Posts Tagged ‘castle’
Top 10 things to do in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, the Granite City, is Scotland’s third-most populous location, and has so much to see and do. Not only are its granite buildings impressive when they sparkle in the sunshine, but it offers so much to see and do. Here we present 10 things to explore in the city. 1. Visit the Leopard In the…
Read MoreAn attractive home in the Scottish countryside
An attractive home in the countryside offers splendid views over Perthshire is now available. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Taigh Fuirich, located near Strathtay, Perthshire, is a south facing, detached two storey house with the benefit of off street parking for up to three cars and is perfectly situated on a hillside to take…
Read MoreScot helps team set fastest Pacific rowing time
A 23-year-old who learned to sail at a Scottish school has become the youngest person to row the Pacific. Michael Prendergast, who learned his nautical skills while he was a student at Gordonstoun, completed the crossing from California to Honolulu with his three American team-mates in 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes. Michael undertook…
Read MoreA special menu fusing Scottish and Chinese cooking
A Scottish hotel is preparing to welcome the executive chef at its sister facility in China to present a special tasting menu. The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian will be joined by James Wang from its sister hotel in Beijing to co-host a series of Cantonese-British evenings in The Pompadour by Galvin with head…
Read MoreYou’ll need to be on your best beehive-iour here
A luxurious Scots castle is doing its bit for nature. Glenapp Castle, a luxury 17-bedroom castle hotel in South Ayrshire, is continuing to keep sustainability at the forefront of its offering, with its next venture – beekeeping! Ahead of national honey bee day on 22 August, Glenapp Castle has introduced two hives (soon to be…
Read More10 country house hotels and castles in Scotland
While there are country house hotels to visit across the UK, there is something particularly majestic about Scotland’s take on the genre, which includes castles and vast estates within its ranks. Here are 10 of the Good Hotel Guide’s favourite castles and country house hotels in Scotland… Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire Like something out of a…
Read MorePlenty to sink your teeth into at country fair
This year’s Galloway Country Fair will be the toast of its many visitors. Every year the event delivers exceptional food and drink, and this year will be no different as it continues to excite visitors’ taste buds. With 30 food and drink exhibitors and more than 10 caterers, the hardest choice for visitors will be…
Read MoreScotland takes top two slots in TripAdvisor poll
Three Scottish tourist attractions are benefiting from a huge increase in visitors. The Seasonal Experiences Trend Index, announced by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest provider of bookable tours and activities, reveals the must-visit attractions for summer, based on year-over-year booking activity on the site. The firm announced the top 10 for the UK, with Scotland taking…
Read More10 places you have to visit when you’re in Stirling
It’s easy to forget that when living in a country like Scotland, there’s no need far to find yourself by some fantastic sights. All it takes is a couple of hours and some knowledge on where to go. We’re equipping you with the latter. This summer, Stirlingshire is a place worth finding. 1. Stirling Castle…
Read MoreLadies line up their autumn shooting event series
Scotland’s foremost ladies shooting club is blasting into autumn with an exciting schedule of clay shooting events. From never having held a gun before to the more experienced shot, ladies of all abilities are very welcome to come to a Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags event. All equipment is provided – all those interested have…
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