Posts Tagged ‘schools’
School of fashion and textiles set to open in Ayrshire
A fashion and textiles training school bearing the name of the world’s largest fashion and luxury group is set to open at Ayrshire’s Dumfries House estate this month. The LVMH Textile Training Centre, the latest development on the estate, near Cumnock, by The Prince of Wales’s charity The Prince’s Foundation, will host intensive eight-week courses…
Read MoreBig names for this year’s Borders Book Festival
Top TV chefs The Hairy Bikers will ride into Melrose this summer. Si King and Dave Myers will open this year’s Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival in the Scottish Borders, taking place from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 June. Other highlights include explorer Sir Chris Bonington, King of Crime Ian Rankin, and bestselling author of…
Read MoreHorse power helps to turn back the clock
Traditional methods of looking after woodland have been used again in Scotland. People in the historic Aberdeenshire market town of Huntly had the chance to see their favourite woodland get a new lease of life thanks to the use of horses. Horse logging is a traditional form of woodland management which has almost died out…
Read MoreA commanding period property with a listed walled garden
Bonkyl Lodge is an impressive period mansion house set in private grounds with range of dwellings and outbuildings. Built in 1878, Bonkyl Lodge is an impressive and commanding period house set in Preston, Duns, the heart of the Scottish Borders, and surrounded by private grounds including paddocks, grazing fields, stabling and an immaculate C Listed…
Read MoreNo need to go batty when experts can sort it
Most people are resigned to the fact that building works can be delayed by setbacks in the construction process or bad weather. However, very few people expect their property renovation to be delayed due to bats, which is a growing problem, reports property consultancy, Galbraith. Scotland is home to nine species of bats and all…
Read MoreScottish charity will benefit from Harry and Meghan’s wedding
A Scottish charity is to benefit from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Wilderness Foundation UK has been listed as one of seven charities selected by Prince Harry and Ms Megan Markle to receive donations in place of gifts to celebrate their wedding on 19 May. The couple have chosen to re-direct…
Read MoreThe Torrs is an impressive home with a bit of history
A quality country house of elegance and comfort offering stunning views over the Solway Firth and beyond to the Lake District coastline is now for sale. The Torrs, in Portling, Dalbeattie, is presented to the market by Galbraith. The Torrs is the former residence of Sir Thomas McAlpine, the house was converted from a cottage…
Read MoreThe Coach House is a conversion that has to be seen
A fabulous conversion of a 19th century coach house providing flexible family accommodation is now for sale in Midlothian. Presented by Knight Frank, the Coach House forms part of a traditional steading dating from 1840, converted a number of years ago to residential use, having previously been the coach house and dairy for Mavisbank House. It…
Read MorePrepare for a scare with the Cramond Killer
Bloody-curdling horrors are being brought to life with the latest technology in the heart of Scotland’s capital. The Edinburgh Dungeon has today launched its first-ever VR experience, inspired by the real-life story of the execution and public dissection of John Howison, a 19th century Edinburgh murderer more commonly known as the Cramond Killer. Not for…
Read MoreA tribute to the fallen at Edinburgh Castle
The centenary of the end of the First World War will be marked by an exhibition in Edinburgh Castle, starting tomorrow (Friday). It will be held in the castle’s National War Museum, and will highlight the history and significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Featuring loans from Poppy Scotland and the Lady…
Read More