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Chocolatiers at Iain Burnett the Highland
Chocolatier are celebrating after winning
a hat trick at the International Chocolate
Awards, the Oscars of the chocolate world.
The chocolatier’s Velvet Truffle has now
been named Best Milk Truffle and Best
White Truffle in Britain.
The grand jury has awarded gold to Iain
Burnett the Highland Chocolatier’s milk
chocolate Velvet Truffle – Classic® and
the Velvet Truffle® Caramel and Liquorice
in the milk chocolate truffle and white
chocolate truffle categories respectively,
for the British National Competition of the
International Chocolate Awards.
A unique additional award was given to
the Velvet Truffle® Caramel and Liquorice
Velvet for the exceptional number of points
it was awarded by the judging panel.
Both Velvet Truffles will now compete
alongside entries from across the world to
win the accolade of the best in the world.
Iain Burnett, the Highland Chocolatier,
said: “Many years of work has gone into
the Velvet Truffles so it’s fantastic that
such a pure ganache – just rare cocoa
First established in 1948, La Sablonnerie,
situated on the lovely island of Sark in the
Channel Islands, retains the characteristics
of an old farmhouse built some 400 years
ago. Arrive by ferry or private boat, horse
and carriage or just shank’s pony to enjoy
the charm of La Sablonnerie, nestled in
gorgeous gardens in the southern part of
Sark – a haven for lovers of peace and
tranquility. Guests return year after year to
recapture the beauty of the island and to
enjoy the excellent cuisine, wine, cosiness
and friendliness that is evident at the hotel.
La Sablonnerie has been featured by the
Which? hotel guide as ‘The place to stay
in the Channel Islands’, and also received
An island community airport with
the world’s only beach runway used
for scheduled flights is celebrating
with a month of 80th anniversary
celebrations including the burial of a
time capsule, to be opened in another
80 years’ time.
Barra Airport, on the Isle of Barra
in the Outer Hebrides, celebrated
eight decades of island community
links to mainland Scotland. The event
was attended by Scottish Government
Minister for Transport and the Islands,
Humza Yousaf MSP, as well as local
dignitaries and managing director of
Loganair, Jonathan Hinkles.
Inglis Lyon, Managing Director
of Highlands and Islands Airports
Limited, said: “The airport delivers a
vital service to over 10,000 passengers
a year and opens up opportunities
to connect island businesses with
the mainland, supporting the local
economy. The iconic Barra beach
landing attracts a great deal of
attention from film makers around the
world, helping to promote the island
as a bucket-list destination.”
Barra Airport was voted the world’s
most stunning landing spot, following
a global poll of passengers and pilots.
and a very particular fresh cream without
additives – is recognised by pastry
chefs, restaurateurs and members of the
international Grand Jury.”
Based at Grandtully in Highland
Perthshire, Iain Burnett started working on
the now famous Velvet Truffle over 10 years
ago and is now Scotland’s most awarded
chocolatier. Iain Burnett’s kitchen is next to
the Scottish Chocolate Centre, which has
become a four-star attraction for locals and
visitors who travel far to enjoy the coffee
house, gift showrooms, gourmet chocolate
shop and tours of the centre. Another shop
operates in St Andrews.
To book tours at the Scottish Chocolate
Centre or buy chocolates, visit
or
call 01887 840775.
GOING FOR GOLD
ISLAND GETAWAY
HAPPY 80TH!
DUNDEE
GUERNSEY
BARRA
the highly-coveted award from Condé Nast
Johansen – ‘Small Hotel of the Year’ as
well as being nominated as their “Most
Romantic Hotel” and now Les Routier’s
“Hotel of the Year”.
The hotel is renowned for its superb food
and totally dedicated to providing a sense
of unhurried relaxation.