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A traditional Scottish cottage but with all the mod cons
If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on a traditional Scottish cottage, then now’s the time. Galbraith bring to the market Lot 2 – West Cottage, Hillside Of Row, Dunblane, which is situated to the west of Hillside of Row Farmhouse and accessed via a separate farm drive. The property was also completely refurbished about six…
Read MoreIt was all light on the night for SPECTRA in Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s light festival has again attracted huge numbers. The opening night of SPECTRA 2018 saw record numbers with over 11,000 visits to over 30 installations across three stunning sites in the city, topping the 7500 that enjoyed the opening night of the 2017 festival. BAFTA award-winning artist Seb Lee-Delisle’s Lightning Strikes and Lightbombing by SOLA…
Read MoreStep back in time to find out if your ancestors were criminals
The annual Scottish Association of Family History Societies Conference and Family History Fair is taking place in Fife this year. Each year, the Scottish Association of Family History Societies invites one of their member societies to host their annual conference, so this year, the Fife Family History Society will be running it. This year’s event…
Read MoreThree go into one at the beautifully-presented Hopetoun
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreThese are the Scottish wintersports you have to try this year
There’s snow-where better than Scotland for some winter sport inspiration. With the XXIII Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games currently underway, what better time is there to embrace the sub-zero temperatures and take part in some winter sports – even if it’s just for fun. Scotland is the perfect place to indulge in some snow sports,…
Read MoreThe way to someone’s heart this Valentine’s Day is through black pudding
A top Scottish butcher has teamed up with Scotland’s National Chef to create two new recipes for Valentine’s Day. Simon Howie, producer of Scotland’s best-selling black pudding, has partnered with MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Gary Maclean, to share the love this Valentine’s Day with two delicious recipes guaranteed to get hearts racing. Working together, the…
Read MoreA private home within travelling distance of Scotland’s big two cities
A delightful traditional dwelling situated within commuting distance of larger populations is now available. Situated in a very private and idyllic position with a peaceful outlook over the surrounding countryside, Galbraith present The Allen, Buchlyvie, in Stirlingshire. The Allen is a charming property of traditional stone construction set under a slate roof and provides spacious and…
Read MoreClaudia Massie’s new works are put in the frame
A new exhibition of an artist’s work is to be staged in Perthshire. Claudia Massie will be presenting her new work at The Ruthven Gallery in Auchterarder, running from tomorrow, Saturday, until 14 April. The new exhibition of works on paper explores the possibilities of watercolour, gouache and ink. The work focuses on the Scottish…
Read MoreFort William prepares to hold its 2018 Mountain Festival
The Fort William Mountain Festival is less than two weeks away, with a superb line-up of uplifting talks, exhilarating film screenings, mountain skills workshops and exhibitions. It’s a chance to celebrate everything that the great outdoors has to offer at the festival in association the Nevis Landscape Partnership, Heritage Lottery Fund, the Outdoor Capital of…
Read MoreMountain biking competitors will find Perth is the wheel deal
Mountain biking enthusiasts will descend on Perth later this year for the only Enduro World Series Qualifier will take place in Scotland. Muckmedden Events, organisers of Muckin’ Good mountain bike events, has announced that their Fair City Enduro mountain bike race will be an Enduro World Series (EWS) qualifier event in 2018. There are 50…
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