Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Home of the year search heads to central Scotland
In the fifth episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year, the judges travel round Central Scotland in their search for homes with unique style, design and architecture. Interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones, architect Michael Angus and lifestyle blogger Kate Spiers explore an industrial new build in Fife, a house filled with fun in Dunblane and a…
Read MoreInverness Castle transformation takes a big step forward
Inverness Castle is set to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands. The Highland Council has this week granted approval for a planning application that will see the transformation of the building. This application covered the works necessary to restore the Category A Listed building and convert it for use as a new visitor attraction.…
Read MoreNorth Coast 500 is a world leader on Instagram
Scotland’s North Coast 500 is one of the most popular routes in the world with Instagrammers. The route is ranked 16th in the world, and second in the UK, according to new research. The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile scenic route around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. The…
Read MoreScotland’s leading ceramic event returns in June
Potfest Scotland, the country’s premier ceramic event, will return to the lawns of Scone Palace, in early June. For its 25th year, Potfest Scotland will see over 90 ceramics artists coming together to showcase and sell their work over the three days of the festival. Exhibitors will come from the south west corner of England…
Read MoreHotel bookings boost after re-opening confirmation
Crerar Hotels has reported a sharp spike in bookings following the announcement that travel restrictions would be lifted, and tourist accommodation able to re-open, on 26 April. The group, which boasts seven idyllic hotels and inns in some of Scotland’s most breath-taking locations, saw a 130 per cent week-on-week increase in booking revenues after Nicola…
Read MoreWorking with an architect to get the best design possible
Every time I begin a new architectural project – whether it’s designing a new house, renovating a farmhouse, or rethinking a traditional shooting lodge – I go back to the basics of what a great building should be. A building is for now and for the future. It should uplift our spirits and create good…
Read MoreTales of the unexpected from Aldi and Lidl
Peter Ranscombe discovers some surprises among the latest wines released by Lidl and Aldi. DRAW closer and let me tell you some tales of the unexpected. There’s the tale of the sauvignon blanc from Hungary. There’s the story of the sangiovese from Chile. And there’s the legend of the riesling – from Canada. Supermarket chain…
Read MoreTake a 360 degree virtual trip to the Culloden battlefield
The National Trust for Scotland has released a free virtual tour of the Culloden Battlefield for the upcoming 275th anniversary. The Battle of Culloden: The Jacobites’ Last Stand is a virtual 360 degree visit around the battlefield produced in partnership with Your Tour, the Trust and with funding from Innovate UK. Narrated by Outlander star…
Read MoreTourism turmoil toll in Scotland’s first national park
Scotland’s first national park says there has been a half billion pound slump in Loch Lomond visitor spend on the horizon. A former tourist chief and current chair of a leading national park charity claims income generated from visitors in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is hurtling towards a massive drop of…
Read MoreA limited edition of 3000 for Bowmore 27-year-old
Bowmore has unveiled a limited edition 27-year-old whisky which is restricted to just 3000 bottles. The new addition joins its older age range of whiskies as part of the Bowmore Timeless Series. The Bowmore Timeless series balances smoke, exotic fruit and sea salt. With 3000 bottles available, Bowmore 27-year-old has been matured in sherry and…
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