Posts Tagged ‘hills’
Gardens galore can provide you with inspiration
Needing some tips for your garden this summer? Take a trip to one of the top north east gardens for a little green-fingered inspiration. 1. Laundry Cottage Laundry Cottage is open to the public as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme which allows private gardens to be viewed by appointment – admission fees are given to…
Read MoreOrmiston House is an impressive B-listed Baronial mansion
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Aberfeldy
Robert Burns once wrote, ‘Will ye go, Bonie lassie, will ye go, To the birks of Aberfeldy.’ But there’s far more to the area, in Perthshire, than that. Scottish Field presents 10 things to see and do in and around Aberfeldy. BEATRIX POTTER EXHIBITION The author spent long summer holidays in Perthshire and this exhibition…
Read MoreExcellent family home in picturesque location
A beautifully extended farmhouse which sits in a private location amongst the rolling hills is now for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Old Harestanes, near Blyth Bridge, West Linton, in the Scottish Borders, is a detached family house originally built in 1880 and extended extensively since. The traditional house is built of stone…
Read MoreA stunning Victorian home with an indoor pool
Beechwood is an impressive house in a private setting in a most desirable Scottish town. Presented for sale by Savills, this property in Melrose was originally built in the 1870s as a Victorian house, the current property has been extended in recent years to include a stunning conservatory and indoor pool. The stone building with…
Read MoreSix Scottish waterfall paradises to visit
Exploring and summertime go hand in hand and nothing feels more adventurous than stumbling upon a roaring waterfall while the sun beats down. Even if the weather can’t always be guaranteed, the beauty and drama of Scottish waterfalls will certainly not disappoint. So pack a picnic, grab your camera, look out your wellies and make…
Read MoreGet ready for the latest Bowhouse market weekend
Some of the best local produce in Fife will be showcased at the July Market Weekend at Bowhouse, this Saturday and Sunday, 13 and 14 July . As well as the freshest summer produce (from field to fork in a matter of hours), there will also be plenty of activities to keep the whole family…
Read MoreA majestic folk cruise on the Maid of the Forth
Sometimes, stepping away from routine and being a tourist in your own country is the most refreshing change. Whether it’s breaking away to the hills for a hike, taking a road trip out of the city, or indeed heading to the seaside for a good old fish supper, there is a restorative power in a…
Read MoreB listed former dower house brought to the market
An outstanding former dower house, very well-presented B Listed period property, is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Balmuirfield House is an outstanding offering superb highly spacious family accommodation in a lovely quiet setting on the edge of the thriving city of Dundee. Believed to have been completed in 1904, Balmuirfield…
Read MoreSpectacular bay views from converted cottage
A beautifully positioned home in a quite outstanding location with spectacular views over Diabaig Bay, Loch Torridon and the hills of Applecross is now for sale. Grace Cottage, at 7 Diabaig, Torridon, Achnasheen, Ross-shire, is presented to the market by Strutt and Parker. Grace Cottage is a charming converted ‘Old black house’ cottage which has…
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