Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Beautiful views over Loch Tay from Perthshire home
A generously proportioned, detached cottage in an enchanting position with views over Loch Tay is now on the market. Presented for sale by Rettie & Co, Law Na Croy, in Lawers, Aberfeldy, sits in an elevated position in a charming rural location, accessed via a private drive. The clients live a short distance away and…
Read MoreA beautiful house in a commanding position
A delightful arts and crafts country house with a self-contained apartment and far-reaching views is now available. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Nether Tillyrie House lies in the county of Kinross-shire, approximately two miles to the north-west of Milnathort in Perthshire. It sits in an elevated position amidst picturesque countryside and commanding the most outstanding views…
Read MoreTourism Oscar rewards five years of hard work
The team at a Scottish distillery are in high spirits after winning Best Visitor Attraction at the Scottish Thistle Awards – Scotland’s tourism Oscars. Perthshire-based Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery attracted 38,000 whisky fans through 2017/18, with more visitors than ever opting to enjoy an upgraded tour experience, such as the cask tasting tour. This was the…
Read MoreClassic cars were a big draw at festival in Perthshire
Car lovers got into top gear as they made their way to the recent Perthshire Classic Car Festival. This was a spectacular two-day event organised by the Rotary Club of Blairgowrie raising money for Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer Scotland and 10% going to Rotary Foundation. They began with the Perth City classic car parade, in…
Read MoreQueen of Crime will join their silver celebrations
Scotland’s Queen of Crime is to join the birthday celebrations for the Friends of Innerpeffray Library. Friends of Innerpeffray Library in Perthshire are 25 this year, to celebrate and further support the library they have some special events planned. Val McDermid will speak in the chapel on the evening of 14 June. Val has sold…
Read MoreAn insight into the life of a rare Scottish bird
Politicians and school pupils have been given a rare insight into the recovery of one of Scotland’s most loved and rarest birds – the black grouse. Murdo Fraser MSP joined landowners, Scottish Natural Heritage and government officials and Ardvreck School pupils for a tour around Strathbraan in Perthshire, which houses important numbers of black grouse.…
Read MorePrivate chef Jenny Haigh: ‘The seasons inspire my menus’
Whilst working as a scuba diving instructor in New Zealand, Yorkshire-born Jenny Haigh was far from thinking that she would become a private chef in Scotland. Years spent working on yachts as a deckhand, stewardess and finally as a chef gave her a wealth of culinary and flavour experiences from all around the world. Returning…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that this is a very classy property
A property that’s a real class act is currently for sale in Perthshire. Galbraith present to the market the Schoolhouse, in Killiechassie, Aberfeldy. The Schoolhouse sits on the northern banks of the River Tay within the Strathtay valley. Originally built as a school, the property was converted into a family home a number of years…
Read MoreTry this delicious recipe for Roast Orkney Scallops
Andy Turnbull is head chef at Inverlochy Castle. Perthshire-born Andy said: ‘I’ve been at Inverlochy since January 2016. Before that I was senior sous chef at Cromlix when it opened. ‘I always wanted to cook. The day after I left school I had a job at Clive Ramsey’s in Bridge of Allan. It was a…
Read MoreA beautiful villa packed with period features
A beautifully presented, spacious five bedroom period villa set over three levels is now on the market. Offered for sale through Miller Hendry, Willoughby House in Crieff is set in a desirable area and with wonderful gardens and far-reaching views over Perthshire, and is a most stunning family home. This magnificent detached villa has accommodation…
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