Posts Tagged ‘countryside’
Award-winning ladies’ shooting jacket ready to pre-order
An elegant, luxurious award-winning jacket is now available to pre-order. Olivia Tullett founded her luxury clothing label OJT Designs in 2011, following a thorough education in fashion and clothing design that resulted in a masters in fashion design. Over the past seven years, Olivia has honed her skills creating luxury clothing and accessories for both…
Read MoreDoggy day out will raise money for a good cause
An East Lothian eatery is getting ready to hold its next dog-friendly event. Dog owners are being encouraged to bring their four-legged friends to the Mercat Grill’s next doggy charity event on Saturday, 4 August. From the village pub/restaurant in Whitecraig, East Lothian, everyone will set off around 11.30am for a sociable, short walk in…
Read MoreEnjoy Scotland’s dramatic dark skies under canvas
Families who enjoy the great outdoors can get together under the stars early next month. They are being offered the chance to join an overnight camp out beneath the dramatic dark skies of the Craigengillan Estate near Loch Doon – Europe’s first UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve – from Saturday, August 4 to Sunday, August 5.…
Read MoreEnjoy the great outdoors with a host of fun events
There’s a chance to enjoy the great outdoors in the company of experts, starting this weekend. From wild nights out to urban safaris, Aberdeen City Council’s countryside rangers are giving the city’s stay-cationers and tourists the opportunity of a memorable summer holiday with a host of free offbeat events. This Saturday (21 July) the team…
Read MoreWorking in the garden good for mental health
Britain’s gardeners value time spent outdoors more highly for their mental wellbeing than as a source of exercise. That’s according to research conducted by Quilter Cheviot Investment Management, headline sponsors of BBC Countryfile Live. Nearly nine out of ten (88%) respondents agreed that gardens provide a good space for mental wellbeing. This was more important…
Read MoreHow to make money in today’s property market
For those looking for the best way to profit from today’s property market it isn’t as straight forward as pre-credit crunch times. For those that aren’t afraid of a bit of graft, one option worth considering is self-build. Rupert Osborn, a former banker turned landscape gardener, and his wife, Lindsay, already owned a suitable plot,…
Read MoreBarn conversion leads to a most impressive home
A stunning family home which was individually designed and finished to a high standard is now available. The Moos, by Blackwood, South Lanarkshire, is presented for sale by Savills. The Moos is an exceptional detached villa, converted from an old barn in 2014. The property has been meticulously designed and finished to an exacting standard,…
Read MoreScottish wood aims to spearhead the future of foresting
Elderslie Estates has won a prestigious Scotland’s Finest Woods Award. And now it is wholly committed to being in the ‘vanguard of innovation’ to realise the tremendous potential of forestry in the future. The estate, near Houston, Renfrewshire, has been named joint winner in the Quality Timber Category of the awards and receives the John…
Read MoreA beautiful new development in the Lothians
A new community is being unveiled in sought-after North Berwick by multi-award-winning homebuilder Dandara, offering the very best of life in the Lothians in beautiful family homes built to the highest specification. Renowned for setting the standard for new build homes, Dandara’s first major development in Edinburgh and the Lothians is Barley Brae, at Tantallon…
Read MoreNominations now sought for Scottish Rural Awards
Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A set of 13 categories are open…
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