Posts Tagged ‘Rural’
Two Wigtown books are optioned by Hollywood
This year’s Wigtown Book Festival was the biggest and most successful yet – with audiences of around 29,000. The provisional figures for the 2018 event, the 20th to be held, show a 20% increase compared to 2017 and will play a major role in raising awareness of Scotland’s National Book Town. The south west Scottish…
Read MoreNew holiday lodges offer the perfect place to relax
Real freedom, real luxury and real Scotland – that’s what’s on offer at Balloch Park. Balloch Park, which enjoys an idyllic location by the banks of the River Tay, is situated on the acclaimed five star Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course. They are now offering an exciting new selection of holiday lodges…
Read MoreThousands of acres of forest land put up for sale
Nearly 9000 acres of forestry and agricultural land on the Buccleuch Borders Estate are being made available for sale. Located close to the A7 road to the south of Langholm at Canonbie in Dumfries and Galloway, the land comprises around 8,959 acres of agricultural and forestry land which is available as a whole, or in…
Read MorePast and present collide in this Scottish cottage
A beautiful country property blending a traditional cottage with modern extension is currently for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Remilton is a substantial rural home of the highest calibre, which has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation over two levels extending to about 351 sqm (3,779 sqft).…
Read MoreFascinating displays at Scottish museums
Scotland has a host of fantastic museums, the length and breadth of the country. Scottish Field rounds up just some of the exhibitions which are currently running, with several at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF. Open 10am-5pm daily. Hidden Gems: Scotland’s Agates. Until 6 January 2019. Exhibition Gallery 3, Level…
Read MoreElegance, charm and a church in this Georgian property
An elegant Georgian former Manse, with steadings and a church, have been brought to the property market. Galbraith has been appointed to sell The Anchorage, an elegant Georgian former Manse which offers significant potential to create a leisure or tourism business in a popular area of Moray close to sandy beaches. The property, which dates…
Read MoreRuined Scots cottage offers so much potential
A ruined Scottish cottage with beautiful lochside views offers a huge development potential opportunity. Tigh Na Rathaid Cottage, near Kilfinan, Tighnabruaich, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The purchaser will buy the cottage ruin with a right of access over track, from where the access road will be formed by the purchaser to the…
Read MoreWelcome return of sponsor at Scottish Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards has welcomed the return of one of its sponsors for the 2019 event. The awards are delighted to welcome ArdMoor back as the sponsor of the Rural Employer category. ArdMoor was founded in July 2010 as a single place to purchase the very best country, shooting, fishing, stalking, farming, gamekeeping and equestrian…
Read MoreNothing fishy about this unusual property for sale
A property with a difference is now for sale in Stirlingshire. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Howietoun Fishery, in Sauchiemill, Stirlingshire, was established by Sir James Maitland in 1881. Within the original Grain Mill is a commemorative window dedicated to Sir James. In the 1870s, Sir James, on whose estate Sauchiemill stood, began scientific…
Read MoreCampervan craft is alive and well in Scotland
Travelling around Scotland is something more and more of us would love to be able to do. There seem to be more and more campervans on the road these days, in addition to the old favourites of carvans or trailertents. In the Scottish Borders, there’s an enterprising group, where the employees of a firm are…
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