Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Scotch whisky recording celebrates emerging talent
Some of the finest young and emerging talent in Scotland’s traditional music scene have been brought together. They are part of a unique CD recording as part of a collaboration between the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Scotch whisky organisation, The Keepers of the Quaich. For the past seven years, The Keepers of the…
Read MoreFrom ballet dancing to One Man and his Dog
From ballet dancing to being a rock star, champion sheepdog trialist Mosse Magnusson has had a dizzyingly eclectic career. Not many shepherds can say they once sang in a 1970s pop musical or danced as the leading man in a ballet company. But then not many shepherds are like Carl-Magnus Magnusson. Not only is Mosse…
Read MoreThe world’s first haggis, neeps and tatties crisps
Scotland will finally be able to enjoy the world-renowned flavour of haggis, neeps and tatties in potato crisp form, thanks to a brand synonymous with traditional Scottish flavours. Due to hit the shelves from early January, Mackie’s Crisps has taken inspiration from the Bard himself, Robert Burns, and is bringing consumers a snack-based taste of…
Read MoreTaking the biscuit with Scotland’s largest gingerbread house
A team of expert pastry chefs at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel have unveiled Scotland’s largest edible gingerbread house to the public as part of the hotel’s festive celebrations. Executive pastry chef, Phil Skinazi and his team of chefs spent over 120 hours creating the gingerbread house comprising of 100kg of gingerbread, 60kg of royal icing, 10kg…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupils complete officer training course
Two former Glenalmond College pupils, both from Perthshire, have recently passed out at Sandhurst having completed an eight-week officer training course. Ben Humphries and Gregor Cochrane, who both left Glenalmond this summer, were selected for the much sought after Gap Year Commission while they were still at school. The Glenalmond pair were among only eleven…
Read MoreGlenalmond College report is top of the class
Glenalmond College has welcomed a glowing report from Education Scotland inspectors following their recent visit to the leading independent school in Perthshire. The focus of the visit by HMI inspectors was on self-evaluation and the school’s actions arising from this. Among the highlights of the education which Glenalmond provides, the inspectors praised the ‘high-performing school’…
Read MorePupils launch 2020 wildlife charity calendar
A Perthshire school is celebrating the exceptional range of wildlife to be found on its grounds in the pages of a 2020 calendar, being sold in aid of the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The calendar features a dozen stunning wildlife images taken by photographer Rosanna Forbes. All of the profits from sales of the calendar will…
Read MoreOn the second day of Christmas… Mains of Taymouth
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, precious family moments to treasure! Easily accessible with just an hour’s drivetime from the Central Belt, family run, award winning Mains of Taymouth is the ideal place for your family to enjoy an indulgent break together. You’ll be in the lap of luxury…
Read MoreGrouse season defies predictions with late upturn
The grouse season in Scotland is ending today, 10 December, on a high note. Experts predicted the season would be mixed at best, but as it turned out, some moors in Scotland were able to host fairly full programmes. The east of Scotland tended to fare best overall, from Aberdeenshire down to Angus, parts of…
Read MoreThe Editor’s Xmas Tipples – Highland Boundary
Scottish Field editor Richard Bath brings you his thoughts on some spirits available this Christmas. Vital statistics: £29.99 for 500ml. 40% ABV. Available from Woodwinters, highlandboundary.com or thegoodspiritsco.com What is it?: Birch and elderflower spirit, made by farmers Marian Bruce and Simon Montador in a 100-litre pot-bellied Portuguese still in the milking parlour of their…
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