Posts Tagged ‘land’
E-Type Jaguars will be touring Scotland’s roads
The 2018 Round Britain Coastal Drive, Supporting Prostate Cancer UK, is heading to Scotland. The organiser of the event, the Jaguar E-type Club, has announced that the 19-day event will be flagged away from its starting point at Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, on September 17 by land speed record-breaker Don Wales. It will arrive in Ayr…
Read MoreA modernised mill with links to Robert Burns
An Ayrshire mill house with a historic connection to Robert Burns is now on the market. Galbraith is pleased to bring to the market Willies Mill, in an idyllic Ayrshire setting, with excellent equestrian facilities. The property has been extended and modernised in recent years and is now a very attractive, characterful family home. There…
Read MoreThere’s unusual places to stay Down on the Farm
Glamping – donning a pair of muddy wellies, lighting a roaring campfire and cuddling up to enjoy a hot chocolate and an oozing toasted marshmallow is an increasingly popular pastime. Understandably, switching off those familiar ‘pings’ of modern technology that compel us to direct our attention to a blue screen holds great appeal to many.…
Read MoreUnique Sunday brunch will now run until December
A Scots hotel’s increasingly famous International Sunday Brunch has now been extended until December due to high demand. Diners at the five-star Fairmont St Andrews’ resort are able to select as many dishes as they like from a hugely diverse and globally inspired menu, created using the finest locally sourced ingredients. Originally set to end…
Read MoreCelebrating the natural beauty of Glencoe
National Trust for Scotland president Neil Oliver has visited Glencoe to recognise the site as Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve. Joined by local schoolchildren and the charity’s staff, he unveiled a plaque to celebrate Glencoe’s new status. Neil also met with Derek Alexander, head of archaeological services, to hear about finds that had been made…
Read MoreScottish castle takes spot in UK Hidden Gems survey
An Argyll castle is on the wish-lists for many travellers, with the open-air theatre securing top spot in a new Hidden Gems survey. McCarthy & Stone’s Hidden Gems survey had over 1400 participants and a selection of Hidden Gems to choose from, took place earlier this year and garnered exciting results. With an aim to…
Read MoreA beautiful home in an outstanding location
A beautifully architect-designed eco home in an outstanding location close to the coastline and with magnificent views over the Western Isles and Torridons is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Luachran is a home truly at one with its surroundings, a property which is beautifully appointed and finished to an impressive…
Read MoreBowhill and Eskdale & Liddesdale merge
It’s all change at two Scottish estates in the south of Scotland, after it was revealed they are to merge. Buccleuch has announced today that it is to brings together the operations at its Bowhill and Eskdale and Liddesdale Estates. The new combined estate will be known as Borders Estate. Buccleuch said that Bowhill and…
Read MorePrivate residential estate in the West Highlands
A private residential estate in the heart of the stunningly beautiful West Highlands is now for sale, either as a whole, or in four lots. Knight Frank present to the market the Glen Lonan Estate, featuring an eight bedroom country house in Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute. Lonan House is an impressive B-Listed mansion house, constructed…
Read MoreLong-term vision required for Scottish agriculture
Scottish Land & Estates believes the country must seize the opportunity to carry out a comprehensive review of how the nation’s agricultural sector is to move forward in the long-term. The organisation made the comments as part of its response to the Scottish Government’s Stability and Simplicity consultation – examining the post-Brexit transition phase for…
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