With a magnificent landscape of mountains and lochs, the Scottish countryside is not to be missed. And the best way to see much of it may just be by train. In this post, we explore some of the best ways…
Scotch Whisky – Great for Drinking and Cooking
The previous post explored Scottish salmon as part of our Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight series. But, as you all know, you can’t discuss the cuisine of the Highlands without mentioning whisky. So in this post, we take a look…
Scottish Salmon
The waters in and around Scotland are teeming with life, and a good deal of it ends up on our dinner plates. Shellfish, herring, lobster – some of the finest in the world is caught in Scotland. But one of…
Just Say British Cheese!
With more than 700 varieties of British cheese, a cheese lover has almost two years of new product to sample every day. And by the time they’re finished, there’ll be new varieties to try. In short, Britain is a paradise…
The Oat – The Heart of Scottish Food
“Oats: A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland appears to support the people.” – Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language The phrase “Scottish food” immediately brings a number of tasty dishes to…
Shortbread
A perfect combination of butter flavour and crumbly texture, shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit that is easy to make and adapt. And although its origins may not necessarily be solely north of the border, Scotland has made it truly…
Best of British Beaches – Scotland
In this, the fourth and final part of our British Beaches series, we turn our attention to Scotland. While you might not have the high temperatures and warm waters that one could enjoy in the south of the UK,…
Scottish Delights: Cranachan
In recent weeks, our travel section has explored the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond. Now it’s time to enjoy a taste of the Highlands. Get ready to make a dessert that is simple, light, and elegant. It also includes some of…
National Park Spotlight: Northumberland
We are entering the last legs of our spotlight series that takes a look at the National Parks of Great Britain. There are only a few more to go. This week we are heading back to the northernmost parts of…
National Park Spotlight: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
For this installment of our look at the National Parks of Great Britain, we are heading back to Scotland. We are showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips on when to visit,…