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Excitement builds for south of Scotland festival
A singer songwriter will perform alongside two of Scotland’s traditional music giants at this year’s Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Catrìona McGhie (22), from Stranraer, will open concerts with Mary Ann Kennedy and multi-award-winning musical trio Talisk in two shows taking place this week. It’s a dream come true for Catrìona, who can’t wait to…
Read More#myargyll is at its best in these beautiful shots
How would you like to get your hands on a prize that money can’t buy? And to enter, all you have to do is share your highlights of Argyll to being in with a chance of winning an amazing prize. Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined forces with the Argyll and the…
Read MoreFirst phase of prestigious homes now released
Homes in the first phase of a prestigious new development in the west end of Edinburgh have now been released. Bellsbrae is being created by Sundial Properties, and this exclusive development comprises 10 fantastic homes converted from buildings on the site of a historic gin distillery. Commanding the most idyllic, tranquil location within the West…
Read MoreCharity night for rugby hero raises over £300,000
A ball organised to support Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir has raised over £300,000. Three of Doddie’s friends, former Kelso and South rugby players Stewart Bennet and David Baird, and Douglas Stephen, from the world of farming, got together after the British and Irish Lion was diagnosed with MND and appealed to the Borders community…
Read MoreBeautiful farmhouse linked to Ayrshire poet
Dalfram Farm is an attractive detached farmhouse with enclosed courtyard, refurbished to a high standard. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Dalfram Farm, by Muirkirk, Cumnock, is well located with lovely countryside views. This is a handsome and well proportioned blonde stone farmhouse on two storeys under a pitched slate roof, with adjoining stone buildings…
Read MoreNew exhibition inspired by ‘mother of Japanese whisky’
An inspirational Scotswoman dubbed ‘the mother of Japanese whisky’ is the focus of a fascinating new exhibition. Rita Cowan swapped Kirkintilloch for Hokkaido when she crossed the globe to help create one of Japan’s most successful and best-known whisky distilleries. Her story is one of courage, heartbreak and strength – and it has now been…
Read MoreGlasgow hotel changes hands in £10million deal
A large Glasgow hotel has been sold in an off-market deal to Asian buyers, with the guide price reported to be close to £10m. Colliers International, the real estate services company, has facilitated the sale of the 117-room GoGlasgow Urban Hotel. The deal was overseen by Julian Troup, head of Colliers’ UK Hotels Agency, on…
Read MoreConverted mill offers great views and comfort
A category B listed property overlooking Loch Tay is for sale in Aberfeldy. The Mill, in Lawers, Aberfeldy, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and was formerly a water mill dating from 1830. The architect-designed conversion took place in the early 1990s taking full advantage of the beautiful views of Loch Tay, further enhanced by…
Read MoreDistillery’s triple celebration at festival of malts
Whisky lovers enjoyed a triple treat at this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival. The Campbeltown Malts Festival, which this year ran from 22-24 May, celebrates all that is unique and special about single malts from the region. In the Victorian era the town was home to more than 30 distilleries and known as ‘whisky capital of…
Read MoreGet ready for a fantastic weekend of creativity
Painters, jewellery makers, potters and woodworkers across Dumfries and Galloway are preparing to throw open their doors to the public. Spring Fling, Scotland’s premier open studios visual art and craft weekend takes place from this Saturday, 26 May to Monday 28 May, with 86 specially selected artists and makers taking part. It’s a chance to…
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