Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Bacon rolls in Perthshire change lives in Africa
Strathallan School’s Kenya Project celebrates ten years – and ÂŁ100,000 raised this year. The project, which has been running since the 2009/10 academic year, raises funds, awareness, and volunteering with sister projects in Nairobi and Kenya’s Rift Valley. The pupil-led initiative has brought about pop-up tuck shops and the Kenya CafĂ© at school events, patriotic…
Read MoreA pair of antique single cask whisky releases
An independent Scotch whisky firm has unveiled two antique single cask releases under its Xtra Old Particular Black Series. Award-winning family business Douglas Laing & Co, which recently announced its acquisition of Strathearn Distillery in Perthshire, sas the two latest XOP Black bottlings ‘represent perhaps the two most iconic whisky regions – Islay and Speyside…
Read MoreModern home with a high standard of finish
A bright and spacious family home finished to a high standard throughout is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Ravenshaw sits in an elevated situation with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The house is naturally bright and is ideally set up for family living with an open plan kitchen, dining and…
Read MoreThe joy of six in the Marquess Collection
Tullibardine has unveiled the sixth addition to its award-winning Marquess Collection – The Murray (2007). Distilled in 2007 and bottled this year at 56.6 per cent volume, The Murray (2007) is the highly anticipated addition to the range of exceptional whiskies in the Marquess Collection, crafted with expert care at Tullibardine’s Highland distillery in Blackford,…
Read MoreScots eco charity’s festive idea to help the planet
This Christmas, the John Muir Trust is offering the public a chance to buy a special gift that will help combat climate change for decades to come. For ÂŁ15, you can purchase a Plant a Tree gift which will cover the cost of planting and protecting a native tree for your loved one in one…
Read MoreMeet the ex-gamekeeper who gifted Billy Connolly a banjo
Euan F Cattanach hails from a long line of retired gamekeepers. Here, though, is one gamekeeper who has a few extra strings to his bow. Working from his shed in Aberfeldy in Perthshire, he is one of a few ‘band of brothers’ making banjos. His workshop recently had no other than Billy Connolly dropping by…
Read MoreScotland’s Hotel of the Year hosts Game Food weekend
East Haugh House in Perthshire will host its annual Game Food Weekend later this month. Taking place on 29 and 30 November, and 1 December, a plethora of game dishes will feature on the menu including wild mountain hare, pheasant, grouse and venison. Dishes are priced individually with starters from ÂŁ8.95 and mains from ÂŁ18.95.…
Read MoreThe Big Scottish Book Club discusses memoir
The second meeting of the Big Scottish Book Club is taking place this weekend. The Big Scottish Book Club is a new four-part TV show, with the second episode due to be shown on Sunday, 17 November, and hosted by writer Damian Barr Each week, Damian interviews the biggest names in fiction, non-fiction and poetry…
Read MoreArran Brewery begins cider production
The Arran Brewery has started its first commercial cider production. The brewing it takes place at its Loch Earn Brewery site in St Fillans, Perthshire. The cider will be made in 1000 litre batches the first of which is now fermenting well. Gerald Michaluk, managing director, said: ‘I am very happy to see the site…
Read MoreA family home that has everything you could want
An attractive, spacious modern home with stunning countryside views is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Ravenshaw is a bright and spacious family home finished to a high standard throughout. The house sits in an elevated situation with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The house is naturally bright and is ideally set up…
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