Scotland’s Gardens Scheme: Our gardens can nourish and soothe us
Terrill Dobson, national organiser for Scotland's Gardens Scheme, tells Caroline Lindsay what gardens can do for our health and well being
Food blog: Kat Riach of Lochaber Farm
Kat lives in Fife and is passionate about seasonality, local produce and home cooking
Baxter needle box is a reminder of bygone days
‘Baxter Patentee’ is often seen on needle-box prints produced by George Baxter (1804-1867), a Victorian entrepreneur who recognised that sewing machine manufacturers might like to spruce up the large quantities of needle boxes produced for their machines.
Top cyclists always stop to say hello
I’ve been lucky enough to spend part of January and most of February cycling in Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Both are fantastic venues for winter training as the weather is generally warm (although in 2018 we had snow) and the roads are mostly good.
Pop the kettle on to raise funds for Maggie’s Dundee
A cancer survivor tells Caroline Lindsay why she’ll be having a cuppa on March 29 to raise vital funds for Maggie’s Dundee
Chef’s Table: Martin Hollis of the Old Course St Andrews
The earliest records for rhubarb date back to 2700 BC in China where it was cultivated for medicinal purposes.
Restaurant review: Rocca, Macdonald Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews 31/50
In prime position overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course and the iconic Royal & Ancient Clubhouse, Rocca diners are entitled to expect a privileged experience. However, with that comes the expectation of an equally impressive culinary experience, particularly given the restaurant’s three AA rosette status.
Desert Island Chef: Scott McMillan, head chef at The Boathouse, Kinross
Scott McMillan, head chef at the Boathouse in Kinross tells Caroline Lindsay why Scotland is his favourite country for food and why he always makes sauces from scratch.
A first for women’s cycling in Scotland
A few weeks ago in this column I lamented the absence of a woman’s version of the Tour de France. I had just finished typing the piece, and no sooner had I pressed “send” with my copy winging its way to Courier HQ than I received a press release notification of a Women’s Tour of Scotland.
Chef’s Table: Graeme Pallister, 63 Tay Street, Perth
Graeme Pallister, chef proprietor of 63 Tay Street in Perth, shares his love of foraging and encourages us to get closer to Mother Nature