Katie Smith, Stornoway Gazette, 9 September 1999

At either end of the fishing and shooting season the castle now dances with the music of drawn kitchen knives as enthusiastic amateurs are taught how to master difficult dishes from brioche to pernicious lobster by this almost frighteningly enthusiastic culinary guru. The courses last a week and about fourteen pupils at a time take lessons from Rosemary.

However, they don't just come to Amhuinnsuidhe to cook. There are trips to Luskentyre, Taransay, the Callernish Stones and Tarbert as well as to meet local weavers and fishermen. Classes in painting are also popular and Rosemary tells me that everyone who comes here just loves it. I can believe it. The sun shone brilliantly and the sea glistened bewitchingly as the Gazette van made its way down to Harris last Friday...

Rosemary's cookery school was always a favourite dream and it quickly became clear that Amhuinnsuidhe was just the place for it. An idyllic location, accommodation, staff, the very best local produce...

"I've always wanted to teach cookery," says Rosemary. "I've learned the hard way and it's taken me years. I just find it a pleasure to show people how it's done. It's almost like being on the stage – I get a kick out of it. It's really important to enjoy what you are doing. I try to give people the satisfaction and the pleasure that I have. The nicest thing is to see people enjoying what they do and see them enjoying eating what they've cooked."