Posts Tagged ‘Borders’
Flying the flag in support of Doddie Aid 2022 challenge
Scottish Borders Council is flying the Team South Doddie Aid flag outside the council headquarters. It will be raised between 28 January and 14 February in honour of the thousands of people across the south of Scotland who are taking part in this year’s Doddie Aid fitness challenge, on behalf of the My Name’5 Doddie…
Read MoreScottish adventure time comes to an end
The latest series of The Adventure Show, which brings viewers thrilling and close-up looks at the thriving outdoor activities scene in Scotland, comes to an end tonight. In this final episode of the current series, presenter and journalist Amy Irons spends a night under canvas on her bikepacking trip and discovers just how unpredictable the…
Read MoreCharity looks to enhance cultural life in the Borders
A former Sotheby’s Scotland head has become a cultural charity’s first managing director. The Marchmont Makers Foundation, set up in 2021 by the team which runs Marchmont House, near Greenlaw, has just taken a significant step forward by appointing Lucy Brown to lead its development and growth. The foundation aims to become a major supporter…
Read MorePoet releases first collection The Last Days of Petrol
Award winning poet and spoken word artist Bridget Khursheed has published her first full collection of work. Bridget, who is based in Darnick in the Scottish Borders, is delighted with the relase of The Last Days of Petrol, which is available now from Shearsman Books, all good bookshops and online. A poet and self-cponfessed geek,…
Read MoreAn attractive home dating back to the 1800s
A beautiful 19th century stone-built home has been brought to the market for sale. Presented by Paton and Co, Beech House is a beautiful double-fronted stone-built house dating back to the 1800s and offering spacious accommodation over three principal floors and a private garden to the rear, located in Coldingham, in the Scottish Borders. The…
Read MoreBack in the great outdoors on the Adventure Show
The intrepid Adventure Show team are back to bring viewers thrilling and close-up looks at the thriving outdoor activities scene in Scotland. Amy Irons, who presents sports and entertainment shows on BBC Scotland, is teaming up with established specialist presenters Duncan McCallum, Patrick Winterton and Lauren McCallum for this new series of the long-running show.…
Read MoreA terraced home with wonderful harbour views
A beautiful home with impressive views over a harbour has been brought to the market. Presented by Paton & Co, 3 Harbour Road is a charming and well-presented three bedroom terraced house overlooking Seahouses harbour, situated within the popular coastal village of North Sunderland. Being tucked away from the town centre means peace and quiet…
Read MoreTen Scottish tales to appeal to children
Acclaimed children’s writer Lari Don retells ten spellbinding fables from across Scotland. She showcase the magic of Scottish storytelling as we meet fairies and selkies, brave warriors and courageous girls, in spellbinding tales from Scotland, from Orkney and Skye to Perthshire and the Borders. The stories included are The Selkie’s Toes, Tam Linn, The Ring…
Read MoreWinter walkers urged to walk safely on estates
Walkers accessing Scotland’s rural estates for recreation over Christmas and New Year are being asked to take care as the clear up operation from Storm Arwen continues. Although the full damage is still being assessed from the storm in late-November, it is estimated that more than eight million trees were damaged, accounting for between 1…
Read MoreArtisan farmers market is getting ready to take place
The Faldonside Farmers Market is taking place at Melrose Rugby Club this weekend. The event, on Saturday, November 27, from 10am-3pm, will raise money for the Borders Children’s Charity, and is sponsored by Paton & Co Estate Agents. Posy and Pete Maitland-Carew, who live at Faldonside, came up with the idea of hosting an artisan…
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