Posts Tagged ‘Borders’
Farm on the market for £3million – with fishing on Blackadder Water
An arable farm in the Scottish Borders has gone on the market for £3million – complete with a stunning seven-bedroom house and fishing on Blackadder Water. Greenlawdean House and Broomhill Farm, near Greenlaw in Berwickshire, includes almost 78ha of productive arable land currently producing a mix of cereals and potatoes. The property also includes two…
Read MoreDad tackles West Highland Way in just 48 hours to raise money for charity
A dad has raised more than £2,500 for charity after taking on the West Highland Way in just 48 hours. Dr Nick Hesford completed the arduous 96-mile hike in just two days to raise money for PND Borders, a local charity providing essential support to families affected by postnatal depression. PND Borders has been a…
Read MoreSheep sculptures in ‘Flock to the Show’ public art trail heading to their final locations
More than 35 sheep sculptures which have travelled through Scotland as part of the ‘Flock to the Show’ public art trail are heading to their final locations. The sculptures were commissioned by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) – the body that organises the Royal Highland Show – in order to promote…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Award success, Macallan scented candles and more
Artist decanter Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, The Glenturret, has released a whisky decanter in collaboration with master glass makers Lalique and renowned American artist James Turrell. The Eight Decades decanters were created as a celebration of the artist’s eightieth year, with just 80 available world wide. It is the first time the celebrated artist has…
Read MoreAlistair Moffat on why book festivals still matter in the modern world
As the Borders Book Festival gets ready to return next month for its 20th edition, founder and director Alistair Moffat tells Scottish Field why it still matters in the modern world. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Twenty years ago, I invited four writers to come to a tiny, ninety seat theatre…
Read MoreTake a look at the top five bikepacking routes in Scotland
For round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz bikepacking is the purest way to discover Scotland off the beaten track. An evolution of cycle touring, bikepacking sees riders head out with everything they’ll need to spend the night strapped to their bike. And few know more about it than Markus who founded Bikepacking Scotland after becoming the first…
Read MoreMarchmont House owner Hugo Burge dies aged 51
The owner of artists’ retreat Marchmont House Hugo Burge has died aged 51. A statement issued by Marchmont House said Hugo died suddenly on Wednesday. In a tribute his family said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugo Burge who died suddenly at home on Wednesday 10t May. ‘Hugo’s kindness,…
Read MoreSir Walter Scott desk seal could fetch £18,000 at auction
A rare 200-year-old desk seal belonging to Sir Walter Scott could fetch up to £18,000 when it goes under the hammer this week. The finely carved hand seal is from Scott’s personal desk seal at Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders and is believed to date back to his knighthood in 1820. It is set…
Read MoreRecord breaking £6,000 raised for SSAFA
A record breaking £6,000 has been raised for Armed Forces charity SSAFA. The incredible sum was raised at the charity’s annual Borders clay shoot at Bisley Braidwood in Selkirk. Twenty-one teams took part in the clay shoot, all in aid of a good cause. A gun from one team, Lieutenant General (Ret’d) John Cooper, said:…
Read MoreMedieval coin unearthed by amateur metal detectorist on show
A rare medieval coin recently unearthed by an amateur metal detectorist has gone on show. The silver penny depicting Malcolm IV of Scotland is being exhibited in Dunfermline, which was granted city status by King Charles last year. Just 20 millimetres in diameter, the coin was found in a field near Aberdour, Fife, in 2020,…
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