Highland Fungi Foraging


This weblog is for any visitor planning a trip to Scotland, and/or has stayed at Highland Holiday Cottages in the Highlands of Scotland. It is also for anyone who would like to share some highland stories. It contains mostly "whats on" and wild mushroom, fungi and plant gathering tales from Sian and I and our guests.

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Mushroom Picking in Scotland - We have been collecting mushrooms in the Highlands for a few years and we plan to run some speciality fungi breaks and Mushroom Picking Holidays. We also plan to have experts give talks on edible mushrooms and cooking in 2008. The Highlands produces some of the best Scottish mushroom foraging along with offering the best wild game....a perfect match. We will keep you posted on any up coming events held by Highland Holiday Cottages and other organisations. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR CLICK HERE

You can share your experience of the area with us. Just send me some word and/or photos by e-mail: enquiry@HighlandHolidayCottages.com

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Mushroom Picking Code (Scotland)

I make every effort to ensure accuracy on this website but, in the end, the responsibility for eating any wild mushroom must rest with the picker i.e YOU. If you collect any wild mushrooms to eat make sure that your identification checks out in every detail, at least three postive ID's from books or web sources. If you are in doubt, throw it out.

The Scottish wild mushroom code (link) urges gatherers to follow nine key rules of responsible behaviour, including avoiding trampling the area, only pick the part of the mushroom which grows above the surface, and scatter any trimmings around the site. It also covers safety issues and urges pickers on National Nature Reserves to check first with the reserve manager, since there may be conservation implications.

06/05/08

Cakes and Yummy Stuff.....

Sian writes about what she knows best.......cakes and yummy stuff. Below are some of Sians favourite cakie places! If you are staying at Highland Holiday Cottages near Aviemore we recomend you try some of these places....No mushroom cakes...sorry


Mountain Café in the centre of Aviemore produces homemade breads, scones and muffins. Their specialties, such as spiced apple cake, blueberry & lime drizzle cake and passion fruit melting moments are to die for! There are large glass windows and an outside veranda, so you can enjoy your hot chocolate and cake with a fantastic view! Aviemore is just a short drive north from Highland Holiday Cottages. visit http://www.mountaincafe-aviemore.co.uk/


The Pottery Bunkhouse and Coffee Shop in Laggan. Favourites include their famous carrot cake, “best ever” cheese scones and homemade soups. Their baking looks rustic and tastes really fresh and hearty! You should walk to the coffee shop from Highland Holiday Cottages because as the crow flies it is only about 3 miles, but to drive it, it is about 15 miles from Highland Holiday Cottages! You could walk off all the calories you’ve just eaten! visit www.potterybunkhouse.co.uk/coffee-shop.asp

The Potting Shed is in Inshriach Nursery, where they have a viewing gallery overlooking a feeding station that attracts red squirrels and a variety of birds. Located within Jack Drake's Alpine Nursery in Aviemore, the tearoom serves up a tasty selection of home-baked cakes and coffee served on beautiful bone china plates and cups! Nominated one of Britain top ten cake shops. The drive from Highland Holiday Cottages takes you on the back road to Aviemore, which has some amazing views! visit http://www.drakesalpines.com/

Gillys Kitchen in Kingussie serves delicious homemade cakes, flapjacks and cookies. Very rich, but very tasty! Just 10 minutes from Highland Holiday Cottages, there is plenty of other things to do in Kingussie as well. visit http://www.kingussie.co.uk/

The Dalwhinnie Inn always has fresh and tasty cakes and muffins as snacks, or proper homemade crumbles and pies for desserts. The menu here is so exceptional that I strayed from just eating cake and had a starter of tempura vegetables with satay sauce! VERY good! It is about 4 miles south of Highland Holiday Cottages and has a beautiful river running right behind the inn. visit www.theinndalwhinnie.com/inndulge/inndulge.html

The Cas Bar is at the bottom of the funicular train at the Cairngorm Mountain resort in Aviemore. It offers a range of fine things to eat - their Fair Trade coffee and Cairngorm hot chocolate are always on offer, and go well with their home made scones! Aviemore is just a short drive north from Highland Holiday Cottages, and there is loads of other things to do once you’re there. visit www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/cas-bar

At Loch Insh there are big glass windows and veranda overlooking the loch which is really fabulous (and great to have a laugh at other people trying out some watersports whilst you are sipping a latte!) Their cakes are tasty, very chocolate-y! visit www.lochinsh.com/Default.htm

Finally we have to mention the Mountain Base cafe located at the base of Wolf Trax....the best place for carrot cake this side of the Cairngorms. You can cycle off the calories afterwards. They alos do a mean milkshake.visit www.basecampmtb.com/BC_Cafe.htm

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Highland Holiday Cottage

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