Birnie Cottage

22/08/2024

More than 12 tears ago, a young man arrived at the cottage as a visitor, and we learned that he had been part of the Birnie household years before as a wee boy and he had such wonderful stories to tell of Birnie.
That young man now has a lovely little family of his own and arrived here with them all last week with their two dachshunds. They have been our good friends over the years and have just returned to Worcestershire after their 10th visit!
They really do belong here and will always be welcome.🤗🥰

22/08/2024

20/08/2024

Have you ever seen a bonnier Scottish view?! 😍💜

Vibrant purple heather can typically be found across Scotland from July to October, adding a beautiful hue to our stunning landscapes 🥰

📍 Blair Castle, Perthshire
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19/08/2024

Thanks to support from the Alyth Development Trust, the local community have produced a new leaflet detailing some of the best paths in the area.

If you'd like to take a look at where best to take stroll this weekend you can find the new leaflet (and many others of our own) on our website here: https://www.pkct.org/download-leaflet

19/08/2024

19/08/2024

19/08/2024

Amazing Kelpies at Helix Park, Falkirk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙✨

📸Scotdrone

17/08/2024

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

Glenisla Highland Games is a traditional games, with events including Putting the Stone, Hammer Throwing, Throwing the Weight, Tossing the Caber, Tug o’ War and Highland Dancing.

Taking place on Friday 23 August, against the stunning backdrop of Glenisla, this is a great day out not to be missed!

Find out more at http://www.glenislahighlandgames.co.uk/.

14/08/2024

Imagine the scene..... You're driving through the lush green hills in the Perthshire countryside and you come across a huge building at the side of the road! On closer inspection, the building reveals itself as "The Scottish Antique and Arts Centre" For curiosity, you park up and go inside. What confronts you is a wonderful emporium of antiques, collectables, jewellery, paintings, furniture, homeware, and things that your eyes can't seem to take in! Then, suddenly, there's more!
Right in the middle of this astonishing place is a restaurant named Cafe Circa, that wouldn't look out of place in a French gastronomic guide.
Glancing over the menu you find tantalising dishes like Smoked Haddock Chowder, Pan Seared Sea Bass, Sri Lankan Beetroot and Cauliflower Curry alongside traditional sandwiches, tempting desserts and cakes and all the while, the aroma of freshly ground coffee is filling the air! "How did we not know about this place?" we ask ourselves.
What is this place?
It's Cafe Circa Abernyte, open 7 days, 10am - 4-30pm.
Come and discover one of Perthshire's best kept secrets for yourself!

14/08/2024

Step away from your everyday and enjoy exploring Angus, on the east coast of Scotland.

🏖️ 🚶 🚲 For outdoor enthusiasts, visit our sandy beaches, explore caves by kayak, hop on your bike and explore the countryside or bag a Munro or two.

🏰 🏛️ 🚂 History and heritage lovers, discover ancient landmarks, visit stunning castles and fascinating museums, and learn about the stories of our ancestors.

🍓 🐟 🍹 And for the foodies, come and sample our outstanding local produce and enjoy our food and drink experiences.

There is so much to see and do in Angus, you'll never want to leave!

Design your own adventure on The Angus Tour. Find out more at https://visitangus.com/theangustour/.

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

Taste Tuesday: From farm shops and pick-your-own experiences to cafes and restaurants serving delicious berry treats, there are lots of ways to enjoy berries in Angus.

Our soft fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and honeyberries, all grow in abundance in Angus and are bursting with flavour.

Follow the Angus Berry Trail, brought to you by Appetite for Angus, and find out how you can enjoy these delicious goodies! See the trail at https://visitangus.com/angusberrytrail/.

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

A young family from Glasgow spent the week-end at the cottage and the youngest member thoroughly enjoyed playing in the garden whilst his parents relaxed, enjoying bouts of sunshine between the showers.

09/08/2024

😁😁😁 Good morning everyone!! We had a busy day baking yesterday and the cake shelf is FULL😋

Mikki has some great offers in the shop with 20% off all gardening items. Come along and see what we have! 😊🌿🌻

We always have GF and vegan options available and as always, doggos are very welcome 🥰🐕

See you soon! ☀️☕️🍰

⏰️ Open 10 am - 4 pm, Thursday - Sunday. Cake and coffee served all day until 3.45pm, lunch served between 12pm and 2pm. We don't take table bookings but we can add your name to the waiting list if the café is busy and we'll seat you asap 😁

🥣 Sweet potato, coconut and chilli soup (GF/VG)
🇲🇽 Mexican chicken filling (GF)
🐟 Tuna crunch filling with bell peppers and spring onions (GF)
🇮🇹 Italian style frittata served with salad and slaw (GF/V)
🥔 Baked potatoes with your choice of filling, salad and slaw

🍐 Pear & ginger, plain or cheese and herb scones
🥮 Apricot danish
🍓 Strawberry & vanilla cake (GF)
🍋‍🟩 Lime & coconut cake (GF)
🥕 Carrot cake (GF)
💛 Custard creams (VG)
🍫 Kinder tiffin
💷 Millionaire's shortbread
🤩 Caramilk tiffin
🤎 Biscoff krisp
🍌 Banoffee tarts
🍓 Strawberry tarts
🍦 Mackies mini ice cream tubs - vanilla or strawberry

08/08/2024

Based in the centre of Alyth with ample parking Café In The Square offers a full sit in or takeaway menu.

Barista coffee, speciality teas, hot chocolate, frappes, real ice-cream milkshakes, cold drinks & award winning ice-cream available in cones or tubs.
Full cooked breakfast, including vegetarian and gluten free. Homemade soups and dishes & freshly prepared meals. Yummy cakes, pancakes, traybakes & scones!

We cater for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan and also offer a variety milk alternatives.

Buffets or simple sandwich platters can be ordered to suit any requirement or budget.

We have full wheelchair access, toilets and baby change. We even offer free WiFi and USB charging points! TV and radio all in relaxed and friendly surroundings 😊

Ps We are dog friendly to! 🐾
Open Monday - Saturday from 10-4

07/08/2024

Just some of our delicious treats available today

07/08/2024

07/08/2024

With the end of the summer holidays looming, don’t worry there is still plenty of time to visit us as we’re open 7 days a week right through until August 21st. You’ll find our little slice of watersports heaven right in the heart of Dundee’s City Quay. All our sessions include all of your kit hire including wetsuits - so all you need to do is book in and turn up! Find more info on all our activities and book your session via the link in our bio ☝️

07/08/2024

Our returning German visitors with friends from South Africa leave today after four days of exploring the glens and lochs of Angus and Perthshire. Maybe a third visit will be on the agenda for next year. We hope so. 😊

07/08/2024

05/08/2024

04/08/2024

Keep the kiddos amused this summer with a trip to the Scottish Crannog Centre. The modular café and museum are hosting tons of amazing events all year-round which are certain to entertain all members of the family.