Posts Tagged ‘castle’
Legendary Scots castle to be sold after makeover
Seton Castle, a late architectural masterpiece designed by Robert Adam in 1789 and built using stone from Seton Palace (said to be Mary Queen of Scots’ favourite residence), has been launched onto the market. Presented by Savills and situated within 10 miles of Edinburgh in the lush East Lothian countryside close to the sandy coastline…
Read MoreMore to Rosslyn Chapel than The Da Vinci Code
For a brief moment in 2003, Rosslyn Chapel was one of the most famous places on Earth. A global audience was devouring Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, an intricately plotted novel that had the chapel at its heart. But despite the completion of a £9 million restoration project in 2012, the iconic building is…
Read MoreA spacious listed sandstone home dating from 1900
A category B listed six bedroom colonial style detached Edwardian home is now available on the property market. Set amid beautifully maintained garden grounds and mature woodland, Green Den is presented to the market by Savills, and is a striking colonial style six bedroom detached residence built of solid sandstone in 1900 by the renowned…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Blair Atholl
Highland Perthshire is such a beautiful area of Scotland, with a rugged natural charm. Here we suggest 10 places which are worth a visit. PASS OF KILLIECRANKIE This stunning gorge was the scene of the battle of Killiecrankie, when the Jacobites defeated the troops of King William of Orange. The visitor centre has natural history…
Read MoreMulti-million pound opening in heart of Edinburgh
The hotly anticipated Market Street hotel opened its doors in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre today. The hotel has revealed 98 urban boutique style rooms and suites, a vibrant new reception up on the seventh floor with incredible views and a serene and stylish lobby area punctuated with signature interiors that pay homage to…
Read MoreThe Gruffalo marks its birthday with Scots castle visit
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of The Gruffalo by Scots-based writer Julia Donaldson. To celebrate, the National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle is getting ready to welcome a special visitor later this month. The Gruffalo will be going for a walk at the historic Aberdeenshire castle on Saturday 24 And Sunday…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms may not be in the heart of central Scotland, but they are worth beating a path to. The area is rich in history, from royalty to railways, with so much to see and do. Here’s 10 things we recommend. BALMORAL CASTLE Balmoral was built for Queen Victoria in 1855 as a private holiday…
Read MoreThe pies have it for Galloway Country Fair
Thousands of visitors are set to descend on the picturesque grounds of Drumlanrig Castle next weekend for Galloway Country Fair. And to whet their appetites; a world champion baker from Dumfries has prepared an exclusive Galloway Scotch Pie for revellers. Kerr Little from The Little Bakery, Dumfries, visited the Estate recently to serve up a…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Falkirk
Falkirk is a beautiful and incredibly important Scottish town which is often often overlooked. It has a hugely rich history that includes everything from important battles to engineering feats. So whether you are planning on a visit to Falkirk, or just want to learn a little bit more about Scottish history, here are ten facts…
Read MoreStreet orchestra set to visit the Outer Hebrides
Nevis Ensemble, Scotland’s street orchestra, is taking its 40 musicians to venues around the Outer Hebrides this month as part the biggest ever tour of the islands by an orchestra. Conducted by Holly Mathieson and Jon Hargreaves, this relentlessly energetic group will give 35 concerts in public spaces and community venues in many venues including Barra and Harris from 19-28 August. A highlight…
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