Posts Tagged ‘horse’
A trip down memory lane with Scottish Field
Scottish Field has been in print for well over a century, and in that time, we’ve changed a lot. For example, did you know that the magazine was originally called The Scottish Field? And we were ‘devoted to manly sport and outdoor life’? Looking back to 1921, the people were living in a country still recovering from the…
Read MoreLots to mill over with this conversion full of character
Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…
Read MoreSwinton Manse offers versatile family accommodation
Swinton Manse offers a peaceful and private location in the Scottish Borders. Galbraith present this beautiful home, at the east end of Swinton, immediately to the west of Swinton Church (which dates from 1729). Swinton Manse is an imposing traditional detached manse understood to date from 1771, with more recent extensions having been added in…
Read MoreActor Gregor Fisher discusses his favourite whisky
The Rab C Nesbitt actor tells us about Scotland’s national drink. Do you remember the first time you drank whisky? Yes, my mother was never a big drinker, but she always enjoyed a whisky and lemonade and would make me one too. That was the tipple of the time. It would be something very ordinary,…
Read MoreRevamp will have you coming back for more
White Horse Oyster Bar If you consider yourself to be a foodie, then get a date in the diary to road-test The White Horse Oyster Bar as soon as possible. This is one of the best new launches in the capital in recent memory, with an old man’s boozer transformed into a fantastic – and…
Read MoreWhen the steaks are high head to Gaucho
Gaucho Love and marriage, a horse and a carriage, steak and Malbec – the latter doesn’t have quite the same ring, but it’s still a match made in heaven. And Gaucho is Nirvana for fans of this particular pairing. With impressively high-end décor, the restaurant lies beneath a small bar area and is resplendent with…
Read MoreNew Scottish gin aims to conquer the equestrian market
A new Scottish gin aimed at the equestrian market has been given its official launch. And Ginkhana has already received the seal of approval from two Olympian equestrian legends, Sir Mark Todd and Pippa Funnell MBE. Ginkhana launched its first small batch expression in partnership with Twin River Distillery in Royal Deeside. The spirit has…
Read MoreBeautiful Georgian country house can be yours – for over £1.1million
A picturesque Georgian country house set in 14 acres with excellent equestrian facilities and extensive outbuildings can be yours. Savills presents to the market Tillyochie House in Kinross, which is for sale at offers over £1,100,000. Tillyochie House is a classical Georgian country house which sits in a beautiful private setting within its own mature grounds.…
Read MoreIt’s 40 years since Mull of Kintyre topped the charts
As the Christmas number one is set to be revealed, this year marks the 40th anniversary of a distinctly Scottish-sounding song. Paul McCartney’s Mull of Kintyre, co-written with Denny Laine and featuring the Campbeltown Pipe Band, topped the charts, and for a number of years was the biggest-selling single of all time – and also…
Read MoreFarmhouse offers a fantastic lifestyle with equestrian facilities and cottage
A stunning farmhouse on the outskirts of Glasgow is currently on the market. Robb Residential present West Carswell Farm in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, which is set in a private yet convenient rural location, with a fine farmhouse, secondary cottage, steadings and stables with livery business infrastructure and offering a range of further business and development opportunities. The…
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