Posts Tagged ‘Hill’
School prepares to premiere new composition
Composer Tom David Wilson is leading pupils of St Mary’s Music School through their final practice sessions ahead of the premier performance of his new composition. Imagined Conversation on Blackford Hill which will feature in the school’s first live concert since the start of the pandemic, on Monday December 13. St Mary’s Music School has…
Read MoreSpace and comfort in an energy efficient modern home
Mansfield Park is a modern, energy efficient and beautifully designed family home. Presented by Paton & Co, it lies in the heart of the Scottish Borders, just on the edge of the popular town of Jedburgh. Mansfield Park offers four very comfortable bedrooms (three en-suite), open plan family kitchen/dining room, formal living room, sitting room…
Read MoreAn incredible 14th century Scottish castle for sale
An outstanding historic 14th century castle with panoramic views over the Lothians and the Forth Estuary has been brought to the market. Presented by Savills, Fa’side Castle is an impressive stone castle with many historic features. The main vaulted front door leads to a laigh (lower) hall with a flagstone floor and beamed ceiling. Off…
Read MoreA superb family home with views over the Dee
Norton House is a magnificent Victorian detached property dating back to 1840, sitting proudly in around one acre of beautiful garden grounds with a south facing aspect and view towards the River Dee. Presented by Galbraith, the property was extended during the late 1950s to create the home of today, and has been a superb…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin introduces a ‘drinkable’ wreath
Christmas is coming – and this year will hopefully hail the return of parties, friends, and plenty of yuletide fun. In preparation, Edinburgh Gin has joined with luxury London florist, Wild at Heart, to create the ultimate Christmas wreath for festive entertaining – one that doesn’t just go on yourwall… but also in your cocktail.…
Read MoreThe Coach House is an amazing country home
A stunning country house with land is now for sale in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Paton & Co, the Coach House is a beautiful, well presented five-bedroom family home set in the heart of the stunning Tweed Valley. The property is in excellent condition inside and out, extends to about 360m2/3864 ft2 and offers…
Read MoreAn impressive late 18th century farmhouse for sale
A beautiful B-listed country house with surrounding land has been brought to the market. Presented by Paton & Co, Hallydown House is a late 18th century farmhouse set in particularly beautiful garden grounds overlooking the popular village of Coldingham, in Berwickshire. The property offers very comfortable, well-appointed family accommodation located in some of the most…
Read MoreHuge demand for teenage crops in the forestry industry
More than 2500 hectares of forestry – and land suitable for planting – worth more than £34 million is coming to the market. It is part of Goldcrest Land & Forestry’s Autumn Launch, adding to a bumper year for the forestry industry with UK-wide figures expected to top £300m. Sales have already overtaken the £200m…
Read MoreBringing life back to the Firth of Forth in new project
Seagrass meadows and oysters are being put on the path to recovery in the Firth of Forth in a major marine restoration project that will enhance the local environment and help tackle climate change. Announced days before the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference gets underway in Glasgow, ‘Restoration Forth’ – supported by the ScottishPower Foundation…
Read MoreEco play Who Are You? ready to receive its premiere
An environmentally-themed play is set to take to the stage – and online – in the capital this month. Pitlochry Festival Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, in association with Naked Productions, are staging the Sound Stage premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s (Our Country’s Good) new environmentally themed play Who Are You?. Sound Stage is…
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