Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Celebrate the wonderful artisan foods of Scotland
Scotland is known throughout the world for its delicious food – and so much of it is a craft in its own right. That’s why the Scottish Rural Awards is looking to honour the dedication of those who work tirelessly in the industry, to honour them at the 2019 awards. Primarily aimed at producers and…
Read MoreRare bottling from ‘lost’ distillery raises £50,000
One of the most iconic, well-regarded and rare whiskies ever produced – the Port Ellen 12 Year old Queen’s Visit 1980 – has been purchased for a record-breaking £50,000 hammer price in an auction held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer. Thought to be the only official bottling of Port Ellen released while the distillery was active,…
Read MoreTV chef Jean-Christophe Novelli coming to Perth
Culinary delights will come to the fore at this year’s Taste of Perthshire Food Festival. Top chefs from Perthshire and further afield will be coming to Perth City Centre next week, to highlight the best of local and international food and drink, at the Taste of Perthshire Food Festival, running from Friday 14 to Sunday…
Read MoreA relaxing day awaits at Spirit of Dragonfly
Dragonfly Yurts is hosting its annual Spirit of Dragonfly event this weekend. This is a day of workshops with experts in yoga, crystal meditation, astrology, sound and essential oils. Taking place within five handmade yurts at their Yurt Village in Pitlochry on Saturday, 1 September, this event was a sell out last year and has…
Read MoreNew warning for wildlife watchers with drones
Specialists have warned that those operating drones could be causing stress to Scotland’s wildlife. Drones have become increasingly popular for taking aerial photographs and for conservation work, such as scientific surveys. But the drone could put you on the wrong side of the law, if you fly it too close to wildlife. The Partnership for…
Read MoreA passion for fabric and love of India led to The Block Hut
Having worked in the fabric industry and fallen in love with India, Perthshire’s Amy McPhail has managed to combine the two for her new business venutre. She recently started her own business The Block Hut, selling contemporary block printed textiles designed by Amy and made in India. A former pupil of St Leonard’s in St…
Read MoreNext Bowhouse Food Weekend is just weeks away
A heavenly harvest of local food and drink is coming to the next Bowhouse Food Weekend in Fife. Fife’s food hub, Bowhouse, is marking the summer harvest at its September Food Weekend with activities that celebrate local and organic food and freshly harvested grain on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, from 10am-4pm. The line-up…
Read MoreGenerous castle visitors supported two great causes
A Scottish castle has raised over £5000 for charity during its annual fundraising day this summer. Blair Castle raised the magnificent sum, which will see Perthshire charity The Breathe Project will receive £4441, with the remaining £1000 donated to Scotland’s Garden Scheme. Welcoming families and visitors from across Perthshire and beyond, the annual event offered…
Read MoreAn avian art exhibition two years in the making
An exhibition of work by one of Scotland’s top wildlife artists, created over two years, is set to go on display. Glen of the Lapwing by Keith Brockie will be on show from 1 September-3 October at the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, in Aberlady, East Lothian. Keith has spent the past two years observing and painting…
Read MoreA new build home that’s already full of character
A detached bungalow set within a development of four homes in a peaceful semi-rural location with easy access to local amenities is now available. Rowan, at 4 Castleton Gardens, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Sitting in a development of four bespoke homes designed by Fouin & Bell Partnership, the…
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