Scots property firm in merger with English business

Leading independent rural property consultancy Galbraith and specialised rural estate management company Land Factor today announced the two firms are to merge. Galbraith is a long-established company with particular expertise in the rural estate market, acting for clients in Scotland, the UK and internationally. Land Factor provides land management services from its offices in Northumberland…

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Saving the bridge between Scotland and England

Work to restore a historic bridge between Scotland and England could begin early next year, if funding is approved in May. Built in 1820, the Union Chain Bridge is the oldest operational suspension bridge in the world still carrying vehicles, and through securing National Lottery support, it is anticipated that the bridge project can also…

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Discuss the future of the bridge across the border

The future of a bridge between Scotland and England is to be discussed at meetings next week. Members of the public are invited to two consultation events on Saturday 9 February to find out more about the bid to conserve the historic Union Chain Bridge. Members of the project team and Friends of the Union…

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How the Romans tried to keep the Scots out

People have been building boundary walls to keep their enemies out for millennia. In the 3rd century BC work began on the Great Wall of China as a defence from the Mongols. Famous modern day examples include the Berlin Wall, dividing the communist east from our allies in West Germany, and the current West Bank…

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Firm announces new Scottish Borders office in Melrose

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has announced the relocation of its Lauder office to a new branch in Melrose. James Denne, partner and head of the Knight Frank Lauder office, relocated with his team on 31 August. James joined Knight Frank in 1998 and has exceptional experience across the Scottish Borders. His career in the…

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Bridge between Scotland and England set for closures

A historic bridge linking Scotland with England is to close for up to 10 weeks. The series of closures of the iconic Union Chain Bridge will be taking place as further progress is made on the second round National Lottery bid. The closure, which will be intermittent, begins on Monday 10 September and runs from…

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E-Type Jaguars will be touring Scotland’s roads

The 2018 Round Britain Coastal Drive, Supporting Prostate Cancer UK, is heading to Scotland. The organiser of the event, the Jaguar E-type Club, has announced that the 19-day event will be flagged away from its starting point at Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, on September 17 by land speed record-breaker Don Wales. It will arrive in Ayr…

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Exhibition will showcase popular artist’s work

An in-demand artist is to stage an exhibition of her work next week. Florin’s Glendale Gallery will showcase exhibition of original paintings, prints and beautiful gifts and stationery by renowned Northumberland artist, Mary Ann Rogers. Mary Ann’s artwork is sought after across the length and breadth of the country and this exhibition is her first…

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Victorian villa that has it all – and an indoor pool

A versatile Victorian villa offering flexible accommodation, a swimming pool and The accommodation within is versatile, and a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly rare is now for sale. Presented to the market by Rettie and Co, West Coates is a stone built detached family home set within its own private and elevated grounds that extend…

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Three rare birds of prey have gone missing in Scotland

The RSPB has launched an appeal following the disappearance of three protected, satellite-tagged hen harriers in Scotland and Cumbria. These birds are some of the UK’s rarest birds of prey. The first to have gone missing is a hen harrier named Saorsa who has been monitored since she fledged last June. In February this year,…

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