Posts Tagged ‘Dundee’
Detached cottage ideal for equestrian lovers
A detached equestrian cottage with 1.5 acres or land, plus stables, is now on the market near Blairgowrie. Bell Ingram present Beechwood, in Coupar Angus, a detached traditional cottage set in 1.5 acres. It is constructed of stone with a slate roof and has double glazing and mains gas central heating. Externally, there are a…
Read MoreThe glass act in the heart of an Aberdeen park
Outside, it’s five degrees below. Inside the glasshouse at Duthie Park Winter Gardens in Aberdeen, steam rises as a gardener in shorts and flip-flops plays a hose across the floor. On a day like this, the Winter Gardens live up to their name; where else can you find bougainvillea in flower when there’s snow on…
Read MoreCapturing a snapshot of Scotland on canvas
The first thing that strikes you about Francis Boag’s expressionist landscape paintings are their vivid colours. Bold patches of reds, blues and purples dominate his work, conveying the emotion and beauty of locations such as Pittenween, Glencoe and Kincardineshire. For Boag, it’s important for people to connect and engage with his work and colour is…
Read MoreTen green ideas for Earth Day in Scotland
This Sunday is Earth Day, and Scotland offers a host of great green getaways. From planning how to travel, to choosing where to stay, more and more of us are considering our carbon footprint, linking our holiday plans with our desire to save the planet. Whether it’s renewable energy, composting toilets, tree planting or locally…
Read MoreThis new home is perfect for the whole family
A new home in a semi-rural location offers a fine balance of public rooms and bedrooms. Offered for sale through Bell Ingram, 10 Rosie Brae is currently under construction and is a detached family home in Drunzie, Perthshire. Three generous public rooms offer a formal dining room, a sitting room and a family room off…
Read MoreScots fashion designer launches spring/summer collection
A Scottish fashion brand designer has released her spring/summer range for 2018. Elizabeth Martin combines heritage with modernity in a celebration of contemporary British style. Elizabeth Martin, a Lanark-based contemporary womenswear label, presents understated luxury for the modern woman who values quality and fit. Using 100% British resources, all fabrics are still sourced within the…
Read MoreGrand celebration marks the end of 40th birthday
Scotland’s biggest creative community is marking the end of its 40th birthday year with an exhibition by its art studio tenants from Orkney to the Borders. Wasps, Scotland’s largest creative community, is marking the end of its 40th anniversary year with 40/40 Vision, which features work produced at 16 Wasps galleries and artists’ residencies, will…
Read MoreScotland’s craft beer scene is booming with these gems
Craft beer is seemingly at an all time high right now and nowhere is that more apparent than here in Scotland. There are now over 100 breweries operating north of the border for the first time in over a century according to CAMRA. Scots craft beer giants Brewdog have recently announced plans to open a…
Read MoreFaith in a ruined church, coach house and manse
A renovation project that offers plenty of property potential is now on the market. Bell Ingram present to the market Kirk O The Muir, a C listed former manse, C listed coach house and an A listed Secession church, all in need of rebuilding or renovation. Situated in Kinclaven, by Stanley, Perthshire, it is on the…
Read MoreScots artist Will Maclean to feature at new exhibition
The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is presenting an exhibition of new works by Scottish artist Will Maclean. The exhibition includes work recently completed and some from the recent past by the Royal Scottish Academy artist. The constructions and sculpture are responses to narratives that the historian and critic Alan Woods described as: ‘Compressions and…
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