Posts Tagged ‘Borders’
A Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings
A full-time painter for almost two decades, Charles Simpson’s native pull is expressed in his artwork and candid writing, which comes to the fore in A Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings. Based in the Borders, he never lost his childhood enthusiasm for art and muses over the North West of Scotland, depicting the tranquil landscape…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep your garden going during the heat
The effects of this summer’s blistering heat and dry weather has been showing up on the greens of Carnoustie with The Open. The normally verdant fairways have been a shade of burnt yellow, with green areas hard to find, showing just what a warm summer it’s been so far. The weather has hit many Scots…
Read MoreThis country house offers all the space you could need
An exceptional country house with outstanding gardens, policies and paddocks is now available. Presented by Strutt and Parker, Moulinalmond, by Almondbank, Perthshire, has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three reception rooms. The property is being sold in two lots, the first being Moulinalmond House itself, with grounds totalling 11.8 acres, while the second lot is…
Read MoreA waterside location for this mill conversion
A superb 19th century mill house in the Scottish Borders which boasts an idyllic waterside location is being marketed for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Bedrule Mill sits within 25 acres of land and lies approximately two miles east of the village of Denholm. It is a remarkable four-bedroom home which has been sympathetically upgraded and…
Read MoreHundreds give support to Scottish wildlife book
Hundreds of people are backing the creation of a landmark book showcasing the benefits of a wilder Scotland. Trees for Life’s crowdfunding appeal to raise at least £20,000 has passed the 80 per cent mark in its first two weeks, with the conservation charity ‘thrilled’ by a wave of positive responses to the initiative. The…
Read MoreThis beautiful country house has incredible views
A wonderful country home with views of Ben Lomond and beyond, and an additional two bedroom cottage, is now for sale. Presented by Savills, Craighat is a wonderful country home which is thought to date from around 1875 and has been in the present family’s ownership for over 50 years. Traditionally late Victorian in design,…
Read MoreWestlands and Lilliardsedge offer breaks to suit you
Two beautiful holiday parks in the south of Scotland are offering a host of delights for all. Westlands Country Park is the home of Scotland’s finest clay pigeon shooting ground and fishing ponds. Whether it be pulling a 12lb tiger trout, shooting a 140ft high crosser or simply relaxing in a hot tub while watching…
Read MoreCanines and company have a dog diary date
If you love dogs and your canine companion enjoys a good day out then the Scottish Borders are the place to be this weekend. On Sunday, 15 July, Traquair House will host its third Dogs Day Out, from 11am-5pm, and has a host of activities for dogs and their owners throughout the day. One of…
Read MoreWalking festival will return this autumn for another outing
The popular Scottish Borders Walking Festival is returning later this year for its 24th outing. Hawick is hosting this year’s week-long event, with a total of 26 walks being held in and around the Teviotdale town from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 September, with eight already sold out. However, a number of interesting walks focussing…
Read MoreKeep your garden looking at its best this July
It’s mid-summer and the garden is now at its most colourful. The frantic rush of exuberant growth has passed and garden plants are showing off their glorious foliage textures and flower displays, filling borders and patio containers with colour and fragrance. Here, Louise Golden, resident plant expert at Dobbies Garden Centre, gives her top tips…
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