Posts Tagged ‘Perth’
Former farm offers flexible accommodation
An attractive farmhouse with additional outbuildings is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Croftinloan Farm was historically a working farm and now presents an excellent array of accommodation offering much flexibility. At the heart of the farm is the main farmhouse with its attractive Pitlochry stone exterior and warm and welcoming…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Perthshire
Perthshire – home of beautiful scenery and the gateway to the Highlands. Here we present 10 things you probably never knew about Perthshire. Over 5,000 salmon climb the fish ladder at Pitlochry Dam at Loch Faskally each year. Rob Roy, the 1995 film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, was partly filmed in Perthshire, at Megginch and…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… St Andrews and the East Neuk
When you think of St Andrew’s, the first thing that the springs to mind will be the Home of Golf. But there’s so much more to St Andrew’s and Fife than its golf, as we present 10 great places to visit in the area. THE SECRET BUNKER Discover Scotland’s hidden bunker, kept secret for over…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… St Andrews and the East Neuk
The kingdom of Fife has many beautiful towns and villages, and a host of fascinating facts have emerged from them. Here we present 10 things you probably never knew about St Andrews and the East Neuk. Saint Andrew, the town’s namesake, has a tomb in the Church of St Andrew in Patras, Greece. In 1705…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Stirlingshire
Callander, Aberfoyle and Port of Menteith in Stirlingshire offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. But there’s far more to them than just the scenery, as we present the latest in our series of ten places to visit. ARDGATY RED KITES The red kite feeding station near Doune offers extraordinary views of…
Read MoreScotland’s horses are a hit with American visitors
American students visited the Kelpies and Perth Races as part of a four-week equine studies programme at Scotland’s Rural College. The 16 students, who are studying at universities across the USA, took modules in Equine Anatomy and Physiology and Equine Fitness at SRUC’s Oatridge campus, with the credits added to their courses back in the…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Perth
Perth is a city steeped in history – with proud royal connections and played an important role in the life of the nation for many years. Perth is known as the ‘Fair City’ because of Sir Walter Scott’s 1828 novel The Fair Maid of Perth. In medieval times, Perth was known as ‘St John’s Toun’,…
Read MoreBanners flying in run-up to the Solheim Cup
The countdown until the Solheim Cup takes place at Gleneagles in September has well and truly begun. In the run up to the event Perth & Kinross Council is erecting lamppost banners to welcome this major international golfing tournament to the area. A total of 84 banners are being erected in Auchterarder, Gleneagles and Perth…
Read MoreIncredible architect-designed home for £1.2million
Contemporary country living in a superlative home is now available through a stunning property. Presented by Rettie & Co, Berrybrae in Blairgowrie was transformed, with imagination and flair, by the highly-regarded James Denholm Architectural Practice. A genuine rural retreat, the house is set within approximately 16.5 acres of scenic garden ground, which affords the utmost…
Read MoreMake it a hole in one with a trip to Perthshire
One of the world’s biggest events in woman’s golf will tee off in Perthshire this September, as Scotland welcomes back the Solheim Cup to its sporting calendar. As the excitement for the Solheim Cup continues to build, there is no better time to come and explore why Perthshire should be on everyone’s must visit list.…
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