Posts Tagged ‘land’
New campaign will give Scotland a push to boost £295m events business
An ambitious plan to promote Scotland as place for ‘eureka moments’ is at the core of an innovative new campaign. VisitScotland is encouraging global brands, charities and organisations from Life Sciences to Robotics to use Scotland as a place to make dynamic new discoveries and inventions in an ambitious digital campaign. The national tourism organisation…
Read MoreScottish Land & Estates were Helping It Happen in Westminster
Scottish Land & Estates has showcased how land-based businesses are Helping it Happen in an event at Westminster. Attended by politicians from across Scotland, the discussions highlighted how the rural sector was leading the charge in creating employment and housing, engaging with communities, embracing innovation and supporting wildlife and conservation in our countryside. Discussions with…
Read MoreDemand for properties with equestrian ties is on the rise in Scotland
The demand for premium Scottish properties is on the rise, especially houses with paddocks, stables or equestrian facilities. The residential lettings market in rural areas of Scotland, including Fife, Angus and Aberdeenshire, is being driven by demand for premium property. Geoff Laird-Portch, who manages residential lettings for Galbraith in Fife, Aberdeenshire and Angus, said: ‘There…
Read MoreChart toppers past and present will bring in the New Year in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay line-up has been revealed with chart-topping Rag’n’Bone Man leading the celebrations. Rag’n’Bone Man, AKA Rory Graham, admitted he’s looking forward to bringing in the New Year, with the eyes of the world upon him. He said: ‘Excited to be breaking the New Year in with the Scots at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, what a sick…
Read MorePlan to catch illegal Beauly beavers is put on hold
Scottish Natural Heritage’s work to relocate a group of beavers living on a river in the Beauly area has been suspended until early next year. The animals were released illegally, with three having previously been captured in the area. Two later died in captivity. However, the news to suspend their capture has surprised landowners and…
Read MoreConservation project to protect landmark buildings is launched in Clyde Valley
A conservation project to protect designed landmarks in the Clyde and Avon Valley has got underway. The scheme was launched in the shadow of the grandest designed landscape in the area, at Chatelherault Country Park near Hamilton. The Glorious Gardens 2 project follows a pilot phase which included research and reporting by volunteers on designed…
Read MoreA boost is tee-d up to help wildlife on the Ayrshire coast
Work to create a network of nectar-rich habitats along the Ayrshire coast has taken a step forward thanks to funding from golf’s governing body the R&A. The support from the R&A has enabled the Irvine to Girvan Nectar Network, a partnership project managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, to appoint ecologist and keen golfer Tracy…
Read MorePlanting new trees can protect £1 billion Scottish industry and 25,000 jobs
Planting new trees in Scotland could help secure the future of a £1 billion industry and 25,000 jobs, a leading industry figure has claimed. Stuart Goodall, chief executive of Confor, promoting forestry and wood, represents more than 600 forestry and wood-using businesses in Scotland, was speaking after the publication today of the stage one report on…
Read More1821: A new number for wine in Edinburgh
Peter Ranscombe joins one of Italy’s venerable wine families in Edinburgh for the launch of its inaugural ‘wine hotel’. EDINBURGH last night became home to The Wine House Hotel 1821, the first in a chain of hostelries being opened by the Zonin family. Zonin is best known for its prosecco, Italy’s most-famous sparkling wine, but…
Read MoreSeventy-year-old Glenlivet 1943 by Gordon & MacPhail commemorates key date in wartime history
An exceptionally rare wartime cask from 1943 has been unveiled as one of the oldest and most exclusive single malt whiskies in the world. The Elgin-based malt whisky specialists today (2nd October 2017) announced the release of Private Collection Glenlivet 1943 by Gordon & MacPhail , the latest offering in its ‘ Private Collection’ range.…
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