Posts Tagged ‘countryside’
Architectural gem for offers over £8million
Seton Castle, a late architectural masterpiece designed by Robert Adam in 1789 and built using stone from Seton Palace (said to be Mary Queen of Scots’ favourite residence), has been launched onto the market. Presented by Savills and Rettie, and situated within 10 miles of Edinburgh in the lush East Lothian countryside close to the…
Read MoreRelocating red squirrels is saving the species
Relocating endangered squirrels offers a road to recovery. Safeguarding red squirrels in Scotland may be an ongoing concern, but the pioneering work of one man is offering hope for the future of this threatened species. Ornithologist and wildlife consultant Roy Dennis MBE has an impressive track record. His name is frequently linked with ospreys, a…
Read MoreA former railway station on the property market
A former railway station on the route of the Speyside Way, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, has come to the open market. Presented by Galbraith, the main purpose of Cromdale Station, commonly referred to as the Speyside Railway, was to service the many distilleries which lie in the region. Cromdale had a…
Read MoreA contemporary home on a Scottish isle
An architect-designed home with five acres of land on the beautiful Isle of North Uist, a stunning and unspoilt Hebridean island, is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Taigh na Coille (The Forest House) is situated close to the beach and enjoys a panoramic outlook over the surrounding countryside and the sea. The property has…
Read MoreParliament to debate grouse shooting – again
A petition on grouse shooting will debated by MPs in Westminster. The debate has been triggered by an online petition that has attracted 111,965 signatures – more than the required 100,000 clicks – and comes just four years after a similar debate saw the case for banning grouse shooting totally dissected by MPs. In an online…
Read MoreKeeping the natural born killer under control
Out-of-control dogs in the countryside pose a growing threat to livestock, but for an animal that is foremost a hunter, the blame lies with the owner. There are currently in the region of eight million dogs in the UK, and many unaccounted for as the problem of abandonment increases. In 2014-15, local authorities dealt with…
Read MoreDog owners pledge to remove over 22 million pieces of litter
An environmental group from Stonehaven has received huge international support in its bid to clean up on plastic. More than 15,000 dog owners have joined the ranks of the Paws on Plastic campaign. The group of dog owners pledge to pick up a couple of pieces of litter on every walk, every day, removing over…
Read MoreScottish Rural Awards 2020 tickets are available
The Scottish Rural Awards 2020 take place in early April – and tickets are on sale now. The sixth Scottish Rural Awards and gala dinner will take place on Thursday, 2 April, and tickets are now on sale. Tickets are priced from £94.50 to £105 each, and can be bought HERE. We will announce the…
Read MoreModern detached family home in a rural location
A tremendous modern detached family home which provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and has well-appointed accommodation, is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Swinside near Jedburgh enjoys an excellent rural location at the foot of the Cheviots, approximately 2.5 miles to the southeast of Oxnam. The small settlement lies below Kelso Hill and Lowood…
Read MoreCall for policy makers to protect pollinators
Pollinating insects could thrive if improvements are made to agri-environment schemes across Europe, a new study led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has found. More than 20 pollinator experts from 18 different countries looked at a range of wildlife habitats on farmland – named Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) – to determine how well they support…
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