Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Countdown to art gallery reopening continues
Access for all visitors has been dramatically improved as a result of the landmark redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery – creating one of the city’s most accessible, welcoming and inspiring public buildings. The accessibility features have been outlined as the countdown to the 2 November reopening continues. The 130-year old Grade-A listed building and its…
Read MoreTen restaurants you must try in the north east
There’s so many places to choose to eat and drink in the north east of Scotland Sarah Milne highlights 10 of the best, to suit all budgets. Fruit and Fancies Soft fruit straight from the farm, home cooked meals and a lovely cup of coffee – what more could you want from a cafe? Castleton…
Read MoreBlacks Outdoors teams up with British Heart Foundation
Glasgow retailer Blacks Outdoors have teamed up with the UK’s biggest heart research charity to offer discounts to store customers who donate unwanted clothing and footwear to The British Heart Foundation. Customers who shop in store with Blacks are eligible to receive a 15% discount off their in-store purchases, by donating their quality unwanted clothing…
Read MoreAn outstanding country property with space and charm
Beautiful family accommodation in a delightful rural setting is available at Clatto Bloomside. Presented by Galbraith, this is a delightful extended cottage offering deceptively spacious and charming accommodation essentially over one level with upstairs family room and study. The house’s attractive, part rendered, part stone exterior is topped by a slate/red pan tile roof. To…
Read MoreClever new artworks go on rotational display
A series of innovative new artworks is now being displayed on the Stepping In Screen at Aberdeen’s Music Hall. All three commissions explore the world around us from the micro to the macro through creative technology. They were co-commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts and New Media Scotland’s Alt-w Fund with investment from Creative Scotland. The first to be…
Read MoreCairnty House is a stunning home and estate for £2.65m+
A superb Speyside residential and sporting estate has come to the market. Cairnty Estate comprises a fabulous Georgian-style contemporary home with glorious views across the Spey Valley and set in several acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. It offers excellent pheasant shooting, roe deer stalking and trout fishing and also includes farming, forestry and residential…
Read MoreDame Evelyn Glennie shares her love of music
Dame Evelyn Glennie, multi-percussionist who has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12, believes listening and music is a whole body experience. I was brought up on a farm in Aberdeenshire. I went to Ellon Academy and a tiny country primary school called Cairnorrie. It only had about 37 to 42 pupils. In such…
Read MoreA Scottish top ten of world records
When it comes to world-beating feats we Scots have consistently punched above our ‘small country’ weight . Here we look at some of the brilliant, brave and often bonkers records set and challenged by Scots over the years. 1. Winning the international toss As caber-tossing is one of the most iconic aspects of Scotland, it…
Read MoreThis riverside home dates from the 14th century
A beautiful lodge house on the banks of the River Don in the heart of Aberdeen is now on the market. Presented by Strutt and Parker, Glenseaton Lodge, on Kettocks Mill Road in Aberdeen, dates back to the 14th century when it was originally a two-roomed miller’s cottage. John Forbes White, a patron of several…
Read MoreOffers over £3million for Brechin Castle
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…
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