Architect-designed home offers unspoilt views

A beautifully architect-designed eco home in an outstanding location close to the coastline and with magnificent views over the Western Isles and Torridons is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Luachran is a home truly at one with its surroundings, a property which is beautifully appointed and finished to an impressive…

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Ruined 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…

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Blooming great gardens are all winners

The most attractive gardens in Aberdeen have been revealed this week. From fine-looking flowers to gorgeous greenery, these are the beautiful winners of this year’s Aberdeen in Bloom annual garden competition. The competition rewards and showcases residents and businesses for their contribution to Aberdeen’s stunning floral display which this year is in the finals in…

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The best pre-university qualification for students

What is the easiest route into a Scottish university? A hot topic in today’s world and deliberated by families across the UK as they decide which school – and which curriculum route – will suit their child and provide them with the best opportunity of securing a coveted Scottish university place. Regardless of exam qualification,…

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4000 international runners heading for the Highlands

Around 8000 runners are expected to hit the Highlands, at this weekend’s 17th annual Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running. Taking place on Sunday, 23 September, over half of marathon participants are travelling from outside Scotland – from countries as far afield as Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, South Africa and United…

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Scottish musical salute to mark 100 years of the RAF

Scottish Opera is set to deliver a rousing Scottish salute to the Royal Air Force at the RAF in Concert tour, where the curtain will be brought down on RAF100 for the final time. The concert, which reaches Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday, October 3, will showcase Scottish Opera’s Outreach and Education RAF100 project…

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Clannad singer to mark Scottish Father of Democracy

A festival to celebrate the life of times of Scotland’s ‘Father of Democracy’ will be celebrated in song, talks, walks and entertainment later this year. The 2018 Thomas Muir Festival will once again train the spotlight on one of Scotland’s greatest sons – who was persecuted and eventually banished in 1793 for his work to…

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Charity glitter angel to help children

A Scots family firm has created a Glitter Angel to raise funds for a leading children’s charity. Bridge of Allan-based giftware company Angels’ Share Glass made the bespoke angel for NSPCC Scotland  to promote their Christmas Star appeal. The Angel’s design features a star, is filled with glitter and comes with an oak stave stand…

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Walk your dog and help an animal charity

A national charity is to hold a dog walk in Scotland next weekend. Pets As Therapy is hosting the charity event on Saturday, 22 September. Outdoor clothing and equipment suppliers Orvis Edinburgh are supporting this exciting event by providing a meeting point and guide for the walk, and hosting a reception at the store, at…

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Throwing their doors open to the public

Properties across Aberdeenshire will open their doors for two days this weekend (15 and 16 September) for Doors Open Days 2018. From Portsoy to Benholm, Stonehaven to Braemar there are a wide variety of establishments taking part. Tod Head Lighthouse near Catterline was a popular venue last year and has come back for a second…

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