ReviewScotland

FORT AUGUSTUS is a beautiful Highland town with scenery to die for and is a favourite for walkers and campers. Littered with many bed and breakfasts and a helpful local tourist office to guide you, there are many places to ...
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This week's Legend

Kenneth MacLeay, portrait painter

BORN in Oban in 1822 Kenneth MacLeay became an accomplished artist and was a founder member of the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh.
He started painting for the Royal family in 1863 and became Queen Victoria's favourite painter, ...
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ObserveScotland

Enjoy our live video streaming webcam in the centre of Edinburgh.
The streaming webcam broadcasts a number of views overlooking Princes Street, the Mound, Edinburgh Castle and the famous Scott Monument. This webcam service was kindly provided by Camvista Webcams.

Review Scotland

The Bank House, Fort Augustus

by Jackie Anderson

Article from Tuesday 14, February, 2012
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No.12 Picardy Place

by Jackie Anderson

Mark Greenaway is a chef to watch and biting at the heels of Michelin stars Tom Kitchin and Martin Wishart. His first signature restaurant at 12 Picardy place is testament to this, having first gained 18 years of developing ...

Article from Friday 27, January, 2012
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The Kitchin, Leith

by Jackie Anderson

I HAVE in the past written a glowing review of Tom Kitchin's restaurant in Leith Edinburgh, and eaten there many times, all of which have been memorable. I make no apology for writing again after another wonderful evening of ...

Article from Thursday 19, January, 2012
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Food and Travel

by Jackie Anderson

I HAVE JUST received my copy of the wonderful magazine Food and Travel, published by Green Pea Publishing Ltd and what a cracker it is. I have been receiving this magazine by post from June this year, my daughter ...

Article from Tuesday 29, November, 2011
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The Blackhouse

by Jackie Anderson

IF LIKE ME, seeing the Richard and Judy Book Club sticker reassures you of a good read you may be disappointed with The Blackhouse written by Glasgow born Peter May. At 21, May won the Fraser Award and was ...

Article from Tuesday 22, November, 2011
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Frankenstein 1818, Edinburgh

by Jackie Anderson

I AM ALWAYS dubious of themed restaurants or pubs, as I am usually disappointed with the food, as the main emphasis is on the furnishings and decoration of the restaurant, and to some extent Frankenstein 1818 is no different. ...

Article from Wednesday 9, November, 2011
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Lazy Christmas

by Jackie Anderson

FOR THE FIRST TIME in years I have already baked my Christmas Cake, have it stored away and am now feeding it occasionally with brandy. I have just finished steaming my tried and tested Christmas pudding for the required eight ...

Article from Tuesday 1, November, 2011
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Osso, Peebles

by Jackie Anderson

I FIRST READ about this restaurant located in my hometown of Peebles on an in-flight magazine flying to Istanbul and noticed the reviewer lavished great praise on this relatively new enetrprise run by chef-proprietor Ally McGrath. Awarded a Bib ...

Article from Sunday 23, October, 2011
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Albert Inn, Nairn

by Jackie Anderson

HIGHLAND hospitality is not always a given but at the Albert Inn in Nairn they have it by the bucket full. This small eight bedroom inn is perfectly located to enjoy the Moray Firth coast, with Nairn beach being ...

Article from Wednesday 5, October, 2011
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Coast to Coast

by Jackie Anderson

I CAN safely say I am no exercise junkie; a walk or an annual game of tennis is about all I can muster so when my daughter Katy asked my hubby and I to support her on entering Scotland’s Coast ...

Article from Monday 26, September, 2011
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