Posts Tagged ‘living’
Celebrate an old Gaelic festival with family fun
With grey skies, snow and cold winds, it just hasn’t felt like spring at all. Almond Valley have always gone big for Easter but with the horrible weather, guests have missed out on the fun. The family attraction have taken matters into their own hands and are offering visitors something else to celebrate – a…
Read MoreMarathon man Gavin puts his best feet forward
A type 1 diabetic who aims to complete 25 marathons in one month across the UK and Ireland has completed the Edinburgh leg of his countrywide tour. Gavin Griffiths from London began the marathon on Easter Road at 9am yesterday, passed Edinburgh Castle around his midway mark and concluded the marathon successfully near the Edinburgh…
Read MoreHigh demand for homes at new development
An upmarket homebuilder has seen significant demand for one of its most popular family homes in the east of Scotland. To date, CALA Homes (East) has sold nearly 30 Crichton homes across its East of Scotland developments in the last 12 months. This housestyle continues to be a hugely popular choice for homebuyers seeking a…
Read MoreA house by the sea with beautiful views
A beautiful home offering incredible sea views is on the market in Argyll. Achnaha in Glenbarr, Tarbert, has five bedrooms, two reception rooms, and approximately 85 acres of ground, in addition to a further three bedroom cottage. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, Achnaha is a unique, small residential estate, extending to approximately…
Read More5 spring updates for your home
With warmer days finally upon us, it’s time for a spring clean and some new homeware accessories, says Livingston Designer Outlet’s stylist Linsey Lindley. She’s all about adding bursts of colour and changing your accessories to transition effortlessly into spring. Here are Linsey’s five top tips for sprucing up your home this season: 1. If…
Read MoreFolk tunes kept music legend Phil happy even as a tot
Legendary Scottish folk musician Phil Cunningham tells Scottish Field about his introduction to music and his Edinburgh childhood. I was born in Simpson Memorial in 1960, which I think was part of the Old Royal Infirmary on Lauriston Place. My mum and dad lived in a council housing estate in Magdalene down near Portobello. It…
Read MoreVeterans’ charity receives game meat donations
A charity established to tackle food poverty has just delivered more than 1000 meals with game meat to heroes in need. The Country Food Trust has assisted the Coming Home Centre, a charitable organisation supporting local veterans and serving military personnel in Glasgow. The Coming Home Centre aids veterans with mental and physical health, homelessness…
Read MoreA wealth of health comes to a serene location
An inaugural festival of health, beauty and well-being will bring a feel good factor to East Lothian. Archerfield Walled Garden in Dirleton is delighted to announce it will host a packed festival celebrating well-being, health and beauty in one of East Lothian’s most beautifulsettings. The Detox Health Beauty Day at Archerfield Walled Garden will see…
Read MoreHelp give your skin a healthy glow in spring
Skin that’s been wrapped up against the cold and dried out by central heating can need a little help to recover its glow. Fortunately help is at hand with the Spring Age Defy Pro-Collagen Spa Day from Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa in Aberfoyle. This day of complete indulgence and relaxation, which costs from…
Read MoreA trip down memory lane with Scottish Field
Scottish Field has been in print for well over a century, and in that time, we’ve changed a lot. For example, did you know that the magazine was originally called The Scottish Field? And we were ‘devoted to manly sport and outdoor life’? Looking back to 1921, the people were living in a country still recovering from the…
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