Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
A-listed Hensol House at the heart of waterside estate
A beautiful estate in the heart of Kircudbrightshire is now on the market. Presented by Strutt and Parker, the Hensol Estate, in Castle Douglas, features a category A-listed country house. Accessed via a private tarmacadam driveway, after passing the Lodge Cottage, the drive which runs parallel with the River Dee continues past overhanging trees creating an…
Read MoreNew questions raised over missing golden eagle Fred
The mystery of a missing golden eagle in Scotland continues. On 21 January, a GPS satellite tag fitted to a young golden eagle called Fred suddenly and inexplicably stopped sending data close to a grouse moor in the Pentland Hills on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The researchers who had been tracking Fred’s movements, Dr Ruth…
Read MoreSuccessful businesses rewarded for all their hard work
New Scottish businesses and established firms exploring new avenues have had their hard work recognised at the Scottish Rural Awards. GlenWyvis Distillery, based in Dingwall, were overall winners in the Business Start Up category, with the judging panel praising their ambitious, out of the box thinking and use of crowdfunding. Another Dingwall business, the Highland…
Read MoreThese are the Scottish wintersports you have to try this year
There’s snow-where better than Scotland for some winter sport inspiration. With the XXIII Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games currently underway, what better time is there to embrace the sub-zero temperatures and take part in some winter sports – even if it’s just for fun. Scotland is the perfect place to indulge in some snow sports,…
Read MoreHigh-quality executive homes being built near St Andrews
A superb development of high quality executive detached homes is currently being build in St Andrews. This five bedroom detached house is for sale at Beley Bridge, and is being sold by Galbraith. House two at Beley Bridge will offer an exceptional house to be built by Carriden Homes outlined below and shown in more…
Read MoreThis 1730 manse could be the answer to your prayers
Foddery Lodge is a country manse built in 1730 and standing in its own grounds with three adjoining cottages. Located midway between Dingwall and the Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer in the heart of Mackenzie Country, this six-bedroom home is brought to the market by Strutt & Parker. Fodderty Lodge is a C listed building…
Read MoreAn ideal home if you do like to be beside the sea
A charming traditional farmhouse property near the Solway Coast offers a pleasant retreat into history. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Shawhill House and Seascape Cottage, Dundrennan, Dumfries and Galloway, is a charming traditional farmhouse with grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres (0.55 ha). Situated in a stunning elevated coastal position with breath-taking views over the…
Read MoreLadies are on target to have another hot shot year
Scotland’s premier ladies shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags got the new year off to a cracking start with their blast away the January blues clay shooting event at Pittodrie House Hotel in Aberdeenshire. Ladies of all experiences took part, ranging from ones who had never held a gun before to the more experienced…
Read MoreContemporary living near Aberfeldy with glorious views of nature
Beinn na Ciste is a remarkable contemporary property designed to capture glorious views of Strathtay. Brought to the market by Savills, Beinn na Ciste, in Boltachan, by Aberfeldy, is situated on a hillside just to the north of the River Tay where it passes Aberfeldy. The house enjoys wonderful peace and privacy in the small…
Read MoreHopetoun House and Estate rewards long-serving staff and guides
Staff at a stately home near Edinburgh have been honoured for their dedication. Hopetoun House, on the outskirts of the capital, is renowned for keeping members of staff for exceptionally long periods of time, many of whom stay on as volunteers upon retiremente. Recently, loyal members of staff were awarded for their time spent working…
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