Posts Tagged ‘countryside’
This charming converted mill is full of character
Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…
Read MoreA beautiful brand new neighbourhoud
An exclusive neighbourhood of properties is being created at the Gardens at Crathes. Stewart Milne Homes’ exclusive area of unique and luxurious four and five bedroom homes is situated within the picturesque countryside hamlet of Crathes in Royal Deeside, surrounded by rolling countryside and inspiring views of the River Dee. The executive homes include premium…
Read MoreA walk in the country tied to the autumn of life
Through his countryside walks, Jim Crumley depicts the colourful passage from September to November. Inspired by his experiences of the wonders of wildlife during autumn, powerfully described as ‘a shifting sorcery of shapes and shades’. However, the coming of autumn coincides with the death of his father and therefore resonates in him a more poignant connection to the season. The Nature of Autumn, by…
Read MoreMansion house restoration for sale at £1.5million
Tillycorthie Mansion House is an outstanding property which has undergone an incredible renovation. Presented to the market by Savills, this period mansion house in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has been fully refurbished and such meticulous attention to detail is rare indeed. Since acquiring the property the current owners have lavished much energy, passion and expense to ensure that…
Read MoreNew plans to help save the Scottish Wildcat
Plans to give the Scottish wildcat a sustainable future are now underway. They come after the release of a report by members of The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Cat Specialist Group. The report, published today, reviews all evidence collected and concludes there is no longer a viable wildcat population living wild in…
Read MoreScots candle firm lights up London Fashion Week
A Scots business featured in the front row at London Fashion week. Speyside company Gorse + Still was launched last November by Elgin businesswoman Leanna McDonald, who was delighted to have been invited to feature front row by International award-winning fashion designer Jayne Pierson as she launched her collection J’Ayne as part of British Fashion…
Read MoreA spacious family home with thoughtful design
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
Read MoreAccess to land questions answered in this book
The ScotWays Guide to the Law of Access to Land in Scotland is an informative book. It gives clear and concise explanations of Scottish land law and covers areas such as access to land, how to use it responsibly and what visitors are permitted to do on the land. The first of its kind published…
Read MoreA tremendous traditional home in the borders
Colterscleuch House is a traditional five-bedroom house which has recently undergone sympathetic modernisation and upgrading. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Colterscleuch House benefits from Biomass central heating with some RHI payments still to be received. It was re-plumbed and rewired during renovation along with a top rated energy efficient sash and case double glazing and…
Read MoreBeautiful scenic views are on offer with The Torrs
A quality country house of elegance and comfort offering stunning views over the Solway Firth and beyond to the Lake District coastline is now for sale. The Torrs, in Portling, Dalbeattie, is presented to the market by Galbraith. The Torrs is the former residence of Sir Thomas McAlpine, the house was converted from a cottage…
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