Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Generous donation brings lifeboat back to life
Following a generous donation from confectionery guru Boyd Tunnock, the St Abbs lifeboat has once again returned to the seas around Berwickshire. How did you hear about the St Abbs lifeboat appeal? A letter came to the factory asking me for a donation and I thought it was such a good cause I gave them…
Read MoreA beautiful listed home with an 1841 vintage is now for sale
A C listed home dating from about 1841 is has been brought to the property market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Viewlands House was extended to the rear around 1950. It is positioned in grounds extending to about 0.78 acres. There is an independent detached one-bedroom cottage which originally formed the stables for the…
Read MoreThe Granite City is the inspiration for new ice cream
An ice cream that has been made to look like Aberdeen’s granite buildings has been created by Scotland’s luxury ice cream maker for a crime writing festival in the North East. While local talents have been drafting up their dark stories for the city’s popular Granite Noir Festival, Mackie’s of Scotland has written up a new…
Read MoreA beautiful home on the banks of a main river
A substantial modern country house in grounds of about 1.2 acres on the banks of a river is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Campsie Linn House is a substantial modern house constructed around 1990. It is positioned on the edge of the village of Stanley, on the bank of…
Read MoreOwn a Royal Deeside estate with parkland and fields
There’s a rare opportunity to purchase an iconic property on Royal Deeside with commanding countryside views. Dess House near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is a very fine country house with its own parkland, wooded grounds and policies extending to some 30 acres. Dess House has not been available on the open market for some 25 years. Presented…
Read MoreGrand designs are paying off at House of Elrick
When Stuart Ingram bought the estate four years ago, he wasted no time in making grand plans for the House of Elrick. Mother’s ruin with a slice of lemon. G&T with a wedge of lime. Whatever you call it, however you enjoy it, gin has long been one of the nation’s favourites. Home to a unique…
Read MorePerfect Scottish restaurants for Valentine’s Day
If you’re still looking for the perfect place to take your loved one this Valentine’s Day, take a look at this for some foodie inspiration! Contini George Street, Edinburgh Nothing says ‘amore’ more than a great Italian, so for Valentine’s Day Contini George Street have pulled together a special menu that is perfect to share…
Read MoreContemporary new homes in a peaceful locale
A small development of seven contemporary homes set in semi-rural mature grounds bounded by woodland are currently under construction. The four and give bedroom homes, with two en suite, will be bounded at the rear by the woodland grounds of Strathallan School. For sale through Bell Ingram, the specifications are noted below and depending on…
Read MoreMaximised space in an outstanding country home
A superb four-bedroom detached bungalow with excellent equestrian potential is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Hill House is a superb detached family home built in the early 1990s to an exceptionally high standard, and well designed to maximise on space whilst positioned to perfectly capture the surrounding countryside setting. The main entrance…
Read MoreChris’ new life in the USA is a world away from rugby
As the Six Nations kicks off, former Scotland rugby hero Chris Cusiter is a world away from the game. The 36-year-old made 70 appearances for Scotland, in a carer which also saw him play for the Glasgow Warriors, Border Reivers, Perpignan and Sale Sharks, before reporter. Now retired from the game, he is now working…
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