Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Youngsters work as quality and tourism advisors
A group of high school pupils got a taste of working for the national tourism organisation by stepping into the shoes of Quality and Tourism Advisors for the day. The four pupils from Lornshill Academy in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, visited Highland Safaris in Perthshire to gain first-hand experience at the Scottish tourism industry’s frontline. The visitor…
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 MoreTen course menu from a MasterChef professional
A delicious 10 course tasting menu from a MasterChef: The Professionals contestant is taking place next weekend. Theodore Chana, from Braco, Perthshire, working with Jecca Maxwell, has created the special menu for the Venachar Lochside, in Callander, Stirlingshire, on Saturday, 12 January, from 6pm. Theodore (26) appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016, but has…
Read MoreTranquil setting offers genuine rural bliss
An exceptional property nestled in the Perthshire countryside is offering buyers the opportunity to purchase their dream home in the most tranquil of settings. Delford House, a Georgian home which has been carefully refurbished in recent years, is set among 1.9 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in the picturesque village of Kinnaird, Perthshire. A…
Read MoreA country house that stands apart from the crowd
A beautiful country house occupying a spectacular arboreal setting in Perthshire has come to the market. Moulinalmond, on the banks of the River Almond in an area known for its associations with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, is now for sale through Strutt & Parker. In a county famous for trees, Moulinalmond stands out.…
Read MoreGolf is a £325 million industry for Scotland
A review of Scotland’s National Golf Tourism Strategy is worth £325 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 £220 million in 2013 to £300…
Read MoreCollection expands with limited edition
Tullibardine has unveiled a new limited-edition single malt to join its award-winning Marquess Collection – The Murray Marsala Finish. The expression was distilled in 2006 and bottled this year at 46 per cent volume, building on the growing range of wood finishes to be crafted at the Highland Perthshire distillery. Inspired by cask experimentation, Tullibardine’s…
Read More15 Scots showcase craftsmanship at London event
Craft Scotland have revealed the designers and makers selected to be showcased at Collect, the international art fair for modern craft and design in London. From 28 February to 3 March 2019, the Craft Scotland gallery will showcase covetable artworks in silversmithing and goldsmithing, furniture making, ceramics, glass and metal. A mixture of established artists…
Read MoreWelcome to the jungle with 10 Scots explorers
Millions of TV viewers across the country have been hooked to their televisions over the past few weeks, watching a group of Brits in the jungle. Glaswegian John Barrowman has been one of the stars of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, but he isn’t the only Scot who’s ever set foot in…
Read MoreA pocket estate with fantastic rural outlook
A traditionally-styled shooting lodge with six bedrooms and two reception rooms is now on the property market. Presented by Savills, Pubil Lodge sits in a beautiful location at the top of Glenlyon in a rural and slightly elevated setting with panoramic views over the impressive mountains which surround the property. The lodge itself is south…
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