Posts Tagged ‘Fife’
TV and film success brings ÂŁ588million to Fife economy
Hit TV series Outlander and Netflix film Outlaw King helping bring 8.3m visitors to Fife, contributing ÂŁ588 million to the economy. This three per cent increase in value from ÂŁ570 million is thanks to national, local and international visitors from all over the world, and has generated tourism related employment for over 12,000 people in…
Read MoreRaising a glass to the home of Haig Club
A celebration of the largest grain distillery in Europe is taking place with a new exhibition. Researched and put together by The Friends of Methil Heritage with assistance from ON Fife curators, the exhibition explores the history of distilling in the Levenmouth area with The Angels’ Share: the Story of Cameronbridge Distillery. The Friends have…
Read More10 fascinating unsolved Scottish mysteries
Missing persons, unclaimed bodies and fairy coffins – all of these figure in our list of Scotland’s 10 most intriguing unsolved mysteries. Scotland has an air of mystique about it, with mist-covered glens, and its beautiful hills and mountains, but it also has a darker side. We reveal 10 curiosities… 1. The Fairy Coffins, 1836.…
Read MoreGearing up for Scotland’s 2019 poetry festival
Scotland’s International Poetry Festival has announced an outstanding line-up of talent as it prepares for the event in March. The StAnza festival will open in St Andrews with a special gala performance featuring a selection of headline poets reading and performing, intertwined with music, film and art. This will launch the five-day festival with a…
Read MoreA five bedroom modern home in the country
A substantial family home in an attractive country setting is for sale in Fife. Galbraith present to the market Tamley House, Bramble Lane, Foodieash, Cupar, an impressive five bedroom detached house. Tamley House is a well presented and substantial detached modern home, which enjoys a lovely setting on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Foodieash…
Read MoreGolf is a ÂŁ325 million industry for Scotland
A review of Scotland’s National Golf Tourism Strategy is worth ÂŁ325 million to the nation, following a strong period of growth. On Course for Growth, is a mid-term review of Scotland’s original National Golf Tourism Strategy, Driving Forward Together, which originally targeted increasing the value of golf tourism from ÂŁ220 million in 2013 to ÂŁ300…
Read MoreA winter warmer with black pudding and seasonal veg
Warming comfort food is exactly what we need to keep us going through these cold, dark winter nights. We are delighted to present three video recipes from the award-winning Wendy Barrie, in the run up Christmas, and today, we present our third and final one, for black pudding – with festive medley of roots and…
Read MoreWatch how to make your own tasty clootie dumpling
Christmas is coming, and our kitchens will more than likely see more use than usual as we prepare for the big day. We are delighted to present three video recipes from the award-winning Wendy Barrie, in the run up to the big day. Today, we present clootie dumpling. Wendy explained: ‘Clootie dumpling gets its name…
Read MoreWoodland meadow with B-Listed country house
A B-Listed country house, complete with its own woodland meadow, has gone on the market for offers over ÂŁ685,000. South Kinaldy House, in St Andrews, Fife, dates from around 1803 and is set in stunning rural countryside not far from the historic university town. The house is packed full of character, set in grounds of…
Read MoreWatch our video for this tasty sea trout recipe
Christmas is coming, and we’ve a fantastic selection of recipes for you this festive season. We are delighted to present three video recipes from the award-winning Wendy Barrie, in the run up to the big day. Today, we present classic cold smoked sea trout with crowdie. Wendy explained: ‘A heritage dish loved here and now:…
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