Posts Tagged ‘Borders’
A feast for your ears with Music at Paxton
A summer festival of top class international chamber musicis taking place in Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed next month. Music at Paxton, being held from 13–22 July, will feature daily concerts offering an intimate, friendly and relaxed experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery. With its large, domed…
Read MoreThe Pear Trees offers comfort, security and space
The Pear Trees is an impressive detached Victorian family home in immaculate condition. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, this property has ample off-street parking, secure private garden and all within walking distance of Berwick-upon-Tweed’s town centre and railway station. Pear Trees is a striking stone built property set back from Castle Terrace offering…
Read MoreA modern home offering space and comfort
A bespoke and substantial modern home is being presented for sale. Bell Ingram offer Montrose House, near Inverary, which was completed in 2007. There are high quality fixtures and fittings throughout the property. The layout has been carefully planned and considered. The property is of timber frame construction with a slated roof accommodating solar panels.…
Read MoreThe Steading is such a wonderful conversion
A beautiful conversion of a 16th century building is now for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, the Steading is an impressive and exceptionally well designed steading conversion which provides generous, bright and well appointed family sized accommodation in the Scottish Borders. The building dates from 1705 and the conversion with extension was completed…
Read MoreFrom dream to brewing reality in just three months
In December 2016, Murray Campbell had a dream. He wanted to open a brewery. Three months later, it happened. Campbells Brewery was established in early 2017 in Peebles by Murray. It was a complete change of direction for Murray who, up until that point, had been involved in a tent business. However, with a dedicated…
Read MoreVictorian villa that has it all – and an indoor pool
A versatile Victorian villa offering flexible accommodation, a swimming pool and The accommodation within is versatile, and a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly rare is now for sale. Presented to the market by Rettie and Co, West Coates is a stone built detached family home set within its own private and elevated grounds that extend…
Read MoreGet ready for ten days of top class classical music
Ten days of superb classical music is coming to Scotland this autumn. From Friday 14 to Sunday 23 September 2018, the Lammermuir Festival will take place in the unspoilt tranquility of East Lothian. With a wealth of historic architecture and beautiful landscapes, its unique settings are the ideal place in which to experience great music.…
Read MoreFinding fantastic floral fragrances and colours
Now that summer is finally here and daylight hours are at their longest, the garden will be putting on an exuberant burst of growth and flower. It is important to find time to relax outdoors enjoying your garden’s rich tapestry of colour and fragrance. Here, Louise Golden, resident plant expert at Dobbies Garden Centre, gives…
Read MoreAttinlea is a property that will definitely impress
Attinlea is a magical Highland retreat in a truly outstanding location with breathtaking views over the local countryside to the Cairngorm mountains. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, This highly desirable property is a clever culmination of architecture, flair and imagination all of which combined has created a magnificent home. Attinlea is a…
Read MoreHelping horses is the perfect job for happy Helene
Helene Mauchlen has her dream job as the British Horse Society’s manager for Scotland. ‘It brings together my liking of people and stories with my lifelong commitment to helping horses,’ she admits. Helene’s enthusiasm and tenacity have certainly paid off: since she took up the BHS Scotland reins 19 years ago, its membership and influence…
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