Posts Tagged ‘estates’
Lots of character from reclaimed steading stone
West Freuchies is a substantial rural country house and independent Mill House, located near Blairgowrie in Perthshire. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a substantial property which was constructed around 1995 using the stone reclaimed from the original steading which stood there. It has a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the main house, but independently accessed,…
Read MoreRuined Scots cottage offers so much potential
A ruined Scottish cottage with beautiful lochside views offers a huge development potential opportunity. Tigh Na Rathaid Cottage, near Kilfinan, Tighnabruaich, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The purchaser will buy the cottage ruin with a right of access over track, from where the access road will be formed by the purchaser to the…
Read MoreFyne living is on offer at this coastal bungalow
A pretty detached traditional bungalow located in a wonderful coastal position with views over Loch Fyne is now for sale. 5 Letters Way, in Strachur, Argyll and Bute, is presented to the market by Robb Residential. It enjoys an excellent position from where there are spectacular and often dramatic, north-westerly seascape and landscape views, located…
Read MoreGamekeepers to take on Jamie Oliver and James Martin
Scottish gamekeepers are battling it out with some of the country’s top celebrity chefs to be crowned Game Hero in this year’s Eat Game Awards. The National Eat Game Awards is an exciting initiative aimed at recognising and helping to develop game as a healthy and modern addition to the British menu, as well as…
Read MoreFarm commitment honoured with new status
A Scots farm has been honoured for its high environmental standards and its commitment to sustainable farming. LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has this week announced Bowhill Farming Ltd as a LEAF Demonstration Farm – its fourth in Scotland. Located in the Scottish Borders, Bowhill Farming Ltd is a 5,463-hectare mixed hill/upland enterprise and forms…
Read MoreBeautiful mansion with parkland and a boathouse
Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…
Read MoreProminent Borders firm gives rugby support
One of the Scottish Borders’ most prominent rural businesses is to lends its support to a sporting institution in a new partnership announced for this season. Charlesfield Farms, based at Saint Boswells, has become the main sponsor of Melrose Rugby for season 2018-2019. The tie-up between Charlesfield and Melrose cements a long relationship between the…
Read MoreThe Scot who brought tea to the whole world
All over the world, people love their tea – and the man who made it an internationally popular beverage is to be celebrated in a new documentary on TV next week. The Man Who Charmed The World is the story of Sir Thomas Lipton, a Scots entrepreneur who, from humble beginnings, established a global retail…
Read MoreA not so Glorious 12th as shoots are cancelled
Hoteliers in Scotland have reported a downturn in business due to the widespread cancellations of shoot programmes. Approximately 70% of grouse shooting days have been cancelled this season because of the extreme weather conditions across most of Scotland earlier this year. Hotels, pubs and other businesses in rural areas are reliant on the trade generated…
Read MoreNew pair join the Araminta Campbell team
An innovative Scottish textiles and design company has made two key appointments to help grow the business. Edinburgh-based Araminta Campbell Limited hopes the pair will further develop its collection of luxury handwoven British alpaca accessories, interiors line and exclusive custom-tweed and tartan design service. Corine Thompson, aged 26, joins the Studio as an in-house handweaver…
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