Scotland’s biggest night trail race cancelled by the weather

By Reporter | March 2, 2018

Britain’s biggest night trail race was due to take place in Scotland this weekend – but has been cancelled due to the weather. The Mighty Deerstalker was set to be held on Saturday, 3 March, in the Scottish Borders However, a spokesperson from Rat Race Adventure Sports said: ‘It is with deep regret that we…

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Former merchant’s home will suit a family down to a tea

By Reporter | January 30, 2018

A beautiful detached house in a Scottish Borders village is now for sale. Brought to the market by Knight Frank, this is a five bedroom house in The Green, Wetheral, Carlisle. It is an exceptional village residence in the Eden Valley with four reception rooms, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, study/bedroom six, kitchen/breakfast room and utility room.…

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Meetings set to be held to encourage more Scottish tree planting

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

Borders farmers and landowners are being invited to forestry talks in the next two weeks. Forestry Commission Scotland is hosting three evening talks in the Scottish Borders aimed at encouraging farmers and land owners to integrate tree planting into their business. The free talks will also provide information on the attractive forestry grants now available…

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Find your own fairytale castle at Wedderlie House

By Reporter | January 11, 2018

Knight Frank has brought to the market Wedderlie House, an attractive small nine bedroom country estate. The selling agent is inviting offers over £1,195,000 for Westruther, in Gordon, the Scottish Borders. Although ruined by the later part of the 19th century, Wedderlie House has been restored to create a truly remarkable family house which, over…

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B-listed coachhouse conversion at the heart of a conservation village

By Reporter | January 10, 2018

A category B listed building at the heart of a beautiful Scottish conservation village is now available to buy. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Loanfoot is house of great character and charm situated in the heart of Skirling, in the Scottish Borders. The property was formerly a coaching inn and has many period features…

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Former primary school conversion will be a real class act

By Reporter | December 18, 2017

Homes created from a former primary school are going on the market. Galbraith presents to the market the Old Stow Primary School, an attractive traditional Victorian building (dating from 1872) in an elevated position within this popular Borders village. On completion the conversions will form a pair of four bedroom semi-detached houses, the bulk of…

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Flushed with success after winning national toilet award

By Reporter | December 15, 2017

A Scottish toilet attendant flushed out the competition to win a national Loo of the Year award. Douglas Heatlie from Selkirk, an employee of Scottish Borders Council, won the Scottish individual cleaner title for his efforts maintaining the public toilets at the Avenue in Lauder. He picked up his title at the Loo of the…

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Detached property with outstanding features and spacious interior

By Reporter | December 14, 2017

A stunning home in the Scottish Borders is available for sale. Presented to the market by Hastings Legal, Underhill is an exceptional one-off detached property that combines traditional architectural features, spacious accommodation, high-specification interior finish and scenic setting on the rural edge of Minto to provide a family home that is distinctively different. Built in…

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Wear a jumper to see the jumpers and help a deserving cause

By Reporter | December 7, 2017

Race go-ers who take their Christmas jumper jumping can help raise funds for charity. Kelso Races is holding the Persimmon Homes Scottish Borders National Handicap Steeplechase on Sunday, 10 December. The race-meeting, which is set to have a festive theme and take place amid wintry weather, boasts £115,000 of prize money for the seven-race programme.…

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