Posts Tagged ‘schools’
Tombuie House has stunning views over a loch
Tombuie House is a contemporary five bedroom house in a majestic position with views towards a loch. Presented by Strutt & Parker, and built in a majestic position, at circa 300 meters (900 feet) above sea level and situated about two miles to the southeast of the village of Kenmore, Tombuie House is a contemporary…
Read MorePartners help children grow nature knowledge
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland and supermarket giant Lidl have teamed up to help children build their nature knowledge. As part of the retailer’s commitment to encouraging Scottish families to lead healthy and active lifestyles, it has partnered with the conservation Trust, the charity that protects Scotland’s national and natural treasures to produce…
Read MoreA beautiful countryside home with flexible space
A distinctive, five bedroom detached property set in the picturesque countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Beechwood, in Cromlix, near Dunblane, is an impressive family home which offers flexible and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous reception hall leads to the library with front aspect windows and…
Read MoreChildren tackled 18 challenges in 47 hours
Fifty primary school children have united in Perthshire to take part in the inaugural Glenalmond 1847 challenge, successfully tackling 18 activities in 47 hours. The wide-ranging activities the pupils were challenged with on the grounds at Glenalmond, ranged from kayak polo and making pots in a fire pit to building bug hotels and playing different…
Read MoreCampaign to save island castle steps up a gear
A bid to save a Category A listed castle on the Isle of Rum is moving forward. An asset transfer to secure the future of Kinloch Castle is currently being considered by the Scottish Government. The castle, currently closed except for limited tours of a few rooms, has been used in the past as a…
Read MoreYoung Gaelic singers to perform in Canada
Six young Gaelic singers from across Scotland have been invited to perform at the renowned Celtic music festival, Celtic Colours, in Canada next month. This will showcase the second phase of the Fuaran project, which aims to inspire young Gaelic speakers to engage with the wealth of Gaelic culture in their local communities. The singers…
Read MoreA flexible and spacious modernised home for sale
A distinctive, five bedroom detached property set in the picturesque countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Beechwood, in Cromlix, near Dunblane, is an impressive family home which offers flexible and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous reception hall leads to the library with front aspect windows and…
Read MoreDollar Academy tackles concussion with SportScotland
Dollar Academy has become one of the first schools in Scotland to support SportScotland’s guidelines on the early management of sporting head injury. They are including the ‘If in the doubt, sit them out’ logo on their first XV rugby strips. The independent school’s commitment to the SportScotland initiative is one of several measures the…
Read MoreA modern home offering perfect family living
A tremendous modern detached family home which provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and has well-appointed accommodation, is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Swinside near Jedburgh enjoys an excellent rural location at the foot of the Cheviots, approximately 2.5 miles to the southeast of Oxnam. The small settlement lies below Kelso Hill and Lowood…
Read MoreAysgarth School leads the way on the educational journey
Aysgarth School is one of the leading Prep schools in the country, where ‘boys can be boys’. As the only all-boys boarding Prep school in the north of Britain, based near Bedale, North Yorkshire, Aysgarth sends more boys to selective schools such as Eton and Harrow than any other school in the north, as well…
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