Posts Tagged ‘Fife’
Donations needed to save a Scottish relic from 1716
The Scottish public is being urged to play its part to raise at least £3000 to save and restore an 18th century relic. On Saturday, 18 August, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries will reveal the unique and ancient carrying banner that marked the foundation of Dunfermline’s Ancient Society of Gardeners in 1716. The large banner…
Read MorePut your mind at ease and join the Big Butterfly Count
Wildlife broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is urging people across Scotland to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks. The Big Butterfly Count starts on Friday, July 20, and Butterfly Conservation president Sir David said that taking part not only generates important data on butterflies, but also provides…
Read MoreFarm transforms for family bike and outdoor festival
Mountain bikers and lovers of family fun in the great outdoors are in for a real treat at the end of August as The Eliminator MTB Weekender returns. Supported by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, it will be back at Parkhill Farm, Newburgh, Fife from Friday 31 August to Sunday 2 September. The everyday…
Read MoreVote for Scotland’s most beautiful town or village
You can have your say and vote for Scotland’s Most Beautiful Town or Village. Hidden Scotland has announced the 2018 Scotland’ss Most Beautiful Town or Village competition finalist, which aims to find the most charming and picturesque place in the country. There are 35 finalists and the winner will be announced on 10 August. In…
Read MoreAn attractive home located close to a harbour
A charming semi-detached property sited near a harbour in a sought-after area is now available. Presented by Galbraith, South House is situated in a lovely location on Hope Place close to St Monan’s harbour in the heart of Fife’s sought-after and picturesque East Neuk. South House is a charming semi-detached house largely constructed of white…
Read MoreAn ideal home for the whole family in Fife
A Fife property with an attractive harled exterior under a red pan-tiled roof is now for sale. 18 Burnside North in North Cupar, Fife, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and the well-presented accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises awell proportioned sitting room, modern kitchen, w/c and hall. Upstairs there are…
Read MoreWine to Dine – August 2018 – Venison
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe picks five wines to pair with venison. FEW meats scream “Scotland” in the same way as venison; whether it’s the wild red deer roaming the mountainsides on either side of the A9 while driving home to the Highlands, or the farmed animals in Fife and beyond, our nation is blessed with…
Read MoreSee the very best of Scotland this summer from your tent
Summer has most definitely arrived in Scotland, and what better way is there to make the most of the sun by camping in the great outdoors? The warm, dry weather is the perfect opportunity to dust off the camping gear and set off on an adventure in Scotland. What better way is there to unwind…
Read MoreSo you think you want to open your own distillery?
It seems that barely a month goes by in Scotland without news of another new distillery being created. It takes guts, the patience of a saint and a considerable amount of cash to get a whisky distillery up and running. However, unlike many other investments if it all goes wrong, you can also drown your…
Read MoreNew guide helps people with disabilities visit Fife
New free guide has put Fife on the map for disabled visitors. Euan’s Guide, a charity website used by disabled people to review, share and discover accessible places to visit, has launched an accessibility guide to Fife. The guide to one of Scotland’s most popular regions features a range of accessible locations, from the home…
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