Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
10 men who highlighted Scotland’s pioneer spirit
Scotland has always been a trailblazing nation, with our people at the forefront of science, technology and art. Here, we highlight 10 Scots who established disciplines from geology and economics to the historical novel, and most points in between. 1 Adam Smith (1723-1790) Kirkcaldy-born Smith entered Glasgow University at 14, studying moral philosophy under Francis…
Read MoreLifestyle buyers competing for rural properties
Property sales in Perthshire, Kinross-shire and Angus held strong at the end of last year, with lifestyle buyers driving competition for rural properties. The news comes from property consultancy Galbraith, which has published its latest report into the Perthshire market, covering the fourth quarter of 2018, ending 31 December. The total number of property sales completed…
Read MoreNew warden appointed to head Glenalmond
Glenalmond College in Perthshire has appointed a new warden. Dr Michael Alderson, deputy head at Durham School, has been appointed warden (headteacher) at Glenalmond. He will take over leadership of the Perthshire independent boarding and day school from interim warden Hugh Ouston in April 2020. Dr Alderson began his teaching career in 2000, after reading…
Read MoreOn the fiddle to celebrate the master of music
The 16th annual Niel Gow Festival will take place next month, to celebrate the life of the man regarded by many as the patriarch of the Scottish fiddle tradition. The festival programme over the weekend of 15–17 March in Dunkeld and Birnam, has something for everyone, players and punters alike and, as is the case…
Read MoreIt looks like a traditional home – but it’s a modern build
An attractive modern home build in a traditional style is now available for purchase. Blenkiron, in Fowlis Wester, Crieff, Perthshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. Blenkiron is an impressive, detached house, facing south-east, providing a good layout with well-proportioned rooms. There are many fine and interesting features with generous family living space for entertaining.…
Read MoreGoing off road is a different way to spend school break
Off road driving is great fun – and now children are being offered the chance to try it out. Gleneagles has launched a new ‘Junior Off Road’ driving school to help younger guests and their families make the most of the glorious 850-acre Perthshire estate this February half term holiday (9-24 February). Children aged four…
Read MoreNew baked Scottish snack is hitting shop shelves
A new range of air-popped whole vegetable chips is hitting our shops, after being created by a family of Perthshire farmers. The new Wholesums range, launched this month, has been developed by the Taylor family who are behind Mackie’s at Taypack in Perthshire, Scotland. Wholesums’ point of difference from other popped snacks is that they…
Read MoreScottish Snowdrop Festival blossoms for 2019
Their arrival usually heralds the end of winter and the promise of spring, and the return of one of Scotland’s most popular outdoor festivals to gardens and estates across the country. Showcasing a range of beautiful snowdrop collections, the Scottish Snowdrop Festival will be blossoming at venues from tomorrow, 25 January, to 11 March. Organised…
Read MoreScottish items set to go under the hammer in London
A number of items of Scottish provenance are coming up for sale at the Chiswick Auctions Arms & Armour sale next week. Taking place on Monday, January 28, this will feature group of items dating from World War I, related to Captain Sir Edward Austin Stewart-Richardson of The Black Watch. Born in 24 July 1872…
Read MoreScottish Game Fair will return in July with new sponsor
The GWCT Scottish Game Fair has started the new year in style by announcing an exciting new partnership with NFU Mutual. The leading rural insurer has signed a three-year deal to become headline sponsor of Scotland’s largest Game Fair, which is held in the stunning Scone Palace Parklands in Perthshire and will take place this…
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