Posts Tagged ‘Rural’
Scots and Scotland enjoying golden spell on the big screen
With our actors, directors and producers flourishing as never before, Scottish cinema is enjoying an unprecedented golden age. We’re only a couple of years away from the 40th anniversary of the release of Gregory’s Girl, the beloved Bill Forsyth film that found off-beat humour and awkward romance among the concrete architecture of Cumbernauld. As Caledonian…
Read MoreScottish International Storytelling Festival word is out
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival – one of the most admired storytelling events in the world – is now underway. This year’s event, Beyond Words, will run until 31 October in Edinburgh, encompassing a wealth of cultures, traditions and styles. Prepare to enter a world of stories within the Festival City. The 31st Festival celebrates…
Read MoreJohn Muir Trust reveals its new chief executive
A respected Highland conservationist and mountaineer has been appointed chief executive of the John Muir Trust. The John Muir Trust has revealed David Balharry, one of Scotland’s most respected community-focused conservationists, in the post, following the retirement of Andrew Bachell. The John Muir Trust is a Scottish charity, established in 1983 to conserve wild land…
Read MoreThis architect-designed property is bound to impress
An impressive five-bedroom architect-designed home situated in one of Edinburgh’s most affluent and sought after conservation areas is now for sale. The property, presented by Rettie and Co, at Spylaw Road, Edinburgh, is in close proximity to excellent local amenities and some of the city’s best schools, features exceptionally bright, spacious and flexible accommodation ideal…
Read MoreA beautiful modern eco-house in the countryside
A remarkable eco-friendly house in a small hillside development close to Pitlochry is now on the property market. Rowangarth was built in 2014, and is presented for sale by Savills. With a mix of larch cladding, white render, slate roof and oak frame, the house sits well in the surrounding countryside. Internally the impressive oak…
Read MoreJim Smith to host the Scottish Rural Awards 2020
Farmer/comedian Jim Smith will host the Scottish Rural Awards 2020. Scottish Field are thrilled to announce that our favourite stand up will take to the stage to host the Scottish Rural Awards 2020. The black-tie glittering awards ceremony will be held on 2 April 2020 at the Glasgow Hilton. Richard Bath, editor of Scottish Field,…
Read MoreSwallow’s Rest is a lovely home in the countryside
An outstanding country property with excellent accessability is now on the property market. Converted in 2002, Swallows’ Rest is a most substantial and unique family home, quietly positioned in a delightful semi-rural setting, a short distance to the north of Inverkeithing. Presented by Galbraith, Swallows’ Rest is an attractive and most substantial family home offering…
Read MoreA newly-built country home with stunning views
An attractive modern country home with fine views is now for sale. Built in 2007 by the current owners, Coylebrae House is a two storey traditionally built house with single storey projections, finished with white render under a tiled roof. Presented by Galbraith, it has been expertly designed for modern day living and entertaining with…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupils enter into spirit of squirrel survey
Pupils from Glenalmond College in Perthshire have been entering into the spirit of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey and counting red squirrels as part of the national initiative. Scotland is home to 75% of Britain’s red squirrels and the staff and pupils of Glenalmond College are proud that the school’s 300 acres of grounds are…
Read MoreGetting more from Scotland’s woodlands
Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), a free event will take place near Stirling later this month which will cover the best way to manage woods, from thinning to restocking, and provide details of Felling…
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