Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Scottish lodge with a link to Queen Victoria for sale
A Victorian granite built former shooting lodge in a peaceful countryside location is now for sale. Glendavan House was built in the 1880s, within the Cairngorms National Park, as a country retreat for Queen Victoria’s surgeon in Scotland – the eminent Professor Alexander Ogston. It is presented for sale by Savills. He engaged the services…
Read MoreSupermarket stocks new Scots probiotic drink
A Scottish dairy has launched Goodness Kefir, a cultured, fermented milk drink, similar to yogurt – but thinner in consistency. It is loaded with probiotics which can provide all kinds of health benefits for your gut. Graham’s The Family Dairy today Goodness Kefir will be in Aldi stores across Scotland from early January 2020 and…
Read MoreQuest to find Scots student for Japanese adventure
The process of selecting one student from Scotland to embark on a ‘transformative’ learning experience in Japan as the winner of the 2020 Thomas Blake Glover ASI Scholarship is about to begin. Applications have been received, and 36 students from universities across Scotland are vying to be the next recipient of the prestigious scholarship. For…
Read MoreWe list some of the most festive streets in Scotland
Right now, it may seem like everyone is in the festive spirit across the world, but how dedicated is Scotland to Christmas? Street names can be strange, fun and rude – but they can also be festive. Sellhousefast.uk did some digging to find out which area in Scotland is home to the most festive street…
Read MoreA private jetty at an architect-designed home
Incredible shoreside views with a private jetty are available in this stunning, unique architect-designed home. Presented for sale by Harper Macleod LLP, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an exceptional, unique, detached property, undoubtedly one of the finest modern homes the agents have seen, set in around 1.5 acres in a…
Read MoreFinalists for three tourism awards are revealed
The shortlist for three national awards at the Scottish Thistle Awards has been unveiled. Tourism businesses and events shortlisted for the Best Business Event, Best Sporting Event and Inclusive Tourism category will battle it out to be crowned the national winner at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards National Final to be held on 5 March…
Read MoreBrechin Castle is for sale – at offers over £3million
One of Scotland’s most significant and historic castles, 18th century Brechin Castle, is now for sale. Brechin Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking its surrounding designed landscape. There are about 40 acres of policies including the renowned walled garden, where, in addition to the Castle there are two gate lodges (West and New) and three…
Read MoreBirds of a feather inspired a modern book
The artwork of an overlooked 19th century ornithologist inspired, and now graces, a modern book on raptors. It is said that you should never judge a book by its cover. However, it was indeed the half a dozen beautiful early Victorian illustrations of birds of prey perching on the lettering of the book’s title that…
Read MoreScottish Field visits Scottish Ballet’s Snow Queen
Scotland’s national dance company, Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary is currently being marked by CEO/artistic director Christopher Hampson’s The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale, which was also the basis for Disney’s hit film Frozen, this glittering new production opens at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre on Saturday 7 December (until December 29), before touring…
Read MoreWINNERS OF SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Kilts swinging, fiddles blazing and the skirl of the pipes booming loudly – there’s nothing that sets the heart alight quite like an evening of traditional Scottish music. Celebrating the best trad talent in the country was the annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, and in between some exceptional toe-tapping performances, the 2019 winners…
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