military savvy for…
Read MoreA coastal Highland castle can be yours for £3.9million
A 32 bedroom Scottish castle with views over the sea is for sale in the Highlands. Presented by Knight Frank, Ackergill Castle in Wick is a historic building in a spectacular coastal setting. At the heart is a 15th century tower, significantly extended in the 19th century and extensively refurbished and renovated in the 21st…
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