Posts Tagged ‘fishing’
Scone Palace all set to feature on Mary Berry’s latest TV show
TV’s favourite baker comes to Scotland for her new show this week. Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets comes to Scone Palace in the second episode of the series, and is due to be broadcast tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Mary, a former judge on the Great British Bake Off, will take viewers on a behind-the-scenes peek of…
Read MoreScottish ingredients and Barcelona’s beer hit the spot for chef Joan Roca
Peter Ranscombe catches up with three Michelin star chef Joan Rica during a recent visit to Edinburgh to hear about his passion for Scottish produce – and for beer. IT’S always a thrill when a talented chef gets excited about Scottish ingredients – especially when that cook is Joan Roca, who gained his third Michelin…
Read MoreBringing life under the sea to the surface in new Perth exhibition
Artist and diver Janeanne Gilchrist is sharing images from the mysterious underwater world in her first solo exhibition. The sea and the self are territories Janeanne explores and merges seductively in Above, Below, Beyond, an exhibition of intricately composed and infinitely ambiguous sub-aquatic images. The exhibition takes place at Perth’s Fergusson Gallery from this Saturday…
Read MoreHigh demand from international buyers for Scottish sporting estates
Scottish sporting estates are being snapped up by overseas buyers – especially Europeans – thanks to the weak pound. Leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith, reports that international buyers, particularly from the continent, are continuing to purchase sporting estates in Scotland. But this is not only due to the fall in the value of sterling, but…
Read MoreStunning Scottish works of art going to auction in London
A sale of Scottish art including a significant group of works by Joan Eardley is to be auctioned later this month. The sale includes major examples by all four Scottish colourists, with a strong post-War section featuring John Bellany, Robin Philipson and Anne Redpath. A highlights exhibition was held in Edinburgh at the end of…
Read MoreBaking queen Mary Berry visits Scone Palace for new TV show
Britain’s queen of baking is to feature a historic Scots building in her new TV show. Scone Palace will offer the public a behind-the-scenes peek at stately home life when it features in a new four-part cooking series, Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets. The historic Perthshire visitor attraction is known worldwide for being the crowning…
Read MoreBuying in a syndicate to secure the rural dream
Many dream of owning a country estate in which they can spend time with family and friends and enjoy a host of pursuits. However, more often than not the price of such a purchase can be beyond the grasp of many families. In addition, potential owners might find it hard to justify when the reality is they may…
Read MoreTickets for Galloway Country Fair are now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Galloway Country Fair 2017, with a 10 per cent early bird discount for anyone buying tickets before Friday 30th June. This year’s event, which is set to take place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August, will be packed with an array of activities and stalls for visitors to…
Read MoreRiver Irvine Angling Improvement Association fundraising raffle on March 31st
The River Irvine Angling Improvement Association is a voluntary organisation who represent anglers and clubs along the length of the River Irvine, River Garnock, and River Annick. On Friday 31st March the association will hold a fundraising evening at Barr Castle Social Club in Galston to help raise the ÂŁ12,000 needed to commission the Ayrshire River Trust…
Read MoreLochaline school children première their short film to conserve rare species
The freshwater pearl mussel is one of the rarest species found in Scotland and has been pushed to extinction on some rivers as a result of illegal pearl fishing, pollution and dredging. However, whilst great effort is directed at conserving cute and fluffy animals here and abroad, the slightly awkward, ugly ones get less attention.…
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