by Katie & Catherine | Dec 17, 2015 | Fascinating Facts, History & Folklore
The Winter Solstice in the Scottish Highlands The Winter Solstice falls on the 21st of December. In the northern hemisphere, this date marks the turning point of the season, the shortest day and the longest night. Nowadays at this time of year it is normal that...
by Katie & Catherine | Jun 18, 2015 | Out & About
It’s not all about the food when planning a Scottish picnic Picnic season has started, so this weeks blog covers not only the essential food for a good old fashioned picnic, but also a few suggestions of where you could go. To start – the essentials! • Blanket •...
by Katie & Catherine | Apr 23, 2015 | Out & About
Forage For Your Dinner What’s the one thing better than relaxing over a dinner of the finest fresh produce Scotland has to offer? It is of course tucking in to your feast knowing that you foraged everything you are eating yourself. Fresh and free, are the bywords of...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 26, 2014 | Out & About
Get Out and About on Boxing Day As traditional a Christmas ritual as turkey and stuffing, is the groan of the after effects on Boxing Day. Fortunately the Highland landscape has amazing restorative powers and so we present you here with a suggestion from each of our...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 19, 2014 | Scottish Recipes
Let’s Get Into the Christmas Spirit! The coming of winter means different things to different people. For some it’s Brussels sprouts, garish Christmas jumpers and office party misbehaviour, but for me it is the opportunity to sample my favourite festive...
