Classic Torridon in September

We’re heading back to Torridon this September to run our Classic Torridon walking holiday, but this time we’ve incorporated a day off in the middle as has recently become our formula for the trips away from Fraoch Lodge. On the day off we’re thinking about heading to Applecross to experience the Scotland pub of the [...]

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Strawberry tart

You will need: puff pastry jam strawberries caster sugar Roll out puff pastry until you have approx danish pastry sized piece for each person you are serving. Heat jam in a pan (enough to lightly cover your pastry, leaving a gap around the edge for a border). Spread jam over pastry. Slice enough strawberries to [...]

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The Ultimate wilderness walking holiday

For anyone who has discovered the hill walking delights of Scotland’s West Highlands, sooner or later you’re going to hear of Knoydart. Like Torridon, Assynt, Glencoe, Kintail and Skye, it’s “a must”. The  difference with a Knoydart walking holiday (http://www.scotmountain.co.uk/courses?id=19) is the feeling of remoteness created by the short boat trip in. There are no roads to Knoydart! [...]

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