There is a definite shift happening in the Strath. The sun is finally making an appearance, the nights are stretching out, and the town is shaking off the winter. The White and the Green The snowdrops are out in force in the woods and gardens across Crieff. In Scottish folklore, these "Fair Maids of February" were the bridge between the dark months and the light. They are much tougher than they look, too - containing a natural antifreeze to survive the Perthshire frosts. More

“Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin-race!” When Robert Burns wrote his famous tribute to the haggis, he wasn't just describing a dinner; he was writing a love letter to a "pudding" that most of the world finds, honestly, a bit confusing. In Crieff, we take Burns Night seriously - but with a side of the usual Strathearn banter. Whether you’re a local who’s recited Tam o' Shanter so many times you do it in your sleep, or a visitor wondering why eve