Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
New St David’s has lots of charm – and great views
A charming, well-appointed home offering flexible accommodation, with a separate cottage, has been made available on the property market. Presented by Rettie and Co, New St David’s is set in an attractive garden with an open outlook over rural Perthshire. New St David’s enthuses charm with its sympathetic balance between traditional design with a classical…
Read MoreScotland’s island population is on the rise
The population of Scotland’s islands is on the increase, according to research institutes, community groups and public sector organisations. They have issued a joint statement which says there is credible evidence of ‘green shoots’ of population turnaround, which as yet does not show up in official statistics. The Islands Revival Declaration, developed by social scientists…
Read MoreScots singer Emeli Sande celebrates our buskers
Multi-award-winning Scots singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé mixes a diverse melting pot of musical talent in an inspiring new four-part BBC Scotland series. In Emeli Sandé’s Street Symphony, the renowned recording artist hand-picks her six favourite buskers from the streets of Scotland to join her in an uplifting concert with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and world-class…
Read MoreBusinesses boosted by a bumper food festival
The corridors and courtyards of Cults Academy were reverberating to rather different sights and sounds at the weekend, as thousands of people descended on the venue for the Deeside Local Food Festival’s fifth outing. Over 3400 people of all ages immersed themselves in an enticing array of gastronomic delights, as well as foodie talks, chef…
Read MoreCharity that began in Scotland aims to raise $50,000,000
When Scottish charity Sleep in the Park began, little did it realise that one day it would be looking to raise $50,000,000 worldwide. On Saturday 7 December, the world will unite to help fight homelessness with what is thought to be the largest charitable fundraising campaign in a generation. With an aim of raising $50,000,000,…
Read MoreA swimming pool at a beautiful country house
A country house with a swimming pool and attractive landscaped gardens is now for sale. Slade House, presented by Galbraith, sits within a secluded position in Carmyllie, Angus, surrounded by pretty and well-maintained gardens. The house benefits from a flexible layout and well-proportioned reception space for both entertaining and family living. The breakfasting kitchen and…
Read MoreDiscover Scotland’s very own Downton Abbeys
The Downton Abbey movie has arrived on our big screens this week, but did you know that you can get a feel for Downton life at dozens of country piles across Scotland? The period drama charts the life of an aristocratic family in the post-Edwardian era, transporting fans back in time as drama unfolds in…
Read MoreSearch for singer/ songwriter down to the final four
The final contestants for the inaugural BBC Radio Scotland Singer/Songwriter Award have been revealed. Following a public vote, four outstanding musical talents have earned a place in the live final on BBC Music Day, 26 September. They are: Liv Dawn from Loch Lomond area, who has a pop country style and crafts powerful stories through…
Read MoreSales volumes continued to rise in Scotland in spring
The latest Registers of Scotland quarterly report revealed that between April and June 2019, the number of residential properties sold in Scotland was up by 4.6% compared to the same period last year. This increase was particularly pronounced in Argyll and Bute, which saw the greatest year-on-year increase in sales volume at 18.0%. The total…
Read MoreEnjoy a cloudy lemonade with a spirited difference
Many of us enjoy a chilled cloudy lemonade to help us relax. A Scottish distiller has now put a different slant to it, as a new crossbreed juniper-led gin, macerated in Sicilian lemon peel, has joined the LoneWolf pack. Craft beer expert BrewDog has cut its teeth with the BrewDog Distilling Co,. launching a series…
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