A traditional crofthouse on the market in Aberdeenshire

A charming property in rural Aberdeenshire is now available. Sunnyside of Slacks is presented to the market by Brown & McRae. The property is a charming three bedroom granite built 1½ storey dwellinghouse, which enjoys an extremely pleasant rural setting, approximately three miles from the popular village of New Deer. Sunnyside of Slacks is accessed…

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Edinburgh’s summer bolthole still has so much to offer

Portobello was traditionally Edinburgh’s playground and it still draws the crowds to its beach and promenade when the weather is fine. When summer blesses the capital with warm sunny days, there’s nothing better than a stroll along Portobello’s promenade with an ice cream (flake optional) in hand, as you relax and soak up the rays.…

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A country house on the banks of the Dee

A grand country house on the riverbank with a prime stretch of fishing is now on the market. Presented by Stutt and Parker, Waterstone House and Fishings, in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, is for sale as a whole, or in two lots. Lot one is Waterstone House, and is for sale for offers over £1,100,000. This is…

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Youngsters at the heart of this year’s Blas Festival

More than 1000 people are to take part in a Highland music festival celebrating Scotland’s young musicians. The programme for this year’s Blas Festival has been launched and revealed an outstanding line up of musicians from Scotland and further afield as well as some exciting opportunities for budding young musicians and composers. Blas, which means…

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Granite City preparing to hold its eighth art fair

Lovers of Scottish landscapes and the wonders of our natural habitat will be spoiled for choice next month. The eighth Aberdeen Art Fair, which again takes place at the Granite City’s iconic Beach Ballroom, will have a diverse range of works, in very contrasting styles, on show throughout the weekend. Athens born Maria Michopoulou, owner…

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Inspiration to Peter Pan author is for sale

A Scottish countryside home which inspired Peter Pan author J M Barrie to pen some of his best works has landed on the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram , The Manse is situated on the edge of Glenprosen village near Kirriemuir, Angus, where the author was born and spent his early life. Occupying…

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Scottish Land and Estates appoints new support officer

A new regional support officer for South East Scotland and the Borders has been appointed by Scottish Land & Estates. Clare Sturla joins the land-based business organisation from the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC), where she served as Agri and Rural Affairs Manager. Prior to her time at SAYFC, Clare worked for Members…

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Book review – 1824: The World’s First Football Club

Queen’s Park Football Club are acknowledged as Scotland’s oldest football club, having been founded in 1867. But Hampden Park’s finest weren’t the first team in the land. The Foot-Ball Club which was formed in Edinburgh in 1824, the world’s first known organisation dedicated to football. It was founded by John Hope, a student lawyer, and…

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Donations needed to save a Scottish relic from 1716

The Scottish public is being urged to play its part to raise at least £3000 to save and restore an 18th century relic. On Saturday, 18 August, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries will reveal the unique and ancient carrying banner that marked the foundation of Dunfermline’s Ancient Society of Gardeners in 1716. The large banner…

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A beautiful B-listed home is now available to buy

A handsome detached Georgian house protected by a category ‘B’ listing is now available to purchase. Presented by Robb Residential, Ardlamont House, near Tighnabruaich, dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. The house is of harled finish with painted smooth ashlar at quoins, window mullions and door…

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