Posts Tagged ‘skye’
The perfect home if you fancy Nessie as a neighbour
A six bedroom detached house is for sale, offering stunning views over Loch Ness. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Point Clair House was built in the 1930s by a ship’s captain and the nautical influence is evident in its design, where the bow ended front of the property resembles the bridge of a ship. Point…
Read MoreNew build home on the banks of a bonnie loch
A delightful modern home on the banks of Loch Snizort offers spectacular views over to the Cuillin mountains and to the Outer Hebrides. Galbraith present to the market Crionach, at 3 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Portree, which lies in a delightful, private setting in the scattered crofting township of Kingsburgh on the north-west coast of Skye. The house,…
Read MoreWho will pick up the young trad musician title?
Six of Scotland’s finest young musicians will compete for the crown of BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019 this weekend. Presented by Bruce MacGregor and part of Celtic Connections 2019, live performances at the event will also be filmed and posted on the BBC Radio Scotland website, live from the City…
Read MoreGame of Thrones Scotch whiskies set for release
Multi-award winning internationally-acclaimed TV series Game of Thrones is coming to an end – and it’s being marked with the release of Johnnie Walker whiskies. Joining White Walker by Johnnie Walker, a limited-edition blend inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on Game of Thrones — the White Walkers – comes the arrival of…
Read MoreThe Scottish clan that has risen from the ashes
Chief John Macleod of Raasay manages to keep up-to-date with island life, despite living ten thousand miles away. With the distinctive basalt ‘chimney’ of Dùn Caan framing the spectacular Hebridean seascape from the mainland, the Isle of Raasay lies just a mile off Portree, the Isle of Skye’s capital town. As well as being the…
Read MoreChoosing a tailor-made cruise is the ideal break
Escape from the stresses and strains of everyday living by enjoying a life on the ocean waves. Red Moon Cruises offer exclusive, tailor- made cruises perfect for couples, families or groups of friends. Imagine escaping in your own private cruise boat to sail wherever you wish (weather permitting!), while you watch some of the world’s most superb scenery go…
Read MoreVisit The Three Chimneys on the original Love Island
For any one lucky in love or on the quest to find it, February and Saint Valentine’s Day are special times to be together. Where better to retreat than the enchanting Isle of Skye… which ever since the desperate escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora Macdonald has eternally been hallmarked by love? The romance of Skye…
Read MoreHighlands and islands in top 10 must see 2019 places
Scotland’s Highlands and islands have been named as one of the world’s must visit top regions for 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has revealed that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019 – the only Scottish destination to be included. The region receives the accolade in the…
Read MoreHead chef in the MasterChef kitchen tonight
A head chef from one of Scotland’s leading restaurants is back in this MasterChef kitchen this evening. Scott Davies, head chef at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, is one of five chefs, and the only contestant from Scotland, taking part in MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch, due to broadcast on BBC Two today, Thursday 27…
Read MoreTen fantastic facts about Clan Macpherson
Scottish clans have long and proud history – and some moments are spoken of with more pride than others! Here are ten important facts every aspiring member of Clan Macpherson should know. 1. The name Macpherson comes from the Gaelic ‘Mac a’ Phersain’, meaning ‘son of the parson’. Mhuirich Cattanach, fourth chief of Clan Chattan,…
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