Dumfries and Galloway house sales at highest level in a decade

Property consultancy Galbraith says that the property sector in Dumfries & Galloway is at its most buoyant since 2008. They say houses are selling faster and an increasing number of properties selling at a closing date. The firm sells 130 residential properties per annum in Dumfries & Galloway, on average, with the majority of these…

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A delightful equestrian property for sale

Balhaldie Farm is an equestrian property with extensive outbuildings which is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Balhaldie Farm comprises of a modern three bedroomed dwelling house with garden grounds, equestrian facilities including stable block, outdoor arena woodlands, paddocks and former agricultural outbuildings extending in all to 8.4 Ha (20.7 acres). The house…

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Duo add expertise to Scottish Land & Estates

Scottish Land & Estates has boosted its policy expertise with the appointment of two new staff members. Rebekah Strong joins the organisation in the newly created role of environment assistant whilst Emma Steel starts work at SLE as a policy assistant to support the team in political, stakeholder and member engagement. The new additions to…

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Joint statement hits back at anti-shooting activists

Countryside and wildlife organisations have appealed for the Scottish Government-led review into grouse moor management to be allowed to take its course in the interests of rural Scotland. The British Association of Shooting and Conservation, The Scottish Countryside Alliance, Scottish Land & Estates and the Scottish Association of Country Sports issued a joint statement as…

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A stunning Scottish castle in a lovely rural location

Spectacular historic castle set in sweeping grounds bordered by the River Almond is now for sale. Presented to the market by Savills, Illieston Castle in Broxburn, West Lothian is approached down a tree lined avenue, with a pair of intricate baroque gates opening onto a gravelled courtyard. The warm rubble construction of the property is…

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Rural innovators are honoured with their awards

Five projects and organisations from across Scotland have been named as outstanding examples of rural innovation by winning Scottish Rural Innovators Awards. Held every two years, the awards are organised and hosted by Scottish Rural Action to highlight excellence in rural innovation in meeting the needs of rural communities. The winning projects will all be…

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The buried secrets of ruins found in a park

Aden Park is a jewel in the heart of Central Buchan, ‘The Land of Plenty’. It is situated next to the equally stunning Pitfour Estate. These two picturesque areas are connected via the Buchan Formartine Way. About four years ago I was walking through Aden Park with my dog Mhorlich when he ran off, probably chasing some…

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The long-haired lover from Lanarkshire

Bursting into British consciousness in the early 1970s, Jimmy Osmond remains the youngest performer to have a number one single in the UK charts, with his 1972 hit Long-haired Lover from Liverpool taking the top spot when he was just nine years old. From there his career snowballed. Later working with his brothers Alan, Wayne,…

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Scots casualties at the Battle of The Alamo

The Alamo is known as ‘the Shrine of Texas Liberty’. Ever since the victory at San Jacinto in 1836, Texans and other Americans have shouted ‘Remember the Alamo’ as they charged into battle. But 80% of the men who died at the Alamo in 1836 were Scots or of Scots descent – and all of…

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You can’t go wrong with Glengarioch washed chocolate

East on the Green Chef Craig Wilson reveals all about the menu, suppliers and new gin garden at one of Aberdeenshire’s top fine dining restaurants. How would you describe the restaurant? A special occasion, fine dining restaurant with a strong focus on local ingredients and fresh produce. Tell us about the menu? Dishes are created…

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