Posts Tagged ‘Hill’
Forget the Caledonian cringe and just love Scotland
Why can’t we Scots shrug off that Caledonian Cringe and simply accept how much the rest of the world loves Scottishness? I’ve been living in Scotland for a few years now, ever since I met the Scottish crime writer Craig Robertson at the Left Coast Crime Conference in Colorado, and when I’m back in the…
Read MoreShooting on the island that time forgot
A pheasant shoot on Inchmurrin island in the middle of Loch Lomond feels like an escape from modern life, starting with a peaceful boat ride and ending with views of a Scottish landscape that take your breath away. The clouds may be the darkest shades of grey and the current may look a bit wild,…
Read MoreNew headmaster for Belhaven Hill School
Belhaven Hill School has appointed a new headmaster as it nears its centenary. The Board of Governors of the school have announced the appointment of Olly Langton as the school’s seventh headmaster from September 2020, after the current headmaster, Henry Knight, steps down. Henry and his wife Susannah have decided to move on to new…
Read MoreDoddie Beir will be pouring across Scotland
A Scottish hospitality group has created a one-of-a-kind pint to be poured in its bars – with all profits made going to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Inspired by the Scottish rugby legend, Doddie Beir will be served at Signature Group venues in Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews throughout the Guinness Six Nations to raise…
Read MoreBed and breakfast business on the property market
An attractive property with seven holiday cottages is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Killean Farmhouse in Inverary is a delightful traditional seven bedroom farmhouse enjoys a superb, elevated position with far reaching views across open countryside. The B listed farmhouse, parts of which are said to date from the late 1700s, is surrounded by…
Read MoreMountain photos with a view to a hill
Sven Soell’s photographs capture the mood, moment and sheer joy of being out and about on Scotland’s mountains. Photography had simply been a bit of a hobby for German-born Sven Soell before he rehomed Bert, his border collie, in 2013. ‘I had a camera and I like hill walking, and it started to become a…
Read MoreMountain film festival returns after two years
Youth – or lack of it – is no barrier as the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival highlights adventurers aged from four to 97. As the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival (EMFF) returns in February after a longer-than-normal two-year break, you might feel that you’ve aged since the last event in 2018. Don’t worry, you’ll feel more…
Read MoreExtensively renovated, immaculately presented home
A fantastic family home, situated in an idyllic rural position, is now for sale. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, Birchlands has been extensively renovated and offers a bright and modern living accommodation enjoying a private, almost secret setting within woodland amid the mature policies of the former Tweedie Estate. The property enjoys a…
Read MoreA private estate with stalking and fishing
A unique opportunity to purchase a private estate with exceptional quality stalking and fishing on the spectacular Knoydart Peninsula. Kilchoan Estate provides the perfect secluded getaway with spectacular inland and coastal views to Skye, Rum and the other Small Isles beyond. Presented for sale by Bidwells, Kilchoan Estate is located on the Knoydart Peninsula, approximately…
Read MoreWhat lies beneath in the world kayak fishing
Fishing from sea kayaks for mackerel, sea trout, skate, pollock and gurnard has increased in popularity thanks to better equipment and an enchanting environment. Kayak fishing offers a superb mix of adventure and fishing, whether in fresh water or the sea. Modern fishing kayaks provide a mechanism to access fishing grounds which would otherwise be…
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