Aberdeenshire landscapes inspire artist Susie

Laurencekirk oil painter Susie B. Lee uses bold gestures and subtles tones to depict the wildness and drama of Aberdeenshire’s landscapes. You can see where Susie gets the inspiration for her landscape oil paintings, described appropriately by one of her clients as ‘emotive, passionate and dramatic’. Her studio is a large, converted barn which practically…

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Spring Fling event gives artists a sense of place

More than 30 artists and makers will explore their sense of place in a special exhibition ahead of the annual Spring Fling open studios weekend. Many are inspired by the land, sea and skyscapes of Dumfries and Galloway, where the annual event takes place, or by different parts of Scotland. For others it’s the towns…

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Stunning £1.3million+ sporting estate for sale

Wester Gartchonzie is a delightful mixed sporting estate, which will offer the purchaser a rare opportunity to acquire a 600-acre estate. Presented by Galbraith, it has a desirable traditional farmhouse in an exceptionally scenic location bordering Loch Venacher in Stirlingshire. The property is for sale as a whole or in two lots. Duncan Barrie, who…

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The life of Thomas Telford to be marked at festival

Thomas Telford is one of the most influential Scots of the last couple of hundred years – and yet he’s largely anonymous in the land of his birth. Many may know and recognise his name, but his contribution to not just Scotland, but the rest of the UK, often passes under the radar. A civil…

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Scottish charity will benefit from Harry and Meghan’s wedding

A Scottish charity is to benefit from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Wilderness Foundation UK has been listed as one of seven charities selected by Prince Harry and Ms Megan Markle to receive donations in place of gifts to celebrate their wedding on 19 May. The couple have chosen to re-direct…

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Anchored Under Red Rock exhibition will be a coastal treat

The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is presenting a stunning display of work inspired by the coastline. Anchored Under Red Rock is a selling exhibition of works from across the career of Devon-based artist Graham Rich. Rich’s works range from large scale installations to small constructed scenes formed from the remnants of boats and objects…

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Glasgow and Edinburgh to host musical celebrations

VE Day celebrations in Scotland are being marked with a special musical production. In commemoration of the miracle of Dunkirk and the decisive victory of the Battle of Britain,Our Finest Hour will see TV star Kevin Whately host a pair of triumphant and rousing concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Featuring vocalist Annie Gill and the…

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B-listed farmhouse comes with garden centre and tearoom

An impressive Georgian farmhouse with a small garden centre and coffee shop is now for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith,  Overton Farm offers an impressive Category B-listed farmhouse with spacious living accommodation situated in a peaceful rural situation. There are 12.28 acres of grounds in all, with 10.6 acres of grazing land, presently…

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Sweet dreams with Adam’s fantastic fiddling skills

Scottish Composer of the Year Adam Sutherland’s new album does indeed come from Some Other Land. As one of Scotland’s foremost fiddlers, having cut his teeth with such luminaries as the Peatbog Faeries, Croft No. 5 and Treacherous Orchestra and not forgetting the immense talents of Session A9, it is perhaps not by accident that…

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Lots of cool new things to find at Discovery Point

Exciting new interactive exhibits are all set  to be explored at Discovery Point in Dundee this Easter. Visitors to Discovery Point, the site of the historic RRS Discovery ship, can channel their inner explorer thanks to a host of new exhibits. The five-star attraction, located at Dundee’s waterfront, has updated its gallery spaces to include…

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