Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
Charity shoot raises £230,000 for good causes
The annual charity clay pigeon shoot hosted by CR Smith boss Gerard Eadie CBE raised a superb £230,000 at the weekend – money which will be divided between four charities. With spirits high despite the threat of downpours, 42 teams of shooters and a total of 400 guests took part in the shoot at Auchterhouse…
Read MoreContemporary home constructed with local materials
A striking contemporary home in a beautiful location is now available for sale. Sealladh Na Beinn was constructed in 2008 in Garth, Fortingall, Aberfeldy, using materials and a design that take inspiration from traditional buildings in the area. Presented by Savills, the house has peaked dormer windows, a slate roof and is clad in stone…
Read MoreVital role of grouse moors to Scotland
The vital contribution of grouse moors to jobs, tourism and wildlife conservation in remote areas of Scotland has been heralded on the Glorious Twelfth. As Rottal Estate in the Angus Glens hosted the first party to go out on the Glorious Twelfth, rural communities backed the pursuit as vital to their long-term sustainability. Industry experts…
Read MoreLondon Scottish House needs to raise £7million
Preserving the past to ensure a bright future is the aim for London Scottish House. Steeped in history, the London Scottish Regiment has a distinguished record of operational service from South Africa in the 19th century to Afghanistan in the 21st Century. London Scottish was founded by the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers in 1859 –…
Read MoreA beautiful home at the entrance to the Cairngorms
A beautiful home in the heart of Speyside, in a stunning location, is available on the property market. Galbraith is pleased to bring to the market this exceptional home at Cragganmore near Ballindalloch. Lower Burnside has magnificent open views towards Ben Rinnes to the East and the Cromdale Hills to the West. It is situated…
Read MoreThe Shark is Broken tells the untold story of Jaws
The world premier of a play based on the diaries of film star Robert Shaw about the making of Jaws is to take palce at the Fringe. The late movie star’s son Ian and Joseph Nixon have written The Shark Is Broken, a hilarious snapshot in a behind the scene look at Steven Spielberg’s career…
Read MoreFamily home and steading set in generous, mature grounds
An attractive, family home set in generous, mature grounds extending to around five acres with an original stone steading, has been brought to market. Ettrick Hall, presented for sale by Rettie, is surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Ettrick Valley. Ettrick Hall offers well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, with wonderful period features including ornate…
Read MoreOptimism that 2019 grouse season will be a success
Scottish estate owners are cautiously optimistic that this year’s grouse season will show an improvement on last year’s wash-out. They say that demand from domestic and international shooters remaining strong. Around 60% of visitors come from England, 10% from within Scotland and 30% from overseas – primarily the USA, Denmark, Belgium, Holland, France and Spain.…
Read MoreFormer farm offers flexible accommodation
An attractive farmhouse with additional outbuildings is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Croftinloan Farm was historically a working farm and now presents an excellent array of accommodation offering much flexibility. At the heart of the farm is the main farmhouse with its attractive Pitlochry stone exterior and warm and welcoming…
Read MoreSpectacular bay views from converted cottage
A beautifully positioned home in a quite outstanding location with spectacular views over Diabaig Bay, Loch Torridon and the hills of Applecross is now for sale. Grace Cottage, at 7 Diabaig, Torridon, Achnasheen, Ross-shire, is presented to the market by Strutt and Parker. Grace Cottage is a charming converted ‘Old black house’ cottage which has…
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