Posts Tagged ‘Hill’
A short story collection from beautiful Speyside
Set in beautiful Speyside, Speyside Memories contains a collection of short stories based on the author’s experiences of living in the area. The eleven stories begin with Matheson reminiscing over his childhood living on a small farm during wartime. The retired surgeon, who worked as a consultative surgeon in Aberdeen, then delves into his love…
Read MoreAn area packed with natural capital for sale
A stunning area of Inverness-shire land rich in natural capital has come to the market. Saddle Hill, a 1200-acre (486ha) property comprising open heather moorland and Caledonian pine trees will appeal to investors trying to fulfill environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) responsibilities. Jon Lambert, partner at Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group said: ‘Much of…
Read MoreBack to the Coalface as new visitor attraction opens
Crawick Multiverse is looking ahead to a new era following the official opening of The Coalface – its specially designed eco-friendly visitor facilities. The event (which was low-key due to COVID restrictions) involved Gillian Khosla, chair of the Crawick Multiverse Trust (CMT), trust Patron the Duke of Buccleuch, and the chair and chief executive of…
Read MoreLe Miccine: Showing Chianti’s cooler side
Le Miccine winemaker Paula Papini Cook is celebrating her Scottish roots in Tuscany, writes Peter Ranscombe. FOR Scots living abroad, there’s always once thing they miss more than anything else. For some, it’s Irn Bru; for others, it’s haggis. For Paula Papini Cook, the winemaker at Le Miccine in Tuscany, it’s tattie scones. While she…
Read MoreCold Town glory: Reconnecting beer to pubs
Peter Ranscombe visits Edinburgh’s Cold Town brewery to hear how head brewer Ed Evans takes inspiration from pubgoers. WHAT inspires brewers? For some, it’s the hops, and the arrival of more and more varieties from around the world. For others, it’s the malt, and the challenge of balancing the depth with the freshness. For Ed…
Read MoreOffers over £1.6 million to buy this Scottish estate
A compact residential estate with outstanding views over the River Tay to the hills beyond is for sale – with a closing date on May 19 2021. With a principal house in Highland Perthshire, two detached cottages, grazing land, salmon fishing rights and woodland, it is available as a whole or in lots. Presented by…
Read MoreNational Trust for Scotland ready to reopen
The National Trust for Scotland has set out plans to reopen built heritage in its care from Monday, 26 April. Castles, houses, museums, visitors centres, cafes and shops will reopen to the public for the first time since they closed in December due to national lockdown restrictions. Some of the most popular properties have also…
Read MoreNew forestry business launches with familiar faces
Well-known forestry specialists have launched a new business, Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group. Surveyors Jon Lambert, Fenning Welstead and Jock Galbraith, who previously worked for John Clegg & Co, have formed a new partnership operating throughout the UK. Based in Edinburgh’s Charlotte Square, Goldcrest’s services include buying and selling forestry and land on behalf of…
Read MoreJust a handful of lodges remain at Balloch Park
Just five custom built, sustainable timber lodges remain for sale in a Scottish country estate. Mains of Taymouth Country Estate at Kenmore has announced that it only has five of its luxury timber lodges left for sale in the second phase at Balloch Park, its residential, buy to let and holiday home development. Priced from…
Read MoreOffers over £1.5 million for a private residential estate
A stunning nine-bedroom property with an indoor swimming pool has been brought to the market for offers over £1.5 million. Presented by Knight Frank, Camusericht Lodge sits in a wonderfully private position facing south with impressive views towards Loch Rannoch with the distant peaks of Glen Lyon. The traditional sporting lodge has been refurbished to…
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