Posts Tagged ‘Robert Burns’
Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa is the perfect escape
There’s nothing more appealing than the thought of a relaxing weekend escape to a country house hotel and Lochgreen House Hotel & Spa in Troon, at the very heart of Ayrshire, offers the perfect surroundings for a country retreat. Take leisurely walks along the coast with spectacular views over to Ailsa Craig, browse the local boutiques and gift…
Read MoreExplore the concept of time at new exhibition
Time travel is possible this month, as it sees a unique collaboration between two Edinburgh artists. The Marking Time exhibition will explore the passage of time through pieces created by Tim Chalk and Saskia Gavin at Edinburgh’s The Dundas Street Gallery. This brings together two distinct but complementary voices tackling a common theme. Pieces in…
Read MoreHave your poetry immortalised in new Lagg Distillery
Isle of Arran Distillers has teamed up with Scottish Field to find the official poem for their new Lagg Distillery. The winning entry will take pride of place onsite at the new distillery that is due to open in the spring of 2019. Budding writers have been tasked to produce a poem that beautifully captures…
Read MoreA modernised mill with links to Robert Burns
An Ayrshire mill house with a historic connection to Robert Burns is now on the market. Galbraith is pleased to bring to the market Willies Mill, in an idyllic Ayrshire setting, with excellent equestrian facilities. The property has been extended and modernised in recent years and is now a very attractive, characterful family home. There…
Read MoreThe facts and fiction of Macbeth at the Festival
The Scottish play is coming to the Festival for a handful of dates only. Is This a Dagger? The Story of Macbeth will see Andy Cannon’s classic show returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, as Andy, one of Scotland’s finest storytellers, will take audiences on a thousand-year journey from fact to fiction and back again,…
Read MoreNew campaign aims to bring youngsters to scenic Ayrshire
A new film aimed at encouraging young people to visit Ayrshire and Arran has been created. Take a Different Path, which is supported by a useful eBook, has been delivered by VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation in partnership with North, South and East Ayrshire Councils, to showcase the diversity of the region and encourage visitors…
Read MoreMusician Mairi is breathing new life into Auld Lang Syne
The story of Scotland’s most famous song and the life of one of its most celebrated musicians are coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne is the story of Scotland’s most famous song and the life of one of the nation’s most celebrated musicians. Mairi follows her hugely successful solo theatre…
Read More10 things you may not know about the Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most recognisable iconic buildings. The monument in Stirling was opened in 1869 to commemorate the life of the Scottish patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace, and has attracted visitors from near and far ever since. The National Wallace Monument is managed and operated by Stirling District Tourism…
Read MoreNTS holding several events to mark the summer solstice
The National Trust for Scotland is marking the longest day of the year (Thursday 21 June) by putting on a series of special events at its properties across the country. From Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway to Glencoe in the Highlands, the Trust has organised 13 unique events which will help inspire the country…
Read MoreBeautiful farmhouse linked to Ayrshire poet
Dalfram Farm is an attractive detached farmhouse with enclosed courtyard, refurbished to a high standard. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Dalfram Farm, by Muirkirk, Cumnock, is well located with lovely countryside views. This is a handsome and well proportioned blonde stone farmhouse on two storeys under a pitched slate roof, with adjoining stone buildings…
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