Posts Tagged ‘countryside’
Buy-to-let a stunning lodge at Balloch Park
Offering investment buyers a superb return together with tax savings, buying one of the luxury timber lodges at Balloch Park, Kenmore, could be 2018’s brightest investment opportunity yet. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the development as soon as they can, with the first phase of bespoke, custom-built timber lodges now more than half way…
Read MoreThe Chalet is ideal as it offers holidays for all
The Chalet, Holidays for All at West Meikle Pinkerton is the perfect example of farm diversification at its best. Situated on a working farm in Dunbar on the east coast of Scotland, The Chalet began as an idea for a holiday chalet but this quickly grew into an idea for a chalet to accommodate people…
Read MoreExplorers wanted to track wildlife in castle grounds
Wildlife watchers are being encouraged to head to an Aberdeenshire castle next week to count up the species at a bioblitz event. The National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle is holding the event on Friday, 20 July, and provides a chance for the public to help the conservation charity’s North East Ranger Service capture as…
Read MoreWalking festival will return this autumn for another outing
The popular Scottish Borders Walking Festival is returning later this year for its 24th outing. Hawick is hosting this year’s week-long event, with a total of 26 walks being held in and around the Teviotdale town from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 September, with eight already sold out. However, a number of interesting walks focussing…
Read MoreOpen aspects at a glorious Perthshire steading
An attractive modernised home offering space and tranquility is presently available. Brought to the market by Galbraith, 4 Newbigging Grange near Blairgowrie is an end of terrace, two-storey house forming part of a small steading style development and benefits from an open aspect across fields to the rear. The vestibule, with a tiled floor and…
Read MoreThoughtful design in the perfect family home
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 MoreGlenlivet Mountain Bike Trail Centre opens new skills area
The Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trail Centre is opening a new skills area allowing bikers to practise their skills away from the main routes. Designed by Paul Masson, the new area adds to BikeGlenlivet’s varied trails which are suitable for all ages and experience. Simon Ovenden, Crown Estate Scotland’s countryside manager for the Glenlivet Estate said:…
Read MoreStunning views and peaceful living in central Scotland
An attractive county property in an elevated position commanding exceptional views of the Clyde Valley is now for sale. Ashdean, in Crossford, near Carluke, South Lanarkshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith, giving views over the River Clyde and the surrounding countryside. Ashdean comprises of a traditional house with a useful range of outbuildings which…
Read More2019 Scottish Rural Awards open for nominations
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…
Read MoreA spacious home complete with helicopter hangar
A modern spacious home in central Scotland is currently on the market. Glencotha, near Lanark, South Lanarkshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. Glencotha was built in 2002 of a timber frame and rendered blocked work under a slate roof. It is particularly well designed with spacious public areas and reception rooms which take full…
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