Posts Tagged ‘castle’
Scottish clans sharing heritage with young people
Scottish clans are encouraging youngsters to participate, engage and learn about Scottish history and heritage, as well as local traditions and culture. The Clans, the name being derived from the Gaelic word ‘clann’ and meaning children, are joining the celebrations for Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 with an exciting programme of activities at their…
Read MoreArtists and craftspeople will open their studios
A quirky celebration of Argyll’s talented artists is in store for visitors when it is host to an open studios event. A total of 39 interesting, creative and skilled artists and craftspeople will take part. This is the 11th year of Artmap Argyll, and the artists are opening their studios to art lovers. The locations…
Read MoreThree hidden gems in Scotland you may have missed
Just because they are not the most well-known locations does not mean they are not worth a visit. Here, we recommend some overlooked locations around Scotland and throw yourself into village culture. Catterline Often overshadowed by the better known village of Stonehaven nearby, Catterline is arguably just as enjoyable to visit on your travels along…
Read MoreEight of the most unusual places to stay in Scotland
Nowadays a simple hotel room stay or a city apartment break are a thing of the past. So whether it be for a weekend getaway with the family, other half or even just to experience the county from a new… or sometimes old location you can always count on Scotland to provide some quirky places…
Read MoreWedderlie House is an attractive small country estate
Knight Frank has brought to the market Wedderlie House, an attractive small nine bedroom country estate. Westruther, in Gordon, the Scottish Borders, has a long and rich history. Wedderlie was originally owned by the Polwarth family in the 13th century but passed to the Edgars in 1327 and remained with them for 400 years. There probably was an…
Read MoreDistillery set to move after just two successful years
A distillery that has been on the go for two years has already been such a success that it’s looking to expand. The Dornoch Distillery was constructed in constructed in 2016 following a successful initial crowdfunding round which saw 250 whisky lovers from all over the world invest in a bid to secure hotly anticipated…
Read MoreNew campaign aims to bring youngsters to scenic Ayrshire
A new film aimed at encouraging young people to visit Ayrshire and Arran has been created. Take a Different Path, which is supported by a useful eBook, has been delivered by VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation in partnership with North, South and East Ayrshire Councils, to showcase the diversity of the region and encourage visitors…
Read MoreGlengoyne toasts its history at the Fringe
Peter Ranscombe raises a glass to Glengoyne’s Fringe show and food pairings at Contini’s Cannonball restaurant. “SLOW” isn’t a word you’d normally associate with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. During August, 56,796 performers will stage 3,548 shows in 317 venues across Scotland’s capital city, from the biggest theatres all the way through to the tiniest church…
Read MoreTime to set a course for The Little Chartroom
Chef Roberta Hall worked at The Kitchin for three years before spending six years at Castle Terrace, where she eventually became head chef. The LittleChartroom – named after her love of sailing – is the first restaurant for Hall and partner Shaun McCarron, who managed Castle Terrace. Halfway down Leith Walk, the atmosphere at this tiny 18-cover…
Read MoreReview: The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster
With a refreshing new spin on the classic legend of the Loch Ness Monster, Lari Don offers children a tender and inspiring tale. Cousins Kenneth and Ishbel cross Loch Ness in search of the famed treasure beneath Urquhart Castle so they can buy food for the winter. Driven by the legend of the castle’s two…
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