Posts Tagged ‘Borders’
New facility will help with farm to fork philosophy
A Scots restaurant is to benefit after its beef supplier opened their own on-farm micro-abattoir in the Scottish Borders, producing world-class beef with a ‘farm to fork’ philosophy. Kyloe Restaurant & Grill in Edinburgh’s West End first opened in 2011, and is now regarded as one of the city’s top steak restaurants, celebrating Scottish meat.…
Read MoreCountryside views from a charming Scottish cottage
A Scottish home with a breathtaking rural outlook from the edge of a golf course is now for sale. Drumnagrain, at Ballindalloch, Moray, is presented to the market by Galbraith. Drumnagrain is a charming detached cottage located in a stunning elevated position overlooking Strath Avon and Ben Rinnes. Built predominantly from harled stone under a…
Read MoreHospitality comes first for Scots businesses
Scots are known throughout the world for their friendliness and hospitality. It’s a certain thing that no matter where you go in Scotland, visitors will be given a warm welcome. And that’s exactly what the Scottish Rural Awards are looking to mark, through the Rural Hospitality category. Scotland’s booming hospitality industry is continually growing and…
Read MoreA coastal home with views over the Firth of Clyde
A distinctive category ‘C’ listed period detached house is for sale, offering a coastal setting with uninterrupted views across the firth of Clyde. The home on Craigmore Road, Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. Craigard is a handsome period house of hewn red sandstone construction under a slated…
Read MoreScottish crafts join the best of Europe at exhibition
Three of Scotland’s renowned makers are taking part in the first ever Best of Europe craft exhibition. Craft Scotland revealed the news, which is a significant boost for craft in the nation. Taking place as part of Homo Faber, a new international celebration of craft and craftsmanship in Venice from 14-30 September, the exhibition showcases…
Read MoreThe importance of tweed in country life
A Hume Country Clothing’s Archie Hume has had a life-long relationship with tweed. I wouldn’t go quite as far as saying tweed is my entire life. But, life has largely been at, sleep, tweed, repeat since I was knee high to a Singer sewing machine. One of my earliest memories is standing in the shop…
Read MoreAll set for the annual Riding of the Marches
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the War Horse Memorial co-founders to join the 2018 Edinburgh Riding of the Marches. This year’s event, taking place on Sunday, 16 September, will be commemorating the centenary of the end of the World War I, as part of the Royal Mile cavalcade. The Edinburgh Captain Gary Ulke and Edinburgh…
Read MoreTrain discount for visually impaired friends and family
A new offer has been launched which offers a 50 per cent discount to a companion of a visually impaired person travelling on the Borders Railway. The concession is available thanks to £20,000 worth of funding from Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and support from ScotRail. The half price offer applies to single or return travel…
Read MoreRugged Highlands surround this beautiful property
A quiet detached lodge bungalow with views of rugged Highland scenery is now for sale. Banvie House, near Blair Atholl, lies in Highland Perthshire. The property has an impressive outlook out over Glen Garry, which includes the mountain Meall a Chathaidh. Banvie House is located in a south facing semirural setting. Positioned in grounds extending to 0.14…
Read MoreOspreys are flying high with their GPS trackers
Two ospreys have been fitted with GPS satellite trackers thanks to a new sponsorship deal. Forest Holidays and Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) have announced the news, with the birds having been identified by the Tweed Valley Osprey Project. The project protects nesting ospreys and has helped to attract these iconic birds of prey. They welcomed two…
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