Emma Niven from Loch Leven’s Larder sets out her top trend predictions for Christmas 2026
AD | The Value of Perthshire Artisans
This vibrant creative community brings people together through connection, encouragement and a shared passion for original, quality handmade work
3 Perthshire Gardens to Visit Before the Season Ends
Nathan and Abi recommend some of their favourite local gardens that you shouldn’t leave until 2027 if you can help it!
Birnam’s Beatrix Potter Garden
Nathan and Abi enjoy a potter round this newly refreshed garden trail in the autumn sunshine
AD | Creating a Winter Wonderland By Night – So Shoppers Can Delight By Day
As it prepares to reveal its Christmas 2026 stock, Loch Leven’s Larder is leading the charge in the continuing rebound of in-person shopping.
AD | Enjoy a Worldwide Culinary Journey with Dalmore Inn 2026 Festive Menu
As it releases its 2026 Christmas Menu, The Dalmore Inn in Blairgowrie is once again on the money as one of Perthshire’s best value fine dining restaurants.
AD | Sensory Garden Materials Will Make for a Very Special Christmas Wreath at Loch Leven’s Larder
Christmas is in the air at farm shop, deli and gift hall, Loch Leven’s Larder, together with its design and homeware store, 1848, as the first details of the 2026 festive events schedule are announced
AD | New Neighbours of Blair Scheme from Atholl Estates Launches, Offering Discounts, Exclusive Events & Loyalty Benefits
Looking to reach out to its closest neighbours in the PH18, PH16 and PH8 postcode areas, Blair Castle & Atholl Estates has launched a new membership initiative
AD | Loch Leven’s Larder Turns 21: A Destination that Celebrates the Very Best of Local Food, Drink & Gifts Under One Roof
Launched in 2005 as a small 35 seater self service café and farm shop, Loch Leven’s Larder in Kinross-shire is celebrating its 21st birthday, having become one of Scotland’s premier rural shopping and dining destinations
Getting Ready for Autumn at Home
Abi explains why she thinks an autumn clean makes more sense than a spring clean
AD | Blairgowrie and Rattray Residents Asked: What Does Your Digital Footprint Look Like?
Short survey invites the community to help shape a more sustainable, locally owned digital future along the River Ericht
Lunch at Loch Leven’s Larder
Nathan and Abi were invited to review lunch at Loch Leven’s Larder and discovered a produce-focussed menu with loads of variety
Taking Summer into September
Abi shares some things to hold on to from summer, and to allow back for autumn
AD | Eight Years of Loch Leven Parkrun is Celebrated at Loch Leven's Larder
Loch Leven’s Larder, Kinross Road Runners, and the core team of volunteers are celebrating the 8th anniversary of the parkrun route laid down by Emma and Rob Niven, owners of Loch Leven's Larder, in 2018
AD | Family Visitors to Blair Castle to Benefit from the Great British Summer Savings Scheme
With several weeks of school holidays, throughout the UK, left to fill, Blair Castle is making it more affordable for families to come and visit
AD | Exceptional Farm-Grown Vegetables Enhance an Inventive New Summer Menu
Latest offering from Loch Leven’s Larder features dishes inspired by worldwide cuisines from Italy to the Middle East, and not forgetting Scotland!
AD | From the Garden to the Larder – Renowned TV & Stage Actress Caroline Quentin to Perform a Book Signing at Kinross-shire Store
One of the UK's best loved actresses, Caroline Quentin, will be appearing in person at Loch Leven’s Larder on 13th September
AD | Acoustic Guitarist & Songwriter, Shane Lowrey, to Perform at Dalmore Inn
Shane Lowrey, who is from Dunkeld, will be performing at the restaurant on Friday, the 21st of August, 7-10 pm
AD | Family Time in the Great Outdoors!
Atholl Estates to hold final Family Ranger Session this week
Have An Art-Full August
With so much creativity in Perthshire, it’s no wonder that choices abound for workshops, exhibitions, trails and more. So if you’re looking for something to do during what remains of the summer, find some arty ideas in this article