Posts Tagged ‘Highlands’
Scotland’s self-catering industry conference
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers is holdings its annual conference and exhibition later this month. The ASSC event is the only major event aimed directly at the people and businesses providing short-term let and holiday rental accommodation in Scotland. The 2018 conference will be a UK-wide event, attracting fellow self-caterers/short-term rental operators, suppliers and industry…
Read MoreA coastal Scottish castle for sale at £3.9million
A 32 bedroom Scottish castle with views over the sea is for sale in the Highlands. Presented by Knight Frank, Ackergill Castle in Wick is a historic building in a spectacular coastal setting. At the heart is a 15th century tower, significantly extended in the 19th century and extensively refurbished and renovated in the 21st…
Read MoreYour vote could help stop red squirrel extinction
An innovative Highlands project bidding to stop Scotland’s red squirrels from becoming extinct will be stepped up if conservation charity Trees for Life wins an online vote for a major European funding award. With the UK’s red squirrels at risk, the charity’s pioneering Reds Return project has been shortlisted to receive more than £25,000 in…
Read MoreThe ultimate retreat for the sporting enthusiast
Culfoichbeg is an outstanding country property in an exceptional setting overlooking the River Spey in the Highlands. The property, presented to the market by the Galbraith Group, lies in the heart of the Speyside countryside and is surrounded by the protected environment of the Tulchan Estate, providing the ultimate retreat for the sporting enthusiast. With…
Read MoreBeautiful walks for the whole family to enjoy
A series of family friendly walking events are taking place against the exhilarating backdrop of Wester Ross in the Highlands this month. Hosted by the National Trust for Scotland, the programme of guided treks, which includes an opportunity to spot wild red deer, hear stories from the past and take photos in the beautiful heart…
Read MoreA new visitor centre by the banks of Loch Ness
Restoration work has started at the site of a new multi-million pound visitor destination on the banks of Loch Ness. Housed within the former Dochgarroch village hall, the new unique destination is due to open its doors in May 2019 and is poised to become a beacon of Highland hospitality. Once complete, the development, which…
Read MoreShades of grey keep artist Ron Lawson engaged
In recent years, Perthshire based artist Ron Lawson has become one of the UK’s most popular and sought after landscape artists. With regular sell-out exhibitions such is the demand for his work, Ron celebrates 40 years of exhibiting his paintings this October with his biggest ever exhibition to date. The Grey Light at the Strathearn…
Read MoreThe joy of six as new whiskies are revealed
Six new limited edition Scotch whiskies have been revealed at Distell’s first annual showcase event, The Malt Gallery. The new releases represent the four distilleries in the Distell portfolio, from Deanston in the Highlands to its West coast island presence with Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Ledaig: Tobermory 2005 (12 YO) Fino Cask Finish, RRP £110; Ledaig…
Read MoreGet ready to step back in time in the Highlands
A special celebration of Highland heritage is to get underway later this month. For three weeks, from Friday 28 September, the Highland Archaeology Festival will offer throughout the Highlands a range of walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, the annual conference, special children’s activities and other events for all ages. Now in its 25th year, the 2018…
Read MoreHebridean meeting to boost world’s rural enterprises
Delegates from all over the world are gathering in the Outer Hebrides this week. Around 50 people are attending the Social Enterprise Rural Symposium 2018. The event is part of the Social Enterprise World Forum 2018, which was held in Edinburgh last week, and will take place at An Lanntair today (Monday) and Talla na…
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