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All change around Perth in a sign of the times
It’s a sign of the times in Perth. The establishment of the University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI) has granted Perth university city status, and as a result , boundary signs acknowledging the city’s new rank have been installed on roads leading to Perth. Offering further and higher education programmes, approximately 3000 students were…
Read MoreFind your own fairytale castle at Wedderlie House
Knight Frank has brought to the market Wedderlie House, an attractive small nine bedroom country estate. The selling agent is inviting offers over £1,195,000 for Westruther, in Gordon, the Scottish Borders. Although ruined by the later part of the 19th century, Wedderlie House has been restored to create a truly remarkable family house which, over…
Read MoreAberdeenshire house looks stunning as businesses come together
An Aberdeenshire house was the star of an amazing photoshoot. Raemoir House, in Banchory, which is magnificent in stature yet welcoming in atmosphere, was the perfect back drop for the collaboration between local business to come together to show case their talents in their latest photoshoot. Laura Lane, founder of Love Laura Lane Cakes, said:…
Read MoreFife gets ready to host its inaugural festival of whisky
The first Fife Whisky Festival will take place in the heart of Fife. Running on Saturday, 10 March, at The Corn Exchange, Cupar, visitors can join Fife’s distilleries, Edenmill, Lindores Abbey, Inchdairnie and Kingsbarns, along with over 25 of Scotland’s premium whisky producers and independent bottlers. The day is organised over two sessions giving ample…
Read MoreBook review: Giants of the Clyde
The River Clyde in Glasgow was known internationally and recognised as the ultimate shipbuilding accolade. By as late as the 1950s around a seventh of the world’s total sea-going tonnage was built on the Clyde. It’s certainly no Mississippi or Amazon in size – but its history is legendary. From the many yards on its…
Read MoreSpectacular views from traditional hill farm on the west coast of Mull
An exciting opportunity to purchase a traditional island hill farm has arisen. Bell Ingram present to the market Druimghigha, a typical island hill farm, which extends to approximately 279.22 acres (113 ha), on the west coast of Mull. Offering spectacular views, the farm is centred around the farmhouse, and adjacent to the farmhouse there are…
Read MoreStirling Gin will forge ahead in its new premises
Stirling’s first gin distillery has been given the go-ahead. Stirling Gin’s plans to make a six figure investment in creating the distillery and visitor centre in Stirling have been given the green light by the Stirling Council planning department. After having their planning permission application passed the award-winning gin company are now looking to complete…
Read MoreAge is no barrier as Scots OAP writes his first book – in his 90s
They say that everyone has a book in them – and for one Scot, it’s just taken that little bit longer to put pen to paper. A 96-year-old Glaswegian has just published his first novel – which centres on a fight between South American drug barons. William Glen, a tenant at Bield’s Carntyne Gardens retirement…
Read MoreAmerican tourism organisation honours Scotland with gold award
VisitScotland has been named best overseas tourism marketing body by one of the USA’s top associations of tour operators. The national tourism organisation struck gold in the ‘Overseas DMO (Destination Management Organisation) Partner’ category of the prestigious 2018 Distinguished Dozen awards, organised by the National Tour Association (NTA). NTA member destinations and tour operators cast…
Read MoreModern build in a traditional style is certain to impress
An impressive detached home located in a private position with formal gardens and mixed woodland is now available. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, Dunbeg House is a fantastic detached home built in a traditional style and set in beautiful surroundings on the edge of Inverness. Built in 2001, its proportions, design and location will…
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