Posts Tagged ‘countryside’
When Scotland’s beavers made their return
I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would be able to walk less than a mile from my home in the Tay valley and see fresh signs of beaver activity on the river bank. A couple of fleeting glimpses of a broad brown beaver head disappearing beneath the Tay’s inky depths has been…
Read MoreThe country man’s traditional comfort zone
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing discusses the wardrobe priorities of country men. Here in the countryside the unofficially accepted style has a distinctly traditional feel. Practicality, conformity and quality are high on the agenda but it’s more than this, the country look is part of who we are. We can spot each other…
Read MoreA luxurious home with cinema room and pool
A rare chance has arisen to buy a stunning and unique family home featuring a pristine condition – with fabulous swimming pool and panoramic countryside views. The Coach House, Nettlingflat, Heriot, Borders, is a five bedroom home presented to the market by Warners. This is a beautiful family home featuring a pristine condition, light filled…
Read MoreNew additions at complex on shores of Loch Tay
A luxury Scottish holiday destination has announced plans to launch new additions to the award-winning water sport and self-catering attraction overlooking the banks of Loch Tay. Two more attractions – café and pop-up, CakeBox and steam room-style SteamBox – will soon feature at the family-owned Taymouth Marina complex, in Kenmore, Perthshire. Set in a traditional…
Read MoreField sports enthusiasts will find this is the ideal home
Culfoichbeg is an outstanding country property in an exceptional setting overlooking the River Spey in the Highlands. The property, presented to the market by the Galbraith Group, lies in the heart of the Speyside countryside and is surrounded by the protected environment of the Tulchan Estate, providing the ultimate retreat for the sporting enthusiast. With…
Read MoreChanging state of rural Scotland put in sharp focus
After 20 years as a soldier, author Jamie Blackett arrives home in Dumfries and Galloway ready to settle into rural life with his young family. However, he finds the countryside he grew up in is very much changed and must now learn to adapt to the new order. Blackett reflects back to his childhood, offering…
Read MoreA shooting murder mystery in the countryside
Death of a High Flyer reflects the concerns of the countryside and the people who live there. Hart-Davis creates an intricate web of characters, all of whom come under suspicion when the town’s pushy billionaire dies during a shoot. Known for ruffling more than a few feathers, it all becomes a question of whodunnit? Great…
Read MoreKeep your dog under control in lambing season
Dog walkers are being urged to keep their pets on a lead if they are near sheep in the coming weeks. Having respect for farming and crofting enterprises by acting responsibly with dogs this spring is a must. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is very clear when it comes to the responsibilities that dog owners…
Read MoreGo foraging with chef/patron Paul Wedgwood
Wedgwood the Restaurant chef/patron Paul Wedgwood is to host a wild foraging tour of Midlothian next month. It’s a chance to experience Scotland’s natural larder on Sunday 28 April, with a passionate forager and a lover of the outdoors. Since he was with the boys scouts, chef Paul has loved finding his own food, and…
Read MoreFive ensuites and great views from this family home
A substantial family home with five ensuite bedrooms and located in an attractive country setting is now for sale. Galbraith present Tamley House, a well-presented and substantial detached modern home, which enjoys a lovely setting on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Foodieash in North-East Fife. The house was built about 10 years ago…
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