A traditional farmhouse placed on the market

A farmhouse with traditional farm buildings is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Holehouse Farm comes with 68.9 acres of land. Holehouse Farm is a traditional stone and slate farmhouse with a rendered finish built over two storeys. The farmhouse has been in the current owner’s family for 113 years has been upgraded over recent…

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Try this tasty fruity tart recipe at home

Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum delights in using the produce of Blairgowrie in Perthshire. Born in Campbeltown and brought up and trained in Shropshire, Steve spent several years in London as second chef to Bryan Webb at Hilaire and a year working in Australian restaurants before returning to Scotland. He was head chef at Cromlix…

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‘Babs recognised for delicious plant-based fare

A Glasgow restaurant has placed in the top 10 list of vegan kebabs in the UK. The charity PETA has finalised its list of the top 10 places to find vegan kebabs in the UK. It includes tasty plant-based options that are available via delivery and eateries that offer gift cards that can be used…

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Chef urges support of small local business

The husband and wife team behind award-winning Edinburgh restaurant Fhior are setting up an online store with a delivery scheme to help connect the public with their supplier network and support the people behind them. Scott and Laura Smith have set up an online shop and delivery service in a matter of days in order…

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Last chance saloon to fight against the fat tide

How can we stop our nation of couch potatoes from eating itself to death? We live in a time of virtuous role models in almost every sport, yet participation levels still falling, particularly among our children. What are the costs of our growing indolence? And if recent Olympic success on a previously undreamt-of scale is…

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Floating hotel sails off with Best Newcomer title

One of Edinburgh’s most iconic luxury hotels has been named Best Newcomer at Scotland’s Prestige Hotel Awards 2020. Fingal, which is berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, was awarded the top industry accolade at a grand gala awards ceremony, which took place at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on Sunday. Voted for by the…

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A huge – and amazing – change in store at 111 by Nico

Glasgow’s popular, multi-award winning 111 by Nico is about to witness its biggest change to date. But rather than the usual proceedings of delicious new concept menus, this is an uplifting story of hard work and determination meeting hope and friendship. Nico Simeone will step down from the restaurant which will be taken over by…

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A blue ling with pearl barley risotto recipe

Blairgowrie fishmonger and chef Willie Little has a passion for fish. He moved into fish wholesaling, owning the company Ocean Traders, which led to him setting up his award-winning fishmonger, Fish in Crieff. Selling the wholesale company, Willie was left with the fishmongers, but for a man whose working day starts at 5.30am and ends…

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Be in Little doubt – this recipe is tasty

Fishmonger and chef Willie Little’s story of how he came to own his Blairgowrie restaurant is as down-to-earth as the man himself. ‘Because our product is so fresh, I don’t have to hide it with any sauces,’ says chef proprietor Willie Little, of the fish at his restaurant Little’s in Blairgowrie. ‘I’ve been cooking since…

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Give her a relaxing ‘mumcation’ this Mother’s Day

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh is offering Mother’s the chance to treat themselves to a ‘mumcation’.  Perfect for busy Mum’s (and ladies who need to escape a hectic lifestyle), the hotel has created a number of special experiences for ladies to relax and unwind. Whether guests are looking for a tranquil wellness retreat or cocktails…

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