Posts Tagged ‘restaurant’
New Lanark surprises and delights in equal measure
For years I’ve harboured a longing to go to New Lanark. It’s a foible that has completely baffled my nearest and dearest, whose reaction the first time I suggested a day at enlightened mill owner Robert Owen’s settlement was a look of blank incomprehension, followed – once she had realised I wasn’t joking – by…
Read MoreTasty trout at the heart of this delicious recipe
Nature’s way is the best way, according to Scott Davies, head chef at the Three Chimneys on Skye. Scott learned some of his trade in Australia. A career Down Under might have beckoned had a visa issue not cropped up. Luckily for foodies here, Scott returned to Scotland to a job at Glenapp Castle. ‘I…
Read MoreRum and rhythm come to Glasgow for an exclusive party
Glasgow is set to host Scotland’s first ever rum and rhythm Bacardi party. The famous rum has hosted some of the world’s most legendary parties for the past 150 years, and next Friday, 31 August, the 158 Club Lounge, located within the award-winning Hutchesons City Grill in Merchant City, is set to host an exclusive…
Read MoreA delicious recipe for Orbost Farm Iron Age pork
Cooking the best local, seasonal produce on Skye keeps the Three Chimneys head chef Scott Davies passionate about what he does. ‘I always loved the kitchen,’ says Scott. ‘Ever since I was young, I was cooking and baking with my mum.’ The idea of being a chef took hold during work experience, aged 15, ‘I just loved…
Read MoreGolden age of steam celebrated this weekend
The age of steam will be brought back to life this weekend in Aberdeenshire. The Royal Deeside Railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee. This weekend, it will be holding a steam and vintage rally weekend, on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19…
Read MoreA special menu will mark the end of the Festivals
The end of this year’s Edinburgh International and Fringe Festivals is being marked by an extra special menu at a leading Edinburgh Hotel. The Pompadour by Galvin, head chef, Daniel Ashmore has designed a very special menu to ensure the perfect finale of this year’s event On Monday, 27 August, ahead of the firework display…
Read MoreA very attractive home on the Isle of Arran
A beautiful home which is nearly a century old is now available for purchase on the Isle of Arran. Presented for sale by Aberdein Considine, Kilbranan House is a traditional stone villa built around 1920 in the heart of this lovely west coast village which at one time produced the hardwood pirns for the cotton…
Read MoreMountain and sea festival returns for its third outing
The Torridon Mountain and Sea Festival in the Scottish Highlands is returning for its third year next month. This thriving festival was established by Dan and Rohaise Rose-Bristow, owners of The Torridon Resort in Wester Ross, and will run from 27-29 September. Taking place amidst a palette of autumn colours sweeping across the hills and…
Read MoreFlavours of the season are ideal for this year’s festival
Edinburgh dining hot spot BABA has launched a brand new menu for summer, inspired by seasonal flavours and produce. The popular Levantine-inspired restaurant BABA has unveiled its menu for locals and visitors of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to indulge in this August. BABA, situated at the west end of Edinburgh’s George Street, boasts mezze style…
Read MoreScottish produce at the heart of revamped hotel
Scottish produce is the order of the day at one of the capital’s favourite restaurants. Chefs at The Restaurant at The Bonham Hotel have been hard at work, creating some of the tastiest summer dishes, showcasing the best seasonal produce that the country has to offer, to celebrate more quality cuisine than ever before.. Making…
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