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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 […]

Recipes

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

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, Pictish […]

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...

More Recipes

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.

Carina Contini

Pistachio And Rose Water Cake

Try this lovely fresh pistachio and rose water cake. Star chef, Carina Contini, shares with us this delicious, seasonal bake to start spring.

Carina Contini

Honeycomb Carrot Cake Recipe

Star chef, Carina Contini, shares with us this tasty, seasonal Honeycomb Carrot Cake recipe. Grab a handful of pumpkin seeds, some fresh carrots and get baking!