Posts Tagged ‘castle’
A modernised home in a small steading
An attractive modernised home, which forms part of a small exclusive steading development, is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, 1 Mains of Camno Steading is a cleverly converted former steading carried out by Strathmore Heritage Homes, which maximises both natural light and the impressive views, particularly to the north and the west. The main…
Read MoreGlenapp Castle wins Hotel Catey award
Glenapp Castle has won Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year at this year’s Hotel Catey Awards 2019. The Ayrshire venue has had a good haul this year when it comes to awards. Fresh from scooping up the award for Independent Hotel of the Year at the CIS awards and picking up another at the Boutique…
Read MoreRare chance to buy in a Scots coastal village
A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding property in the popular Solway Coast village of Rockcliffe, with superb views to the village and estuary, has arisen. Presented by Galbraith, Craigrannoch occupies a commanding and spacious plot with impressive views towards the Urr Estuary and beyond. The rooms are generous, with two large reception rooms and…
Read MoreNick Nairn and Tom Kitchin champion eating game
Demand for Scottish grouse is continuing to rise in the UK, Scandinavia and mainland Europe, as leading chefs champion its use in top restaurants and at home. As Great British Game Week gets underway (25 Nov – 1 Dec), top chefs including Tom Kitchin and Nick Nairn have backed grouse as one of Scotland’s food…
Read MoreCaledonia’s calling for songwriter Dougie MacLean
Perthshire’s Dougie MacLean is known the world over for his anthem born out of homesickness, but Scotland’s finest singer-songwriter has many more strings to his bow… It’s funny how life can come full circle. I grew up here in Butterstone, by Dunkeld and went to the old village school – I went to it, and…
Read More10 scary things that went bump in the night
The darker nights have arrived, and when we hear something go bump in the night, we can’t help but wonder what it was. Here we round up 10 of Scotland’s scariest ghost stories. 1. The ghost in the bath Blythswood Square in Glasgow was the place to live in the 1800s, but when Captain Smythe…
Read MoreLoch Ness and mountains in a Highland estate
A rare opportunity to acquire a small Highland estate, with the most stunning panoramic view of Loch Ness and the Monadhliath Mountains. Presented for sale by John Clegg & Co, Bunloit Estate sits in a highly prominent position overlooking one of the most iconic features of Scotland – Loch Ness, situated in the centre of…
Read MoreGoing the extra (Royal) Mile for Christmas
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile venue, The Hub has reopened its café after a refurbishment. With a new set menu, refreshed layout and bright, stunning décor, the café is open for business from 9.30 am every morning (except Sunday) through December. The team at The Hub has been busy removing walls, repainting and reorganising the café to…
Read MoreBid to save historic island castle is rejected
An application for asset transfer of A listed Kinloch Castle from the current owner, Scottish Natural Heritage, has been rejected. The Kinloch Castle Friends Association has expressed extreme disappointment at the decision to reject its bid for asset transfer, of the castle on the Isle of Rum. The impressive A listed building had been occupied…
Read MoreA Highland baronial mansion with loch views
An A listed Highland baronial mansion with fantastic panoramic views over a loch and islands is now the market. Located in Acharacle, Glenborrodale Castle is set in grounds of about 132.99 acres including the Isle of Risga, with panoramic views over Loch Sunart and the Isles of Carna and Oronsay. Presented by Bell Ingram, Glenborrodale…
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