Posts Tagged ‘Borders’
An attractive home in a much-wanted area
A traditional 1930s detached house with mature gardens in a sought after residential area is now on the market. Presented to the market by Bell Ingram, Hillway in Murray Place is understood to date from the 1930s although additional window bays were added to the two public rooms at a later date. Murray Place is…
Read MoreNature-depleted Scotland needs new era of rewilding
A sticking plaster approach to conservation is failing Scotland’s wildlife – and species such as red squirrel, wild cat and capercaillie are declining or on the edge of extinction. The only thing that can help save them all is a new era of massive rewilding is needed, according to a landmark new book from Trees…
Read MoreLost in time and restored for the 21st century
A Scotch heritage brand will add a new single grain whisky to its repertoire – Grain of Truth. The Tweeddale was first blended by J&A Davidson in 1820 in Coldstream in the Scottish Borders, and later continued by Richard Day from 1895 to 1940. In 2009 Alasdair Day – great-grandson of Richard Day – decided…
Read MoreThis family home is perfectly designed
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
Read MoreGet ready for a weekend festival of beer
The Craft Beer Experience is coming to Edinburgh next month, from 15–17 November. The Edinburgh Craft Beer Experience promises to be a truly immersive beer event, taking over all three floors of the Assembly Roxy on Roxburgh Place to bring you a taste of the very best beers from Scotland, the UK and Europe.…
Read MoreThis mansion house will cost you over £2million
A magnificent contemporary mansion house with far reaching views to the Firth of Forth, set in extensive landscaped gardens, is now available. Presented to the market by Savills, 44 Archerfield was built to exacting standards and completed in 2008. The design has blended the clean lines of modern design with the comfort and character of…
Read MoreOffers over £1.495million for this stunning home
An impressive contemporary detached property, set in a conservation village close to Edinburgh City, is now for sale. Presented to the market by Strutt & Parker, Romanach is an impressive contemporary property which was designed by David Waugh of the Edinburgh architectural firm Sir Frank Mehers & Partners. It draws on Dutch influences, which can…
Read MoreFormer police station has an arresting charm
An attractive former village police house in the Scottish Borders is for sale. Beech House, formerly the village Police House, is an attractive detached four bedroom family home, enjoying a prime woodland edge location within the pretty conservation village of Swinton, presented to the market by Hastings Legal. Dating from 1890 and listed as of…
Read MoreAfter nine albums, Phamie releases her first single
A Scots musician with nine albums behind her is doing something new in her music career today – she’s releasing her first single. Phamie Gow, who is originally from the Scottish Borders but now living in Edinburgh, is releasing The Peace Farmer. The artist, who was recently described as ‘one of The Great Woman Composers’…
Read MoreFinalists revealed in Scottish tourism awards
The World’s Largest Ever Sleepout, Scotland’s Building Conservation Centre, silent disco dancing tours and Glasgow’s transport museum are among those in the running for this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards. The shortlist for the regional finals of the 2018/19 Scottish Thistle Awards, in association with Fishers, has been revealed, and sees some of the country’s biggest…
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