Posts Tagged ‘National Trust for Scotland’
Natural inspiration for new exhibition of sculptures
A reknowned sculptor has created an impressive new work which has been inspired by a National Trust for Scotland property. Inspired by the shelterbelt at the NTS’s Inverewe Garden, Wester Ross, this is the focal point of a new exhibition in its Sawyer Gallery. The piece, The Shelter of Your Arms, was created by Ann…
Read MoreTwo weekends of classic cars at Scottish castle
Car lovers are in for a treat at a National Trust for Scotland’s castle this weekend. A celebration of Jaguars is being held in Drum Castle’s grounds in Aberdeenshire this weekend, whilst it hosts its MG Classic Car Show next weekend. From the 1920s to the present day, MGs have been seen as the definition of…
Read MoreJaguars will be prowling all over castle’s lawns
Car lovers from all over Scotland are expected to attend one of the region’s biggest car shows held at the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle. On Sunday 29 July, Drum Castle will play host to a huge selection of some of the finest Jaguar vehicles owned in Britain – both old and new. Now…
Read MoreExplorers wanted to track wildlife in castle grounds
Wildlife watchers are being encouraged to head to an Aberdeenshire castle next week to count up the species at a bioblitz event. The National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle is holding the event on Friday, 20 July, and provides a chance for the public to help the conservation charity’s North East Ranger Service capture as…
Read MoreAn ideal home for the whole family in Fife
A Fife property with an attractive harled exterior under a red pan-tiled roof is now for sale. 18 Burnside North in North Cupar, Fife, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and the well-presented accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises awell proportioned sitting room, modern kitchen, w/c and hall. Upstairs there are…
Read MoreFamous Scots painting returns to its homeland
One of Scotland’s most impressive paintings has returned home to Scotland after a spell in the Netherlands. The National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle after a successful stint at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam where it was viewed by almost a quarter of a million people. The life-size Pompeo Batoni portrait of Colonel William Gordon (1736-1816)…
Read MoreNTS holding several events to mark the summer solstice
The National Trust for Scotland is marking the longest day of the year (Thursday 21 June) by putting on a series of special events at its properties across the country. From Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway to Glencoe in the Highlands, the Trust has organised 13 unique events which will help inspire the country…
Read MoreA productive farm hits the property market
A productive and compact livestock farm on the banks of Loch Tay is currently available for purchase. Galbraith is handling the sale of Rynachulaig Farm in Stirlingshire, situated in an elevated position with outstanding views over the loch and surrounding hills. The farm includes 36 hectares (91.38 acres) in all of productive hill ground and…
Read MoreAnger at plans for development near Culloden Moor
Objections are growing over a proposed development at TreeTop Stables, in Faebuie, near Culloden Moor. The latest objection was made by the National Trust for Scotland in the light of conservation zone status being applied by Highland Council to the wider historic battlefield of Culloden, although only the ‘core’ part of the site is in…
Read MoreFirst Scottish show for influential 70s designer
Renowned artist and textile guru, Maria Cayden is coming to Scotland for the first time. She will display her fashion exhibition, entitled Dressing up Drum, which will be staged at Drum Castle in Aberdeenshire. The fashion extravaganza will feature over 30 items of clothing from Clayden’s international collections as well as showcasing the artist’s textile…
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