![]() Their jams and jellies and pickles come from Perthshire Preserves, Callander. In the smokehouse, Ross likes to stock other local produce from firms including Wild Hearth Bakery, Comrie, The Highland Chocolatier and Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters in Aberfeldy. (Currently, while some VAT receipts are assigned to Scotland, the power to set VAT rates remains reserved to the UK government.) Local Produce “If you do that you would save half the businesses which are about to go bust and if Nicola Sturgeon wants to get more votes from business people in Scotland then that would be one way to do it.” He appeals to the government to help the hospitality sector, suggesting "Reduce the rate of VAT to 5 per cent like it is in Ireland and the rest of Europe here it is 20 per cent. Rising prices are also an issue - energy costs have doubled and that means they have to pass on price rises to their customers. We have chefs who say they are going to come and then don't appear and that happens every day." Today, one of the major issues for tourism businesses in Scotland is staffing, Ross says: "I am probably four people down out front, plus two down in the kitchen. His son is privately educated and has a privileged upbringing bu tRoss says: "I'm keen to keep him grounded, so he has been roped in to work here over the summer."ġ2 of the Scotland's Larder features - from Gow's Bakery to La Pastina Deli Staffing Next generationĪ good work ethic is something he is keen to pass on to the next generation. His hospitality roots came from helping out his relatives, who owned Skeabost Hotel on Skye for many years, during summer holidays. Ross Anderson in front of the Falls of Dochart Killin His entrepreneurial spirit came out as a teenager when he used to earn pocket money by delivering Sunday papers, and then later on as a milk boy. He describes an idyllic sunny childhood prior to returning to Garelochhead as a teenager which was, "freezing, cold and grey." ![]() Ross was born in Gibraltar where his parents worked as civil servants, but the family soon moved again to live in Mauritius. So Killin now has its own smokehouse complete with trendy champagne bar interior. Inspired by a visit to Boston where he experienced the city’s “tasting counter” concept, when he returned home he turned this into reality, with the help of one of his workers who happened to have worked in an Ullapool Smokery and “really knew her stuff”. Attend Killin’s New Year’s Eve fireworks party that lights up the sky behind the falls.Businessman Ross Anderson owns Falls of Dochart Inn in Killin, but the entrepreneur always has his eye on his next opportunity- so decided to turn the disused log shed in the car park into a smokehouse. Many of the village’s landmarks, such as schools and an activity center, are a 5-minute walk north of the falls. The site is at the western end of Loch Tay. The Falls of Dochart is on the River Dochart in the center of Killin. Expect snow and freezing temperatures in winter and pleasant picnic conditions in summer. The site is free to access and open year-round. Fish for large pike in winter and salmon in spring. Take photos of the rugged hills surrounding the long lake and admire the snowcapped mountains in winter. Stroll northeast along the river to reach Loch Tay. Nine of these hold bodies of clan chiefs. Inspect the carved stones marking the 15 graves in the enclosure. Discover the fascinating burial ground with stone heads at each end. They were an important part of this area between the 14th century and the Jacobite Risings in the 1700s. Step onto the island of Inchbuie, which is associated with the MacNab Clan. A charming gift shop sells souvenirs and other items with a waterfall theme. ![]() Stand on the bridge for a better view of the water. The spot is ideal for meditation in fall, when the leaves change colors. ![]() ![]() Listen for the sounds of wildlife and rushing water, which stand out against the quiet of the village. Spot red squirrels among the wildlife in this rural zone. Clamber over rocks to get closer to the cascades running through woodland. Sit on the rocky river bank with a view of the falls. The region is fairly wet, so you can expect a rapid current. The flow of the waterfall is stronger after heavy rainfall. Hike along scenic River Dochart to reach the point where the water flows beneath the bridge. The waterfall is beside a historic island where the MacNab Clan burial ground is located. The Falls of Dochart present a spectacular site combining picturesque natural scenery with Scottish history. Learn about the MacNab Clan and their eerie burial enclosure next to this elegant bridge and serene set of cascades. ![]()
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