Posts Tagged ‘land’
Book review – The Cod Hunters by John Goodlad
For the best part of a century, cod was the mainstay of the Shetland fishing industry, and intrepid skippers criss-crossed the north Atlantic in search of the richest grounds. Trips of three months’ duration were not uncommon, and the lives of fishermen, many as young as 14, were fraught with incredible danger and discomfort. In…
Read MoreScottish wood aims to spearhead the future of foresting
Elderslie Estates has won a prestigious Scotland’s Finest Woods Award. And now it is wholly committed to being in the ‘vanguard of innovation’ to realise the tremendous potential of forestry in the future. The estate, near Houston, Renfrewshire, has been named joint winner in the Quality Timber Category of the awards and receives the John…
Read MoreNominations now sought for Scottish Rural Awards
Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A set of 13 categories are open…
Read MoreThis log cabin is packed full of traditional charm
A beautiful log cabin with four bedrooms, two reception rooms and a sauna is now available. Presented by Galbraith, Balnabrechan Lodge in Angus is a delightful smallholding extending to some 9.83 acres in total. Balnabrechan Lodge is a fine timber framed log cabin under a tiled roof set within its own garden ground and located separately…
Read MoreAward-winning chef to cook up a storm at Open after party
The chef behind 2 AA rosettes and Michelin-recommended The Tayberry will cater for celebrities and golfers at Hamilton Grand Live – The Open Championship after party on 22 July. Adam Newth (27), proprietor of the Broughty Ferry restaurant, was crowned Young Scottish Chef of the Year and Young Scottish Seafood Chef of the Year in…
Read MoreStunning views and peaceful living in central Scotland
An attractive county property in an elevated position commanding exceptional views of the Clyde Valley is now for sale. Ashdean, in Crossford, near Carluke, South Lanarkshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith, giving views over the River Clyde and the surrounding countryside. Ashdean comprises of a traditional house with a useful range of outbuildings which…
Read MoreNew scheme gives pupils skills for land-based sector careers
A new partnership between Scotland’s Rural College and East Lothian Council will give secondary school pupils the skills to work in the land-based sector. Pupils will have the chance to work in SRUC’s laboratories and the college’s Rural Skills outreach programme will see lecturers deliver classes in East Lothian two days a week. During a…
Read More2019 Scottish Rural Awards open for nominations
Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A set of 13 categories are open…
Read MoreA bright bungalow offering great country aspects
A spacious detached bungalow offering tremendous countryside views is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Roundlewood, near Kelso, enjoys an excellent rural location a short distance to the north east of Stichill. The property enjoys magnificent south easterly outlooks over the Tweed Valley to the Cheviots. Roundlewood is an attractive modern detached bungalow offering versatile,…
Read MoreSo you think you want to open your own distillery?
It seems that barely a month goes by in Scotland without news of another new distillery being created. It takes guts, the patience of a saint and a considerable amount of cash to get a whisky distillery up and running. However, unlike many other investments if it all goes wrong, you can also drown your…
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