Posts Tagged ‘Highlands’
Campaign to save island castle steps up a gear
A bid to save a Category A listed castle on the Isle of Rum is moving forward. An asset transfer to secure the future of Kinloch Castle is currently being considered by the Scottish Government. The castle, currently closed except for limited tours of a few rooms, has been used in the past as a…
Read MoreDistillery’s first peated whisky arriving soon
The highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1, from The Glasgow Distillery will start to arrive with buyers this week. The bottles which were pre-ordered are being carefully packed and prepared and the distillery are to commence shipping at the beginning of this week. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky…
Read MorePrivate woodland surrounds a detached bungalow
A beautiful home on the coast of Loch Fyne is now available on the property market. Presented by Robb Residential, Olbia is a lovely detached bungalow set in tranquil woodland and riverside gardens close to the coastline of Loch Fyne at Inverneill, near Lochgilphead, on the west coast of Scotland. The house is completed in…
Read MoreA flexible and spacious modernised home for sale
A distinctive, five bedroom detached property set in the picturesque countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Beechwood, in Cromlix, near Dunblane, is an impressive family home which offers flexible and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous reception hall leads to the library with front aspect windows and…
Read MoreNew Scottish drink will be just the tonic
A new premium Scottish tonic water has entered the market with a distinct proposition unlike any other tonic brand. Cushiedoos (pronounced coo-she-doos) is uniquely made with natural artesian mountain water and a blend of Scottish heather, Scottish silver birch, yellow gentian and wormwood – no quinine, no artificial ingredients and 24% less sugar than the…
Read MoreSecond home buyers boost Scots property market
The Highlands property market has witnessed an extremely active period in terms of property sales, boosted by second-home buyers. That’s according to new quarterly figures released by Galbraith covering 1 April – 30 June. Property sales handled by the team in Inverness increased almost twofold over this period in comparison to the previous quarter, with…
Read MoreHamish Macbeth’s 30th case is another success
Hamish Macbeth has an iPad and an espresso machine . But don’t worry, he still doesn’t have a girlfriend. On his 30th outing, we find the laconic Highland detective happy as ever with his pet cat and dog in his beloved Lochdubh. But like Midsomer Murders, it is not long before the bodies begin to pile…
Read MoreNC500’s new partnership with adventure tour firm
The North Coast 500 has announced a new partnership with award-winning adventure tour operator Wilderness Scotland. The iconic touring route has teamed up with Aviemore-based Wilderness Scotland to create three new guided and supported road cycling tours which provide travellers with the chance to see and explore the wildlife and natural landscape of the North…
Read MoreNew study to explore impact of peatland wildfires
A new study is set to investigate the impact of a recent wildfire on peatland in Caithness and Sutherland. The Fire Blanket project will focus on the effects of a fire on approximately 60 square kilometres of land near Strathy in May 2019. The area is part of the Flow Country, the largest blanket bog…
Read MoreOriginal features remain in this 1902 property
A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…
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