Recipes
Forager’s Fizz
Blackberry, rosehip and juniper syrup makes for a show-stopping mocktail Treat the designated drivers a little with Rosie Birkett’s berry-packed non-alcoholic cocktail with a touch of fizz. To […]
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Carina’s Summer Gazpacho Recipe
New recipe and blog from our star chef Carina Contini on gazpacho - delicious, palate-warming, and perfect for bread dunking!
Heritage
Carnegie Museum
One of Scotland’s most notable “sons” is the industrialist, business magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie… The 100th anniversary of Andrew Carnegie’s death was in 2019, and you can commemorate […]
Focus
A Royal Resting Place – Dunfermline Abbey
This magnificent building is an attraction on two counts. Firstly, for its superb architecture and secondly as the resting place of some of Scotland’s greatest kings and queens.
Culture
What’s In A Name? | Part 1
This series explores the history behind some of Scotland’s more unusual place names! The names in this country reflect a myriad of influences and changing languages – Brythonic/Brittonic, Cumbric, Gaelic, […]
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Easter Chocolate Scotch Eggs!
Enjoy Easter with a Scottish twist. The Real Food Café in Tyndrum has created a wonderful chocolate Scotch egg recipe using lots of yummy Crème Eggs.
Culture
Our Top 10 Most Scottish Films – Number 1!
Highlander, 1986 This is about as Scottish as Scottish films get. It’s called Highlander and it’s about a Highlander – the immortal Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod. Except he’s […]
Culture
Our Top Ten Most Scottish Kids’ TV Shows – Number 10
Raven Scotland’s answer to The Crystal Maze was the adventure game show Raven, which ran from 2002 – 2010, earning a place in children’s hearts and winning several BAFTA Awards. […]
Heritage
Scottish History In Minutes – The Story of Mary, Queen of Scots
Nuggets of Scottish history! Discover the life story of Mary, Queen of Scots. Murder, intrigue and ambition overshadowed the rule of this romanticised royal...
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Whisky Fudge Recipe
Old Pulteney’s sweet notes of honey and cream make for the perfect addition to this decadent whisky fudge recipe, while its coastal briny taste offers a subtle saltiness too.
