Posts Tagged ‘Rural’
A delightfully well-proportioned property
A beautiful countryside home, offering stunning views, is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Valleyview Cottage is an attractive country property with a range of outbuildings and adjoining paddock extending to 0.60 Ha (1.48 Acres) situated in a private and picturesque location commanding exceptional views over the Clyde Valley. The property comprises of…
Read MoreNew £350,000 animal care and gamekeeping facilities
Scotland’s Rural College officially opened the doors to new £350,000 Animal Care and Gamekeeping facilities at its Elmwood campus today. The facilities have brought new life to the campus by refurbishing underused space and providing more room for students to learn practical skills and develop their careers. The facilities were officially opened by local MSP,…
Read MoreA modern spacious home near the North Coast 500
An attractive spacious house that’s just a decade over is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, No 175 Clynelish Muir is a de-crofted house with croft land in a secluded, south facing setting close to Brora in Sutherland, a region known for its beautiful coastline, dramatic landscape and dry climate. The house, which was designed…
Read MoreA family home that has everything you could want
An attractive, spacious modern home with stunning countryside views is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Ravenshaw is a bright and spacious family home finished to a high standard throughout. The house sits in an elevated situation with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside. The house is naturally bright and is ideally set up…
Read MoreThis modernised cottage retains its original charm
An attractive modernised cottage in a peaceful location is now on the property market. McBeths Cottage is a delightful traditional cottage situated within the peaceful rural hamlet of Fortingall, Perthshire. The cottage has been tastefully modernised and redesigned by the current owners and retains many charming features. The sitting room is bright and welcoming and…
Read MoreWinners of the Slow Food Awards revealed
Slow-grown or slow-made, Slow Food is the antithesis of fast food. The Scottish Slow Food Awards were held at L’Escargot Blanc in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 5 November. Bryce Cunningham of Mossgiel Farm, winner of the Agriculture category at the Scottish Rural Awards 2019, won Person of the Year at the Slow Food Awards for his…
Read MorePerthshire artist celebrates Britain’s landmarks
A self-taught artist originally from Perthshire will be unveiling a major exhibition of his oil paintings of the British landscape. Britain’s most stunning natural and historic landmarks have been captured by artist Francis Salvesen. As a Patron of the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland and a pioneer of green energy in the Scottish…
Read MoreFeis Rois making waves with traditional music
Fèis Rois is helping to turn the tide for traditional music in Scotland through its innovative work with young people and vibrant Gaelic culture and arts programmes. Scotland is known internationally for its traditional music. But we might have been singing a different tune, if it wasn’t for organisations such as Fèis Rois. Not only…
Read MoreBe mindful of bats when it comes to renovations
With the winter months fast approaching, bats will hibernate to stay out of the cold weather. And residential buildings, in particular, present an ideal warm roosting site for female bats to rear their young. Leading property consultancy Galbraith reports that bats in buildings are an ever-increasing issue when it comes to undertaking renovation works. Scotland…
Read MoreTourism leader appointed at new whisky attraction
One of the UK’s most respected culture, leisure and tourism business leaders has been appointed to run the new global flagship visitor attraction for Johnnie Walker. Barbara Smith will join Diageo as general manager of the Johnnie Walker Princes Street visitor experience in Edinburgh and will also be responsible for running the company’s network of…
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