Posts Tagged ‘land’
Trail blazers are damaging Scotland’s natural landscape
Unauthorised mountain bike trails are causing safety problems in Scotland. Care for the Countryside, an initiative organised by Scottish Land & Estates, is warning of the safety risks posed by poorly constructed self-built trails. The past decade has witnessed the popularity of mountain biking in Scotland reach an all-time high, with purpose built facilities such…
Read MoreCarcrabank Hill Farm goes on the market
Galbraith presents to the market Cacrabank Farm in Selkirk. This is an excellent hill farm with forestry potential extending to about 687.29 acres with cottage and comprehensive modern steading. Cacrabank Farm lies at the junction of the Rankle Burn and the Ettrick Water, near Tushielaw, about 15 miles south west of Selkirk in the Ettrick…
Read MoreImpressive Scottish home with 360 degree views hits the market
House hunters searching for modern living set against an incredible, 360 degree view of the Scottish countryside, need look no further than An Lanntair. The three-bedroom property on the Isle of Coll, Argyll and Bute, offers a truly unique countryside location with unspoiled views as far as the eye can see. The rugged landscape surrounding…
Read MoreBorders aims to capitalise on success of re-opened railway line
Plans to boost business in the borders has been approved, to expand on the success of the reopened Borders Railway. Scottish Borders councillors have agreed to progress plans for an innovation park in Tweedbank to maximise the economic impact of the Borders Railway and provide modern facilities for new and expanding businesses and support future…
Read MoreFarmhouse offers country lifestyle and the comforts of modern living
A unique opportunity to live in a beautifully renovated farmhouse on the renowned Gleneagles Estate has arisen, giving interested parties the chance to enjoy a country lifestyle with all the comforts of modern living. The newly renovated property is set in a stunning, secluded rural location, only five miles from the famed Gleneagles Hotel and…
Read MoreProtest march against plans to build homes on Culloden site
A group protesting at plans to build homes on part of the historic Culloden battlefield are holding a march next weekend. The group to Stop Development at Culloden have announced their plants to hold a march to protest against Kirkwood Homes Ltd’s proposal to build 16 homes at Viewhill Farm. The proposed development is called…
Read MoreThe sum for Scottish farm land is greater than the parts
When it comes to selling farmland, the sum is proving to be greater than the parts. In the last 12 months more than 60 farms totaling in excess of 20,000 acres with a value in excess of £65 million were sold by Galbraith in Scotland. A number of these farms were sold in lots, with…
Read MoreShocking statistics as litter found on Scotland’s beaches rises
Litter on Scottish beaches is on the rise, according to a shocking new report. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) runs the annual Great British Beach Clean every September and it’s the UK’s largest and most influential beach clean-up and survey where all items found are recorded according to an internationally agreed methodology. In Scotland beach…
Read MorePast masters given a new outing in the 21st century
A rare collection of whisky in vintage casks found in a once-dormant distillery is being released as part of a new collection. Glenglassaugh, nestled along the coast of northern Scotland in Sandend Bay, has been revived, and this latest collection marks batch three in Glenglassaugh’s rare cask releases, each cask distilled between 1965 and 1986…
Read MorePuppet campaign urges public to be #CanalCareful this winter
Scottish Canals is urging the public to be #CanalCareful this winter with a campaign featuring a puppet show inspired by the wildlife that inhabits Scotland’s inland waterways. The four puppets – a swan, kingfisher, hedgehog and red squirrel – highlight how to enjoy Scotland’s canals safely during the colder weather. The first episode featuring a…
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