Posts Tagged ‘reviews’
Try these marshmallow toadstools at home
An ever-changing menu at Dornoch’s Links House means chef Jon-Paul Saint is always kept on his toes. In October 2014, Saint took the reins at Links House kitchen. Since then he has implemented greater flexibility, changing the menu daily, with the restaurant receiving rave reviews. ‘I’ve really enjoyed putting my own spin on things,’ he…
Read MoreBook review – Savage Liberty by Elliot Pattison
The fifth book of the Bone Rattler series follows the adventures of exiled Scotsman Duncan McCallum in colonial America. This is a thrilling mystery novel placing fictional characters against a historical backdrop. In this new part of the saga, Duncan witnesses the explosion of a ship from London in Boston Harbour. Among conspiracies and threats,…
Read MoreBook review – I Am The Walker
Scotland’s open spaces are at the heart of the new novel by J M Robson. The life of the friendless 20-year-old geek Billy Donaldson, tormented by an abusive alcoholic father, a loveless mother and a deep lack of self-confidence, takes an unexpected twist when he decides to set off for the great Scottish outdoors for…
Read MoreBook review – Great Angling Disasters
Funny stories, bizarre events and curious anecdotes come together in this rich collection of fishing tales edited by Tom Quinn. The product of research into more than a century of fishing writings, Great Angling Disasters highlights an amusing side of fishing that practitioners and non-fi shers alike can enjoy, although the latter group might find…
Read MoreBook review: The Battle of Killiecrankie 1689
While the Battle of Culloden is quite clearly ingrained in many minds, one of the first great battles in the quest for Scottish independence is not quite as well known, despite being the most dramatic episode of the Jacobite risings. Author Stuart Reid sheds light on the events of the violent Battle of Killiecrankie in…
Read MoreLady Frances: Frances Balfour, Aristocrat, Suffragist
Joan B Huffman provides a compelling and meticulously-researched insight into one of the highest-ranking members of the British aristocracy to assume a leadership role in the women’s suffrage movement. The book depicts in rich detail the life of Lady Frances Balfour, a little-known character who did a lot for British women. With detailed accounts of…
Read MoreDeath threats and abuse for country sports enthusiasts
Nearly two-thirds of country sports enthusiasts have received online bullying or harassment, according to a new Countryside Alliance survey. Extreme examples include poeple being threatened with death, had their addresses, pictures and car registration plates shared online, and had bad business reviews. As a result, the Alliance has become increasingly concerned over the last couple…
Read MorePrestigious award won by a Scottish tourist attraction
A Scottish tourist attraction has been voted amongst the best 1% in the world – and it’s probably not the one you were expecting. Landmark Forest Adventure Park, located just outside Aviemore, has once again been named in the Top 1% of visitor attractions worldwide. The Scottish visitor attraction, which first opened its doors back…
Read MoreNew record set for Laphroaig 1967 15 year old
A Laphroaig whisky fetched a record-breaking £61,000 when it went to at auction. A Samaroli classic – the Laphroaig 1967 15 year old Sherry Wood – has been purchased for a record-breaking hammer price in an online auction held by Whisky Auctioneer. This exclusive, rare and highly-regarded Laphroaig 1967 attracted a huge amount of interest…
Read MoreBook review: Spey Flies – How To Tie Them
Veteran fly fisherman and expert fly tier Bob Veverka offers perhaps the most extensive book yet on Spey flies. Putting all he’s learned down on paper, he includes how-to-cast guides complete with step-by-step photos and informative paragraphs on the different Spey patterns and colours. A must-have for any fly fishing enthusiast, the level of detail…
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