Former farm site with potential for 45 homes is now on the market

A former farm site in Midlothian is now available to buy as a proposed area for building houses. Presented by Scarlett Land and Development, this site in Wester Cowden is located on the north-eastern edge of Dalkeith, and the area is approximately 1.55 ha (3.84 acres), excluding the farmhouse. Planning permission in principle has already…

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Experience the real life Robinson Crusoe in Fife

A quayside hotel favoured by the real-life Robinson Crusoe is on the market. The Crusoe Hotel in Lower Largo enjoys a picturesque location by the sea in Fife’s East Neuk. It provides a near unique opportunity for hoteliers seeking to combine a stunning location with historical character. Lower Largo is perhaps best known as the…

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Unique blend of whiskies is a real Dutch of class

A unique blend of Scotch and Dutch whisky has been released. Edinburgh-based Fusion Whisky said its new Winter Queen whisky celebrates the story and honours the memory of Elizabeth Stuart, who was born in Fife in 1596, but spent most of her life in The Hague. It is the first blend of Scotch and Dutch…

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Step back in time to find out if your ancestors were criminals

The annual Scottish Association of Family History Societies Conference and Family History Fair is taking place in Fife this year. Each year, the Scottish Association of Family History Societies invites one of their member societies to host their annual conference, so this year, the Fife Family History Society will be running it. This year’s event…

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Mountain 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…

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2018 Scottish Senior Open returns to the golf coast

The Scottish Senior Open will return to the heartland of Scotland’s celebrated golf coast in East Lothian for the fourth successive year. Craigielaw Golf Club will stage the 26th edition of the event on the newly re-branded Staysure Tour from September 14-16. Craigielaw, the property of landowner, the Earl of Wemyss, was built in 1998…

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High-quality executive homes being built near St Andrews

A superb development of high quality executive detached homes is currently being build in St Andrews. This five bedroom detached house is for sale at Beley Bridge, and is being sold by Galbraith. House two at Beley Bridge will offer an exceptional house to be built by Carriden Homes outlined below and shown in more…

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Fine dining is moved up a level with Rufflets in St Andrews

Whilst much of St Andrews has been in hibernation since the turn of the new year, one restaurant has been keeping busy. The team at Rufflets have been creating a brand new dining experience. After an investment of over £100,000 and taking the place of the Terrace Restaurant, Seasons at Rufflets opens on Friday, 26…

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B-Listed country house with its own woodland meadow hits the market

A B-Listed country house, complete with its own woodland meadow, has gone on the market for offers over £725,000. South Kinaldy House, in St Andrews, Fife, dates from around 1803 and is set in stunning rural countryside not far from the historic university town. The house is packed full of character, set in grounds of…

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Fife gets ready to host its inaugural festival of whisky

The first Fife Whisky Festival will take place in the heart of Fife. Running on Saturday, 10 March, at The Corn Exchange, Cupar, visitors can join Fife’s distilleries, Edenmill, Lindores Abbey, Inchdairnie and Kingsbarns, along with over 25 of Scotland’s premium whisky producers and independent bottlers. The day is organised over two sessions giving ample…

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