The Taybank Journal
Welcome to our digital journal where we share stories from The Taybank and our local area, recent adventures, seasonal guides and articles about topics close that are close to our heart. To receive email notifications, please sign-up for our newsletter.

A Year in The Taybank Kitchen
As 2024 comes to a close, Head Chef Gemma Dallyn reflects on an unforgettable year in The Taybank kitchen.

A Winter Guide to Dunkeld & Birnam
Winter is approaching, and we have a variety of exciting things on at The Taybank throughout the festive season. Even after Christmas and New Year, there is plenty to see and do in the local area that will help keep the January blues at bay.

Braan Sauna: Calm & connection by the River Tay
Learn more about our riverside sauna experience and how it promotes mental and physical wellbeing and community connection.
An Autumn Guide to Dunkeld & Birnam
From woodland walks and age-old country pursuits, to autumnal gatherings and local festivals – find out how to spend your time this autumn in Big Tree Country.

Walled Garden Update
Learn what's new in our walled kitchen garden at Murthly Castle Estate.

A Summer Guide to Dunkeld & Birnam
Our recommendations for the best things to see and do when visiting the Taybank in the summertime.

A Spring Guide to Dunkeld & Birnam
From local gardens to traditional music festivals, we’ve collated some of our favourite things to see and do in Perthshire during spring.

Wine Tasting Adventures with A New Team in Puglia
This summer our General Manager Fran Rossi travelled to Italy with one of our wonderful suppliers Alliance Wine. During the trip, she visited local vineyards sampling new wines and met with the producers of some of our favourite bottles on The Taybank wines list.

Our Food Journey in 2023
Our Head Chef Gemma Dallyn talks us through her first few months in the Taybank kitchen and what she has in store for us this year.

A Year in the Taybank Walled Garden
Head Grower Gabriella writes about her first year in our walled garden and our plans for 2023.