Landscape put in focus at Glencoe exhibition

An exhibition of vibrant Highland landscapes by acclaimed Scottish colourist artist Hamish MacDonald is set to go on show. It will open at the National Trust for Scotland’s revamped Glencoe Visitor Centre on 3 August. Over 50 print works, silk art and cards depicting the landscapes and seascapes of Western Scotland, from Arran to Ullapool,…

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New map launched to get cyclists on their bikes

Sustrans and VisitScotland have launched a new interactive route planner to help cyclists explore The Caledonian Way, one of Scotland’s greatest long-distance cycling routes. The Caledonian Way’s 237 mile stretch reaches from Campbeltown to Inverness and draws in around 2,500,000 cycling journeys each year. The popularity of these cycling routes contributes massively to local economies…

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Ten fantastic places to visit in… Dunblane

Dunblane isn’t just the home town of Scotland’s double Wimbledon champion Andy Murray – there’s far more to it than that. If you’re visiting the Stirlingshire town, here’s a few things we recommend you see. Dunblane Museum The museum houses a collection of artifacts, paintings, prints and photographs relating to Dunblane and the cathedral –…

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Ten fantastic places to visit in… The Black Isle

Despite its name, the Black Isle is not an island, but is surrounded on three sides by the sea. There is the Cromarty Frth to the  north, the Beauly Firth to the south, and the Moray Firth to the east. It’s a part of the country adored by Rebus creator and writer Ian Rankin. Here’s our…

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Lochside property offers some incredible views

A handsome detached home on the edge of a loch is now for sale. Presented to the market by Robb Residential, Allanmyo provides light and bright easily managed accommodation over two levels; the house is very nicely finished inside and externally is of exposed stone construction and all under a dark grey Welsh slate roof.…

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Cult Scots radio series is coming to the festival

A Scots radio show is transferring to the stage as part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Fags, Mags and Bags, the Radio 4 series written and performed by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, will be presented live on stage at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. With nine series on Radio 4, the show received a…

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Hoolit’s Ha in attractive surroundings

A pretty village house with an outstanding and diverse garden is now available on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Hoolit’s Ha is located on the south western edge of Ancrum, Jedburgh, with beautiful views over the Teviot Valley to Ruberslaw. Hoolit’s Ha is a traditional, detached house dating from approximately 1850. An extension to…

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Sound Lodge offers idyllic shoreside luxury living

Incredible shoreside views with a private jetty are available in this stunning, unique architect-designed home. Presented for sale by Harper Macleod LLP, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an exceptional, unique, detached property, undoubtedly one of the finest modern homes the agents have seen, set in around 1.5 acres in a…

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New Lagg Distillery opens on Isle of Arran

Lagg Distillery, the second distillery on the Isle of Arran, has now opened its state-of-the-art visitor centre to the public, becoming one of Scotland’s newest whisky distilleries. It is the first new distillery on the island since the opening of Isle of Arran Distiller’s original site in Lochranza, which opened in 1995. Collectively, the sites…

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New kids on the blanc: New Zealand goes beyond sauvignon

Inspired by this week’s masterclass led by Archie McDiarmid from wine merchant Luvians, Peter Ranscombe picks six lesser-known wines from New Zealand. FEW countries have such a strong affinity with a single grape variety as New Zealand and sauvignon blanc. Chalking up 72% of the country’s wine production and 86% of its exports, the white…

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