Posts Tagged ‘hills’
The Scottish castle looking for a new king or queen
A spectacular historic castle set in sweeping grounds bordered by the River Almond is a stunning property that is bound to impress. Illieston Castle, in Broxburn, West Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. Illieston Castle is thought to date back to the late 16th or early 17th century, when it served as the…
Read MoreBeautiful home in desirable Upper Bridge of Allan can be yours
A handsome stone built property in the desirable Upper Bridge of Allan is now on the market. Maryfield, at 8 Glen Road, Bridge of Allan, has five bedrooms (two en suite) and four reception rooms, and is a handsome stone built house which is thought to date back to 1860. The house has been extended…
Read MoreReclaimed stone from original steading gives West Freuchies a special quality
West Freuchies is a substantial rural country house and independent Mill House, located near Blairgowrie in Perthshire. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a substantial property which was constructed around 1995 using the stone reclaimed from the original steading which stood there. It has a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the main house, but independently accessed,…
Read MoreB-listed coachhouse conversion at the heart of a conservation village
A category B listed building at the heart of a beautiful Scottish conservation village is now available to buy. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Loanfoot is house of great character and charm situated in the heart of Skirling, in the Scottish Borders. The property was formerly a coaching inn and has many period features…
Read MoreEdwardian class in a stunning home with impressive views
A fine, late-Edwardian house with elegant period features and ties to local heritage is now available. Dechmont House, in Deans, Livingston, presides over approximately one acre of established garden grounds, and offers flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with splendid, southerly views to the Pentland Hills. Brought to the market by Rettie, Dechmont House is a handsome…
Read MoreGenerous gamekeepers do their bit to help those in need
Gamekeepers and estates across Angus and Grampian teamed up to provide meals of fresh local game for over 600 homeless and vulnerable people at Christmas. Angus Glens Moorland Group and Grampian Moorland Group were established in 2015 to showcase working and community life in remote rural glens. Over the past year they have been working…
Read MoreExplore Scotland’s beauty from the comfort of your armchair
Scotland’s great outdoors is being brought into our homes this week in a new TV show. The two episodes of Roads Less Travelled – The Heart of Scotland, will be broadcast on BBC Two Scotland from 7-9pm, on Wednesday, 27 December, and Thursday, 28 December. This year, Scotland’s best known outdoors man, Cameron McNeish, is…
Read MoreImpressive stone-built cottage has been modernised and upgraded
A delightful four-bedroom stone-built cottage enjoying superb open views over the Kyle of Sutherland has been brought to the market. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a modernised and upgraded home, yet maintaining many original features, in a tranquil, secluded and rural location. Easter Achnahanat is situated in the most stunning elevated position overlooking the…
Read MoreBeechmount House offers a stunning opportunity
A spectacular 19th century mansion and private estate with potential for restoration to form one of the finest houses in Scotland in on the market. Rettie and Co and Scarlett Land and Development are the joint agent for Beechmount House, on Corstorphine Road in Edinburgh.It is a spectacular mansion house and private estate with gate…
Read MoreWines for Christmas 2017
Peter Ranscombe goes on a shopping spree to suggest some stonking wines for the Christmas dinner table. INSTEAD of The Grape & The Grain’s usual “100 wines for Christmas”, I thought I’d try something a wee bit different this year. I’ve grouped together these recommendations according to the shops that sell each wine, as opposed…
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