Posts Tagged ‘countryside’
Converted farmhouse offers a country lifestyle
A stunning farmhouse in the heart of the Borders has been brought to the market. Kirkton Farmhouse enjoys a peaceful position in Roxburghshire, and this impressive period property dates back to the mid-1800s and has been beautifully upgraded throughout, offering an undisturbed lifestyle set in private grounds within idyllic countryside. Conveniently positioned for the best…
Read MoreLand managers share expertise on policy issues
The prosperity and development of business in rural Scotland are some of the key issues discussed at an event for land managers. Organised by Scottish Land & Estates and jointly sponsored by Savills and Brodies, more than 75 rural professionals attended Perth Racecourse to examine issues including land reform, rural planning, agricultural holdings and planned…
Read MoreWhisky distillery gets a buzz from its Plan Bee
A Scottish distiller has adopted 100,000 bees as part of National Honey Week. Running until 28 October, independent Scottish distiller, Glen Scotia, which is based in Campbeltown, has teamed up with the Plan Bee, Scotland’s leading beekeepers, as part of its plan to position the Kintyre peninsula at the forefront of Scotland’s food and drink…
Read MoreRestored mansion has its own loch and boathouse
An outstanding Edwardian mansion house restored to perfection is on the property market. Presented to the market by Savills, Tilliecorthie Mansion House in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has been fully refurbished and such meticulous attention to detail is rare indeed. Originally built in 1911 for mining tycoon James Duncan, the house sits within a stunning gated and…
Read MoreThey’re making sure that wool is at the height of fashion
Scotland’s sheep have been kept busy as part of British Wool Week. It kicked off last week and concludes today, Monday, 22 October. As part of the event, fashion label Holland Cooper and watch firm Morris Richardson provided a modern-day twist on tweed, which compliment one another’s pieces perfectly. Holland Cooper are one of the…
Read MoreReclaimed stone at the heart of stunning properties
West Freuchies and the Mill House are stunning properties that have to be viewed. Bell Ingram presents to the market West Freuchies, a substantial property which was constructed around 1995 using the stone reclaimed from the original steading which stood there. It has a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the main house, but independently accessed, is the…
Read MoreThis family home is perfectly designed
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 MoreLast chance for artists to have royal residency
A final call has been issued to Scottish artists to apply for a fortnight-long residency at an Ayrshire estate with royal links. Dumfries House near Cumnock, saved for the nation by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2007 and now serving as an education hub and tourist destination, is to welcome artists living or working…
Read MoreJordan’s ready for the challenge at Meldrum House
The award-winning Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course has appointed a new general manager. Jordan Charles, who trained as a lawyer at Stirling and Strathclyde Universities, joins the privately-owned and recently crowned Best Boutique Hotel in Britain, from Telford Hotel and Golf Resort where he was deputy manager. The 27-year old Scot has worked…
Read MoreUltimate runners’ sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
The ultimate running tour of Scotland’s capital city returns for its second outing on Sunday 21 October. The Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE), staged by Rat Race Adventure Sports, the UK’s largest operator of mass participation, urban and wilderness adventure challenges, is back with a few exciting changes to its 55km (approx. 34 mile) route.…
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