Posts Tagged ‘croft’
Former crofts offer a rare chance to buy on Iona
A charming former croft house on the idyllic Isle of Iona has hit the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram’s Oban office, house hunters seeking the serenity of life on an island while living in a home filled with character are being offered this exceptionally rare opportunity with Lagnagiogan. Situated in the heart of…
Read MoreOn the first day of Christmas… The Three Chimneys
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of fine food. The Three Chimneys’ First Day of Christmas Carol All sung to the famous tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Opening: On the First Day of Christ-mas… Three Chim-neys sent to me… A gift…fit for any FOOD-IE Then…
Read MoreHead chef Scott swaps Skye for London in charity event
The head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is representing the country at a prestigious charity event in London. Scott Davies, head chef at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, is one of six chefs participating in the Great British Chefs Dinner, an evening of fine dining and fundraising in aid of…
Read MoreTartan created to mark the Iolaire tragedy centenary
A special tartan to mark the centenary of one of the worst UK maritime disasters has been revealed. Harris Tweed Hebrides, based in Shawbost, is commemorating the centenary of the loss of the Iolaire with the production of a special tweed in partnership with the Iolaire Working Group. The Iolaire was carrying sailors who had…
Read MoreConnecting the north easts of Scotland and England
There’s a long and proud connection between the shipyards in the north east of Scotland and the north east of England. I found myself on the top floor of an abandoned shipyard on the River Tyne. From the top floor of Hawthorn Leslie’s offices in Hebburn, I looked out across overgrown slipways, a crumbling jetty…
Read MoreJust one week to go until mountain bike festival
Time is running out for cyclists wanting to enter this year’s Eliminator event in Fife. Exhilarating head to head bike racing is at the heart of the family focused Eliminator Mountain Bike Festival weekend, this year supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, being staged at Parkhill Farm, Newburgh, Fife from Friday, 31…
Read MoreYoung Fife inventors wanted for bike festival
Are you a young person who has made, designed, or invented something? Do you have an idea or a special way to make a product? Want to try and sell it? Muckmedden Events are looking to recruit budding engineers, musicians, singers and entrepreneurs at The Eliminator Mountain Bike Festival, from Friday 31 August to Sunday…
Read MoreYou have to try this mouth-watering beef dish
We’ve another fantastic recipe to share with you, courtesy of Gary Phillips, the head chef at Kilcamb Lodge on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. There’s plenty of top drawer produce to cook at Kilcamb, where the menu changes with the seasons but is always filled with local produce: venison and beef from Tigh Dhub croft, smoked fish and…
Read MoreAttinlea is a property that will definitely impress
Attinlea is a magical Highland retreat in a truly outstanding location with breathtaking views over the local countryside to the Cairngorm mountains. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, This highly desirable property is a clever culmination of architecture, flair and imagination all of which combined has created a magnificent home. Attinlea is a…
Read MoreSweet dreams with Adam’s fantastic fiddling skills
Scottish Composer of the Year Adam Sutherland’s new album does indeed come from Some Other Land. As one of Scotland’s foremost fiddlers, having cut his teeth with such luminaries as the Peatbog Faeries, Croft No. 5 and Treacherous Orchestra and not forgetting the immense talents of Session A9, it is perhaps not by accident that…
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