Posts Tagged ‘croft’
10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018
From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of the season’s top homeware trends. Perfect Pastels Set the scene for spring by embracing this season’s leading trend – pastels. Think warm, blushing pinks and fresh, minty greens. Pick pastels…
Read MoreMountain biking competitors will find Perth is the wheel deal
Mountain biking enthusiasts will descend on Perth later this year for the only Enduro World Series Qualifier will take place in Scotland. Muckmedden Events, organisers of Muckin’ Good mountain bike events, has announced that their Fair City Enduro mountain bike race will be an Enduro World Series (EWS) qualifier event in 2018. There are 50…
Read MoreTranquility in a traditional Scots cottage with impressive views
House-hunters on the lookout for a traditional, rural cottage in a picturesque setting will find what they’re looking for with Easter Achnahanat. Located in a tranquil Sutherland village, just next to Culrain, Easter Achnahanat is a time-honoured croft house that has been carefully extended and renovated over the years in a way that has respected…
Read MoreFantastic first food festival for Up Helly Aa
Shetland’s first pop-up food market is taking place the day the day before Up Helly Aa. Running on 29 January from 4-, entrance is free and organisers are expecting a few new products to be launched, making it an unmissable event. In attendance will be: Viking Mead, the first brewery of its kind in the…
Read MoreThe sweet smell of success for Scottish candle company
A Scottish candle company has spruced up its range with a new festive scent. Isle of Skye Candle Co. has unveiled the latest addition to its range – Spruce and Fir fragrance. Perfect for the festive period, the scent includes essential oils from the spruce tree and notes of vertivert. The unique combination is said…
Read MoreFormer croft buildings offers island charm
A charming former croft house on the idyllic Isle of Iona has hit the market. House hunters seeking the serenity of life on an island while living in a home filled with character are being offered this exceptionally rare opportunity with Lagnagiogan. Situated in the heart of the Isle of Iona, Lagnagiogan is a former…
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