Frankie’s New York Cheesecake in the Air Fryer is Cory’s birthday cake of choice. The recipe began with a perfect slice in a New York diner, travelled through a German call centre kitchen experiment, and now lives on as an air fryer version we make every year.
Developers are building new housing estates in The Plean, and this creates an important opportunity to honour the people who shaped the village. Generations of teachers, nurses, miners, volunteers, and everyday heroes gave their time, care, and skill to this community. By recognising their names, we can ensure their contribution remains part of The Plean’s future as well as its past.
The Postie and the Penguin: a story born in South Georgia, inspired by daily encounters with king penguins and life on a remote sub-Antarctic island.
The Lewisman Who Never Left the Ice | Thomas F. MacLeod tells the remarkable story of a Stornoway sailor who served with both Scott and Shackleton, helped build the Hope Point cairn on South Georgia, and left a hidden message within its stones.
Hidden beneath Burghead’s ancient Pictish fort lies a mysterious underground chamber. Known as Burghead Well, this rock-cut pool has puzzled historians for centuries. Was it a ritual site, a Christian baptistry, or simply a water source? Explore the facts behind one of Scotland’s most intriguing ancient structures.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie may have crossed a continent, and he finished his days quietly in a Highland village. This blog explores his extraordinary life, his legacy in both Canada and Avoch, and the stories—celebrated and complex—that he left behind.
Part of the Cairngorms Story
The Centre of Scotland Stone sits within the Cairngorms National Park — the largest national park in the UK, known for its wild landscapes, ancient woodlands, and rich cultural heritage. Badenoch, the southern gateway to the park, is a place where stories live in the land. From the mountains and moorlands to monuments like this, the area invites visitors to explore far beyond the tourist trail. Finding the stone isn’t just about ticking off a point on the map — it’s about experiencing a quieter, deeper Scotland.
Discover everything you need to know before visiting the Falls of Shin in the Scottish Highlands—from salmon leaping and scenic walks to facilities and the best times to go.
A fun-filled Highland day out in friendly Forres, with flying cabers, massed pipes, dancing, and over 50 local stalls. Click here to find out what to expect from the Forres Highland Games!
Still Standing: The Timeless Magic of Baines’ Baobabs. Join us in Botswana’s Nxai Pan as we walk among the ancient trees painted in 1862, watch elephants cross the salt pans, taste baobab fruit, and uncover the quiet power of a place time forgot.