Posts Tagged ‘castles’
National Trust for Scotland ready to reopen
The National Trust for Scotland has set out plans to reopen built heritage in its care from Monday, 26 April. Castles, houses, museums, visitors centres, cafes and shops will reopen to the public for the first time since they closed in December due to national lockdown restrictions. Some of the most popular properties have also…
Read MoreTen fantastic walks to enjoy in Aberdeenshire
As spring is finally here and summer is on the horizon, we are all desperate to get back into the great outdoors with a bit of sunshine. Here’s our top 10 walks in Aberdeenshire for our readers to enjoy – COVID-19 safe of course! Scolty A five minute drive from Banchory, Scolty Hill is popular…
Read MoreCastles, museums and distilleries continue to reopen
MORE of Scotland’s historic landmarks have announced dates for reopening as the coronavirus lockdown continues to ease. Blackness Castle will reopen on Monday, followed by Inchcolm Abbey, Huntly Castle and Melrose Abbey on Wednesday, and Elgin Cathedral and Caerlaverock Castle on Friday. Doune Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle and Linlithgow Palace will then reopen on 26 August,…
Read MoreWatch Dunnottar Castle restored before your eyes
A famous ruined Scots castle has been brought back to life – digitally. Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven is one of seven European castles restored to their former glories. As efforts to contain the effects of the Covid-19 crisis ramp up, millions of people across the globe are stuck at home. This project offers a slice…
Read MoreA substantial upgraded country house
An impressive seven-bedroom home that is around 220 years old has been brought to the property market. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, Coveyheugh is a detached Victorian country house which is believed to have been built circa 1800 in Reston, near Eyemouth in Berwickshire. Having been upgraded over the years by the present…
Read MoreRide Scottish Borders – Scotland’s horse country
he Scottish Borders, Scotland’s Horse Country – here there are more horses per person than anywhere else in the UK and is the premier destination for horse riding in the country. The Borders has an association with the horse that stretches back over thousands of years and is still alive today in the Common Ridings.…
Read MoreCrofters’ Tall Ship Cruises on the Firth of Clyde
Join tall ship Lady of Avenel for five days of sailing and fabulous food as the chefs from the renowned Crofters’ Music Bar and Bistro on the Isle of Arran bring their culinary expertise aboard. Explore secluded bays and breath-taking lochs while learning the ropes of a tall ship in the sheltered waters of the Firth…
Read MoreThe Scottish Borders – Britain’s best kept secret
Despite being one of the easiest areas of Scotland to reach, the Scottish Borders has been described as ‘Britain’s best kept secret’. This helps preserve the area’s peace and beauty for residents but means that prospective house hunters can often overlook the Borders. Leading property consultancy Galbraith is reflecting on its recent quarterly report (quarter…
Read MoreThe artist who loves her islands of adventure
Artist Naomi Rae has always been drawn to the tranquility of island life, so spending time on Arran, capturing on canvas the essence of Scotland in miniature, was a childhood dream come true. I cannot recall a time when islands were not a feature of my life; they are part of what makes me me.…
Read MoreForget the Caledonian cringe and just love Scotland
Why can’t we Scots shrug off that Caledonian Cringe and simply accept how much the rest of the world loves Scottishness? I’ve been living in Scotland for a few years now, ever since I met the Scottish crime writer Craig Robertson at the Left Coast Crime Conference in Colorado, and when I’m back in the…
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