Posts Tagged ‘castles’
Blair Castle starts season with 750 years celebrations
One of Scotland’s most iconic castles will open its doors at the end of this month to kick start the 750th anniversary celebrations of its Comyn Tower. Blair Castle in Highland Perthshire will also be launching a new gin afternoon tea in time for the Mother’s Day weekend. On Saturday 30 March, the castle will…
Read MoreNTS looking for new board of trustees members
Members of the National Trust for Scotland are being offered the opportunity to apply to join the election process for the charity’s board of trustees. From coastlines to castles, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness, the Trust cares for heritage sites across Scotland and Trustees will play a key role aiding the Trust in encouraging…
Read MoreFour romantic Scottish locations to propose at
Scotland’s beauty and romantic locations are known the world over. Robert Burns was inspired to write poetry about it; members of the Royal family have been married in it; even members of the public have decided to pop the question at one of its darker visitor attractions. Scotland is often named the most romantic destination,…
Read MoreTwo move on up to senior posts with Savills
Real estate company Savills has made two new senior appointments at the top of its Scottish business. Cameron Ewer has been promoted from head of Glasgow residential to lead the Scottish residential division and Hugo Struthers has moved up from head of rural professional services to lead Savills’ Scottish Rural, Energy and Projects (REP). Nick…
Read More900-year-old castle has been lovingly restored
One of Scotland’s historic castles, the Old Castle of Rowallan, has been fully opened to the public for the first time in nearly 70 years. Recently refurbished to its former glory by the current owners, the Campbells, the castle is nestled in the heart of the Rowallan estate. The ancestral home of the Mures and the…
Read MoreFrom protecting our history to the fashion world
Historic Environment Scotland is Scotland’s leading public body charged, to care, protect and promote the country’s proud past. But now it’s entered into a partnership with a difference, which will see it enter the fashion world. HES has collaborated with fashion designer Jeff Garner of label Prophetik on the 2019, Mary Queen of Scots inspired…
Read MoreScotland’s beauty still attracts buyers in winter
The Scottish countryside is stealing the hearts of top end international property buyers. Midwinter in the Scottish countryside is not normally associated with a buoyant property market, yet during the past month (10 December until 10 January), there has been a spike in the number of international viewers to Scottish top end country properties. This…
Read MoreHuge boost to bring tourism to the Clyde Coast
The Scottish Government has announced a £300k funding boost for tourism in Ayrshire, Firth of Clyde and Clyde Islands. The investment comes as part of its commitment to promoting this region of Scotland as a visitor destination. Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism & External Affairs, made the announcement earlier today as part of…
Read MoreLearn the real story of Mary Queen of Scots
The new film Mary Queen of Scots is released in the UK next week. Scottish Field, and our friends at VisitScotland, have brought you a guide to some of the locations which were used in the film. Today, we present you with the chance to explore the history of Mary, Queen of Scots. The film…
Read MoreThis £3million sporting estate offers potential
An exceptional established Scottish sporting estate with consented forestry planting land and leisure development potential is now for sale. The Inverchaolain Estate, in the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, is presented for sale by Edwin Thompson. The estate is beautifully situated in a remote unspoilt area of high amenity characterised by beautiful coastlines and sea lochs, frequently…
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