Posts Tagged ‘living’
Why not make your own Christmas pudding this year?
The festive season is fast approaching, whether you like it or not. For many of us, a highlight of December 25 will be a Christmas pudding, which most of us tend to buy, rather than make. For many, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas pudding. If you’ve ever wanted to try making your own, we’ve…
Read MoreSpectacular views over unspoiled countryside
A charming five-bedroom detached steading in an idyllic rural setting is now for sale. Presented for sale by Halliday Homes, this is a unique opportunity to acquire Drumallan Barn in Kinbuck, Dunblane, offering spectacular views over unspoiled countryside. Set in stunning and generous garden grounds the property also offers an adjoining one and a half…
Read MoreHat’s the way to do it for Children in Need
Leading outdoors retailer Blacks has joined forces with BBC Children in Need for the second year running. They are selling bespoke bobble hats and encouraging people to organise sponsored rambles to raise money for the charity. Blacks has created the bespoke Countryfile ramble bobble hat in aid of Children in Need. It forms part of…
Read MoreA modern family home with view of Cromarty Firth
Oranjemond House is a beautifully appointed detached property with far reaching views over the Cromarty Firth and beyond. Strutt and Parker present to the market this home in Northfield, Invergordon. Oranjemond House is a fantastic family home finished to an exacting standard and brimming with features. The property enjoys an elevated position with superb open aspects…
Read MoreDownsizing can lead to the start of a new life
You’ve made the decision. The kids have flown the family home and you’re ready to sell up and move to a more compact property. It’s an exciting time. There are lots of advantages to downsizing, including lower heating bills, and fewer rooms to clean – which means more time to spend on what you would…
Read MoreChef Tony Singh urges people to Light Up a Memory
Scots celebrity chef Tony Singh is urging people to Light up a Memory on the world’s first interactive memory-powered map to support people living with terminal illnesses. Tony has joined forces with the St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh, to help launch the world’s first interactive memory-powered map as part of the charity’s new Light up…
Read MoreLest We Forget our war heroes and the poppy makers
When visiting Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh a few weeks before Remembrance Day, it would be easy to expect a flurry of activity with last minute poppies being assembled and the finishing touches being added to wreaths. But the poppy makers are surprisingly laid back having finished preparations for this year and already crafting…
Read MoreA delightful equestrian property for sale
Balhaldie Farm is an equestrian property with extensive outbuildings which is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Balhaldie Farm comprises of a modern three bedroomed dwelling house with garden grounds, equestrian facilities including stable block, outdoor arena woodlands, paddocks and former agricultural outbuildings extending in all to 8.4 Ha (20.7 acres). The house…
Read MoreUrgent help wanted in bid to save Kinloch Castle
A group has been set up to restore a beautiful Scottish castle to its former glory. Kinloch Castle on the island of Rum is a unique and wonderful time capsule. It nestles in the bay of Loch Scresort, surrounded by a shelter belt of trees, planted at the same time as the castle was built.…
Read MoreHoliday home was the best decision they ever made
For busy business owners, Alex and Daniela Vickers, buying a holiday home at Balloch Park, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, has been, in their own words, ‘the best decision we’ve ever made.’ The couple, from Bedfordshire, run a swimming pool and hot tub business, Azure Pools Ltd, and wanted an ‘escape’ holiday home property they could…
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