Posts Tagged ‘shop’
This is the winner of our #myargyll competition
Our competition capturing #myargyll has been won by Teenie Wilson, an amateur photographer on the Isle of Lismore. She took this stunning image before an evening’s fishing at Port Ramsay, as the sun set over Glensanda quarry in Morvern. The competition, run in in association with Wyvex Media, publishers of Scottish Field, and Argyll and…
Read MoreBotanic gardens are a hive of activity this summer
Folk music, ghost stories and horticulture are just some of the attractions to a Scottish botanic garden. Exotic conservation plants from the southern hemisphere complement activities of a very local nature, including a touch of the supernatural, at Logan Botanic Garden, near Stranraer. A new ‘island’ bed dedicated mainly to plants of South Africa and…
Read MoreRandom Treasure: Antiques, Auctions and Alchemy
In Random Treasure, Edinburgh antiques collector Roger Stewart reflects upon six decades of auction success. An essential read for anyone who wishes to go into this field, Stewart offers a tell-all on how he capitalises on forgotten charity shop goods, turning £1500 worth of so-called junk into £250,000 worth of profit. The book also offers…
Read MoreThis country house offers all the space you could need
An exceptional country house with outstanding gardens, policies and paddocks is now available. Presented by Strutt and Parker, Moulinalmond, by Almondbank, Perthshire, has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three reception rooms. The property is being sold in two lots, the first being Moulinalmond House itself, with grounds totalling 11.8 acres, while the second lot is…
Read MoreThe Caledonian Canal’s history will be staged outdoors
The amazing true story of the Caledonian Canal is being brought to life – in the great outdoors. Fort Augustus, at the heart of the Great Glen, will become Scottish Canals’ latest outdoor pop-up theatre venue this summer. Waters of Time, the new bespoke Canal Theatre play produced by The Walking Theatre Company, is set…
Read MoreFirm picks charity partner for 150th birthday year
A famous Scottish food group is this year celebrating its 150th anniversary – and chosen a worth cause as its charity partner. Baxters will be working together with Macmillan Cancer Support throughout its 150th year in a bid to raise over £100,000. The funds will support two Macmillan nurses for a year, enabling them to…
Read MoreScotland’s role in fashion label’s decade of success
Scotland has played a key role in the success of a luxury British brand, which is this year celebrating 10 years in business. Holland Cooper has gone from zero to £10 million a decade, becoming a firm favourite with royalty and rockstars alike. A champion of British manufacturing, Holland Cooper is the UK’s leading buyer…
Read MoreDive into the Perthshire countryside
An exceptional property nestled in the Perthshire countryside is offering buyers the opportunity to purchase their dream home in the most tranquil of settings. Delford House, a Georgian home which has been carefully refurbished in recent years, is set among 1.9 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in the picturesque village of Kinnaird, Perthshire. A…
Read MoreBe game for a laugh this summer at new exhibition
A celebration of fun and games is coming to Scotland next week, as part of a national touring exhibition. New Lanark World Heritage Site is hosting the V&A Museum of Childhood’s touring exhibition Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered, in a week’s time, in their newly-developed Mill Gallery this summer from 20 July – 4 November.…
Read MoreWestlands and Lilliardsedge offer breaks to suit you
Two beautiful holiday parks in the south of Scotland are offering a host of delights for all. Westlands Country Park is the home of Scotland’s finest clay pigeon shooting ground and fishing ponds. Whether it be pulling a 12lb tiger trout, shooting a 140ft high crosser or simply relaxing in a hot tub while watching…
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