Posts Tagged ‘schools’
School’s gold award is a first for Scotland
George Heriot’s School has become the first school in Scotland to achieve the SAPERE Gold Award for its teaching of philosophy. Following a recent assessment by SAPERE, this accolade follows hot on the heels of Heriot’s being named Scotland’s Highest Achieving School by the Sunday Times in November 2019. SAPERE is an internationally recognized charity…
Read MoreImmaculate cottage with first class equestrian facilities
Exceptional equestrian facilities are on offer at this impressive property. Presented by Galbraith, Barrowsgate Cottage is an immaculate four bedroom detached cottage with an elevated southerly aspect and enjoying a peaceful Aberdeenshire countryside location with impressive open views. There is a detached double garage, good garden grounds, stables for up to 10 horses, flood lit…
Read MoreExtra tickets available for KT Tunstall’s Scottish gigs
Scots music star KT Tunstall is set to return to her roots this January with a string of one-off charity gigs around Scotland in celebration of the countdown to Lidl’s 100th store. The week-long Lidl Live tour will see the Suddenly-I-See-singer perform to thousands of fans in towns and cities around Scotland, taking in Aberdeen,…
Read MoreNew festival to celebrate a Scottish river town
A new festival celebrating the history and heritage of a Scottish town is to be held later this year. The Dumbarton Festival, which will run from 4-7 June, will be part of celebrations for Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. The packed programme will include a range of family friendly events celebrating the area’s…
Read MoreSchool backs ban on mobiles during the day
One of the UK’s most famous boarding schools is putting its weight behind calls for all schools to ban the use of mobile phones during the school day. The Principal of Gordonstoun, Lisa Kerr, says this is the only way to help the next generation develop the social skills they will need to succeed in…
Read MoreRedundant farm buildings full of property potential
A historic house and traditional redundant farm buildings is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Leadloch Farm is a productive livestock unit situated in a rural location close to Livingston. The property comprises of a ruinous house and a dilapidated traditional steading which are located centrally within the holding, and an area of…
Read MoreNew release from Nicola Benedetti’s Foundation Orchestra
Nicola Benedetti and her Foundation Orchestra have released Mascagni’s Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana digitally worldwide on Decca Classics. The work is one of the pieces the young people attending the Foundation’s workshops – The Benedetti Sessions – are learning and the very first sessions kicked off this weekend in Glasgow. The Foundation Orchestra represents every…
Read MoreNursery receives a pair of awards for education
Ardvreck School Nursery is on a roll with two fantastic reviews in one week. Ardvreck’s Nursery has been awarded an astounding sweep of Grade 5s (Very Good) across all disciplines by the Care Inspectors and the Bronze award by the Woodland Trust. The latest report for the Care Inspectors announced that Ardvreck School is offering…
Read MoreA converted country home offers a quiet locale
An outstanding country property with excellent accessibility 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 MoreThe February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed issue, we celebrate Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran, exploring The Coig as it uncovers some hidden gems in the area, while Nick Drainey explores Ayrshire and Arran on foot. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘Thank the Lord that 2019 is out of the way.…
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