Posts Tagged ‘farm’
Landowner has no wish to ‘snatch freedom’ from walkers
A Scottish landowner has said he is ‘mystified’ about what he believes is a politically motivated campaign of misinformation concerning his attitude to ramblers. Donald Houston has managed a 27,000-acre estate for 25 years in the West Highlands, on behalf of his own company and others, including a registered local charity. Although it is predominantly…
Read MoreRosebank reveals its new distillery manager
Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Whisky has announced the arrival of a new distillery manager ahead of the site opening later this year. Malcolm Rennie joins with 35 years of distilling expertise, spanning the length and breadth of Scotland – from Ayrshire to Islay. Most recently, Rennie has helped bring a whisky brand to life, opening…
Read MoreNew accredited training programme for gamekeepers
Two training days for gamekeepers are scheduled for Scotland this spring. In 2021 and in response to the increased importance of best practice and the British Game Assurance (BGA) Scheme, St David’s Game Bird Services devised a new, accredited, Gamekeeper Training Programme to help Gamekeepers, across the country, to maintain standards and become certified under…
Read MoreA garden on its very best bee-haviour
Jay Jay Gladwin’s personal touch makes all the difference as wildflowers and beneficial weeds boost the bee population in this Black Isle garden. When Jay Jay designs a garden she thinks about three things: structure, atmosphere and plants. ‘I ask a client the obvious questions about garden use and what they like but I also…
Read MoreRare chance to buy a successful wedding venue
A rarely available opportunity to acquire a truly first-rate example of modern and flexible exclusive use event space, currently run as a successful wedding venue, has been brought to the market. This is a profitable wedding business with associated website and strong bookings through to 2024. Presented by Bidwells, the Walled Garden, in Righead Farm,…
Read MoreFarmers sought to take part in annual business survey
Farmers looking to improve their business performance are being offered the chance to take part in a survey in return for free financial and environmental reports. SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), is looking for farmers to take part in the annual Scottish Farm Business Survey, which has been running since the 1930s.…
Read MoreAn island home for sale in a wildlife haven
With its rural setting on the picturesque island of Islay, Coullabus Farm offers a superb opportunity for those looking to adopt a lifestyle change and reap the benefits of a country island life. Presented by Bell Ingram and previously operated as an operational island dairy farm, the main farmhouse property now offers family accommodation over…
Read MoreFarm conversion with holiday cottage business for sale
A sympathetically converted farm steading incorporating six self-contained holiday cottages is now for sale. Bell Ingram present an exciting business and lifestyle opportunity, comprising of an exceptionally attractive converted farm steading, detached residential cottage and five premium development plots, all sitting within approximately 10 acres of land on the fringe of the picturesque coastal village…
Read MoreWork underway to create new Dunphail Distillery
Dunphail Distillery has announced that construction is underway at the single malt whisky distillery and visitor centre based south of Forres. The Speyside build is planned to take approximately 12 months to complete. The 200,000 LPA capacity site, converted from an existing farm steading, is aiming to shift the perceptions of what Scotch whisky can…
Read MoreLochlea welcomes new whisky production director
Renowned single malt whisky maker, John Campbell, has joined independent family-owned Lochlea Distillery as their new production director. Lochlea Distillery, based at Lochlea Farm, welcomes the former Laphroaig Distillery manager who will be heading up the production team ahead of the release of their inaugural liquid set to launch in early 2022. Moving to the…
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