Tilda Swinton wins fight to keep windows she moved at her Highlands home without planning permission fearing neighbours would be able to peep into her mansion Tilda Swinton is replacing an outhouse at her impressive property in Nairn After starting renovations, she realised the windows were in the wrong place She altered windows’ location and sought … Read more
James Martin, 47, faced criticism from some Twitter users yesterday over his pronunciation of Scone Palace. The chef sparked a frenzy on social media when viewers pointed out what they considered to be an error during his new ITV show James Martin’s Islands To Highlands. In the episode, James enjoyed delicious meals in the grounds … Read more
Revealed: The Scottish Highlands tops a ‘lust list’ of UK destinations that Britons want to visit post-coronavirus crisis Research has revealed the top search results for UK holidays in the past month Snowdonia is the second most popular destination followed by Yorkshire Dales Other sought-after locations include Cornwall, the Lake District and Kent Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more
They are the veins that run through our cities and countryside – Britain’s rivers, canals and tributaries have kept the nation connected through the centuries. But aside from aiding transport, our waterways define both our urban and rural landscapes with their striking beauty. Many an artist and writer has found inspiration while walking along a … Read more
They’re passionate about their whisky at The Glasshouse in Edinburgh but they’re certainly not po-faced about it. Like a dash of water in your single malt? Absolutely fine. It ‘relaxes the oils’ and releases the aromas. Prefer your scotch on the rocks? Perfectly acceptable. A splash of Coke? It’s akin to buying an Old Master … Read more
A converted shipping container in a Highlands beauty spot is being advertised on Airbnb as a £195-a-night ‘bespoke bothy’ (a small mountain refuge). But the 10ft by 10ft steel box has been branded an ‘eyesore’ on social media and also compared to a ‘prison cell’. The accommodation features a wooden couch, which also serves as … Read more