A home with views bordering on the impressive

Vineleaf Cottage is a detached property with impressive views, for sale in the Scottish Borders. Knight Frank  present this hugely imaginative contemporary house in a delightful location. Vineleaf Cottage is an exceptionally comfortable five-bedroom family home built nearly 13 years ago. It extends to 263.3 square metres with the main accommodation on two floors. Vineleaf Cottage is…

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The Old Abbey School is a class act of a property

The Old Abbey School is a substantial, detached early Victorian town house dating from approximately 1850. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a substantial, detached home in Melrose which comprises of a hall, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and one ensuite and kitchen/breakfast room. It began life as the stables for the Episcopalian Rectory…

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Scotland’s biggest night trail race cancelled by the weather

Britain’s biggest night trail race was due to take place in Scotland this weekend – but has been cancelled due to the weather. The Mighty Deerstalker was set to be held on Saturday, 3 March, in the Scottish Borders However, a spokesperson from Rat Race Adventure Sports said: ‘It is with deep regret that we…

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Successful north east of Scotland gin festival will return in 2019

A gin festival is to be held in the north east of Scotland in February next year. After this success of this year’s GIN:NE event, it will be returning to Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 2 February and Sunday 3 February 2019. It will take place in Inverurie Town Hall. A spokesman said: ‘There will…

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Johnnie Walker releases new Jane Walker Whisky label

Johnnie Walker Whisky has launched its first-ever female brand icon. Early this week, the firm unveiled Jane Walker, the first-ever female iteration of the brand’s iconic Striding Man logo, exclusively for the American market. The Jane Walker icon will debut on a special-edition offering of our award-winning Black Label blend. Johnnie Walker Black Label The…

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Royal Regiment of Scotland says a sad farewell to mascot Cruachan III

The Royal Regiment of Scotland has announced the sad passing of its beloved retired regimental mascot. Shetland pony Cruachan III, who served across the world, was sadly put down yesterday, at the age of 30, after suffering from arthritis. The Royal Scots announced his death in a tweet, which read: ‘With great sadness, we bid…

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Double cherry gin is an experimental release for Scots firm

The Glasgow Distillery has launched a new series of experimental spirits. The Single Batch Spirit Series are a range they feel intrepid minds and keen spirit enthusiast will love to try. Double Cherry Gin is the first release in the series. A premium gin which has been aged in cherry wood casks for around 10…

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New Scottish gin aims to conquer the equestrian market

A new Scottish gin aimed at the equestrian market has been given its official launch. And Ginkhana has already received the seal of approval from two Olympian equestrian legends, Sir Mark Todd and Pippa Funnell MBE. Ginkhana launched its first small batch expression in partnership with Twin River Distillery in Royal Deeside. The spirit has…

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Golfers given the chance to play a four-ball at Gleneagles

Golfers will be able to take advantage of a special offer to play a four-ball at Gleneagles in March. In August this year, Gleneagles will host the inaugural European Golf Team Championship, which is being held as part of Glasgow 2018, an innovative multi-sport event that brings together the European Championships of six different sports…

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Learn the truth about one of Scotland’s oldest industries

One of Scotland’s most traditional industries is at the heart of a new exhibtion. North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre will explore the history of coal mining in Lanarkshire at the Pits, Ponies, People and Stories exhibition, open now till 12 May. Discover the history of coal mining in Lanarkshire through the people who worked in the…

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