Posts Tagged ‘natural beauty’
Gaze over the Kyles of Bute from this classic villa
A substantial, stone-built Victorian villa with an attached self-contained cottage, mature gardensand stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now on the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Sherbrooke, in Tighnabruaich, has a stone portico with double storm doors which open to a vestibule with a mosaic tiled floor. From the vestibule,…
Read MoreCelebrating the natural beauty of Glencoe
National Trust for Scotland president Neil Oliver has visited Glencoe to recognise the site as Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve. Joined by local schoolchildren and the charity’s staff, he unveiled a plaque to celebrate Glencoe’s new status. Neil also met with Derek Alexander, head of archaeological services, to hear about finds that had been made…
Read MoreSo much potential in this 18th century church manse
A beautiful church manse dating from the 18th century is now for sale in the south of Scotland. Durisdeer Manse, located in Durisdeer, Thornhill, is a detached 2.5 storey house with a two storey rear projection, offered for sale by the Church of Scotland. Benefitting from a private setting, the seven bedroom property features a…
Read MoreSix bedrooms, a cottage and scenic views
A substantial, stone-built Victorian villa with an attached self-contained cottage, mature gardensand stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now on the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Sherbrooke, in Tighnabruaich, has a stone portico with double storm doors which open to a vestibule with a mosaic tiled floor. From the vestibule,…
Read MoreA 19th century villa with great scenery
A stone-built Victorian villa with panoramic views over one of Scotland’s most stunning areas of coastal scenery has been put up for sale. Built in 1879, Sherbrooke in Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute, is presented by Bell Ingram and set in one acre of beautiful mature gardens with breathtaking views over the Kyles of Bute. The…
Read MoreFirst release in a series of landscape inspired drams
The special beauty of Arran is being celebrated with a series of limited-edition whiskies. The award-winning Isle of Arran Distillers is celebrating the unique beauty of the landscape on the island. The first of The Explorers Series pays homage to Brodick Bay, which can be found on the east coast of the Isle of Arran.…
Read MoreNorth Coast 500 joins the fight against Scotland’s litter
Scotland’s iconic touring route along the country’s northern coastline has joined a national campaign to clean up the nation’s roads. The North Coast 500 is now part of a national campaign to ensure the roads are kept clean, keeping the stunning natural beauty of the area intact. This initiative, led by environmental charity Keep Scotland…
Read MoreShowcase your inner talents and let them shine
Scots are being encouraged to find their creative spark with special workshops exploring pastels, oils, photography, textiles and jewellery making. Five accomplished Spring Fling artists and makers are offering the chance to learn everything from painting with oils to making a beautiful silver ring. Spring Fling, in Dumfries and Galloway – which features in our…
Read MoreMake your grand design happen on a Scottish island
If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your very own grand design on a tranquil Scottish island, then help is at hand. Leading independent property consultancy Galbraith has two fantastic plots for sale on one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unspoilt islands. The Inner Hebridean island of Luing is one of the famous Slate Islands on Argyll’s…
Read MoreRare chance to attend cutting off ceremony at Dovecot Tapestry
Visitors are invited to attend the cutting off ceremony for the new tapestry, After, After, After The Monarch of the Glen 2017 by Peter Saville, Sir Peter Blake and Dovecot. The event will take place from 6pm-8pm on Wednesday, 17 January, on the weaving floor of Edinburgh’s Dovecot Tapestry Studio. Commencing with a special talk…
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