Posts Tagged ‘ski’
A swimming pool at a beautiful country house
A country house with a swimming pool and attractive landscaped gardens is now for sale. Slade House, presented by Galbraith, sits within a secluded position in Carmyllie, Angus, surrounded by pretty and well-maintained gardens. The house benefits from a flexible layout and well-proportioned reception space for both entertaining and family living. The breakfasting kitchen and…
Read MoreB&B in the shadow of Ben Nevis is on the market
One of Fort William’s best-known B&Bs is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, The Gantocks, which enjoys panoramic views across Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills, is currently operating as a 5* Bed and Breakfast but would equally make a superb family home. The spacious accommodation at The Gantocks is…
Read MoreOriginal features remain in this 1902 property
A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…
Read More10 fascinating facts about the Cairngorms
The Cairngorm mountains are some of Scotland’s most striking natural features. Five of Scotland’s highest mountains are in the area, and around 1.4 million people visit the Cairngorms each year to ski, walk and fish. Here’s ten fascinating facts about the area which you probably didn’t know. The Cairngorms stretch from Aviemore in the north-east…
Read MoreA farm offering cattle handling facilities for sale
A well-presented stock farm in Highland Perthshire is on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Ballintuim Farm is a well-presented livestock unit extending to about 188.39 acres (76.24 ha) with a traditional farmhouse, two cattle courts with cattle handling facilities under cover, straw shed and silage pit. The land is predominately down to grass with…
Read MoreBT plans to pull the plug on Highland phone boxes
Public opinion is being sought across the Highlands, after BT proposed to remove 110 public payphones from across the region. The Highland Council has today launched an online consultation. Regulation set out by Ofcom, the independent regulator, states that local authorities have the responsibility to co-ordinate consultations to gather views about proposed payphone removals. The…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Skye
‘Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing, Onward the sailors cry. Carry the lad that’s born to be king, Over the sea to Skye.’ So say the words of the famous old song, but Skye is far more than a romantic Jacobite song. Here’s 10 fascinating facts you may not have known about…
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 MoreDuo will travel around Scotland on penny farthings
A pair of intrepid cyclists are heading from Lands End to John O’Groats – on Penny Farthings! The adventure began earlier today when Neil Laughton and David Fox-Pitt MBE set off on their 841 mile ride – on their 54-inch diameter wheeled Penny Farthing bicycles. The eccentric fundraising efforts are to raise money for Mary’s…
Read MoreModernised traditional cottage near a river
A pretty, modernised four bedroom stone cottage with four acres and 250m of river frontage is now on the market. Mill Cottage, presented by Strutt & Parker, is an attractive cottage, which has been sympathetically modernised and extended over the last 11 years and now features flexible and light accommodation. The cosy sitting room has…
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