Posts Tagged ‘hills’
Taking a look at golf in unexpected places
From the hills of Northumberland, through Border Reiver country and up to Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, the journey taken in this book explores the possibilities for playing golf in remote, beautiful and unexpected places. This ideal golfer’s guide showcases a selection of nine-hole courses in spectacular settings in a book that is sure to go…
Read MoreOffers over £1.95 million for 10 bedroom Baronial mansion
A historically special Scottish Baronial mansion in a stunning rural setting is now on the property market. Erected in 1852-3, Borthwick Hall is of considerable interest as one of the favourite domestic works by the architect John Henderson (1804-1862) who is renowned as an early exponent of the Gothic Revival style in Scotland and was…
Read MoreA seven bedroom home with history and distinction
A distinguished seven bedroom period villa, of substantial proportion, offering sophisticated and spacious family living accommodation, set over three floors. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, Comely Park Houses is a most-impressive, category C-Listed house, which has successfully evolved through the passage of time, to afford modern family living in a refined setting. Comely…
Read MoreGrouse moor helps golden eagle conservation
A Highland estate is encouraging other land owners to get involved with a ground-breaking Scottish golden eagle conservation project after eagle chicks were donated to the project. As one of the first estates involved in the pioneering South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, Pitmain and Glenbanchor Estate, a 12,000 acre estate near Kingussie, volunteered to…
Read MoreLatest Macallan folio series now in boutiques
The next instalment in the Macallan’s iconic series that celebrates the classic advertising campaigns of the brand is now on sale in Macallan Boutiques at London Heathrow, Dubai and Taiwan Taoyuan airports. The fifth release from The Macallan Archival Series highlights an advert featuring the tale of a ‘Luggy Bonnet’ with the words ‘Keep this…
Read MoreAn attractive period home with a modern extension
An outstanding village house offering fantastic period accommodation with a delightful garden is now on the market. Presented by Galbraith, Castlebank House is a superb family house standing in a central position in the sought after village of Ceres. With a charming stone facade under a slate roof, with modern extension to the rear, Castlebank…
Read MoreA beautiful family home in a semi-rural setting
A beautifully appointed family home in a semi-rural setting is now on the property market. Riverside House is in a delightful semi-rural setting, in Farr, Inverness. Built by the current owners in 1997, the house has spacious and well-appointed single storey accommodation with generous reception rooms, four comfortable en suite bedrooms and the sun room…
Read MoreTried and tested – these boots were made for walking
Tried and tested: The Scarpa Mens Peak GTX walking boots. I love nothing more than getting out into the countryside, walking for miles and getting lost in amongst beautiful land and seascapes. A previous pair of Scarpa boots – which took me all over Scotland until I was literally walking out of them – saw…
Read MoreHills & Harbour Gin takes a top award
A Scots distiller was celebrating big this week after winning the top award for ‘Best Scottish London Dry’ Gin at this year’s World Gin Awards held in London. Taking home a win in the most competitive category against many well-known and respected Scottish gin brands delighted the Crafty Distillery, based in Galloway, believing it shows…
Read MoreScots wildlife park is made available for sale
An established wildlife park nestled in the picturesque Perthshire hills is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Auchingarrich Wildlife Park has been privately run by the Scott family for over 10 years who have made many improvements under their ownership to create a wildlife park of the highest standard. It benefits from year-round…
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