Posts Tagged ‘skiing’
Contemporary new homes in a peaceful locale
A small development of seven contemporary homes set in semi-rural mature grounds bounded by woodland are currently under construction. The four and give bedroom homes, with two en suite, will be bounded at the rear by the woodland grounds of Strathallan School. For sale through Bell Ingram, the specifications are noted below and depending on…
Read MoreCan you picture yourself in this beautiful country home?
There’s a rare opportunity to purchase an iconic property on Royal Deeside with commanding countryside views. Dess House near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is a very fine country house with its own parkland, wooded grounds and policies extending to some 30 acres. Dess House has not been available on the open market for some 25 years. Presented…
Read MoreGo with the snow this Sunday for World Snow Day
It’s World Snow Day on Sunday (20 January) with over 469 events in 45 countries around the world – and Scotland won’t miss out! The events include those in Europe, North and South America and Asia, encouraging more children to celebrate the fun of snow-sports like skiing and snowboarding. With the 8th World Snow Day organised…
Read MoreBonnie banks of Loch Lomond a short drive away
A stylishly updated farmhouse and converted stable block situated close to Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, Sheildaig Farm was built in 1804 and enjoys a quiet elevated position on the hillside at the southern end of Loch Lomond. The property is just a short drive from the shores…
Read MoreEnsuring Scotland’s ski slopes are open to everyone
Now that we’re into the colder months, more and more people will be thinking about taking to the Scottish ski slopes. There’s an organisation that’s based in Scotland which is breaking the ice, when it comes to ensuring that everyone has a chance to enjoy life on the piste. Disability Snowsport UK, with a base…
Read MoreA beautiful city home offering riverside views
An elegant Georgian home, situated in a scenic riverside setting, is now on the market, offering impressive views over one of Scotland’s most famous rivers. Set within the generous, private grounds, offering sophisticated and spacious living accommodation over three floors, there is also a neatly-presented three bedroom cottage, which can be acquired in conjunction with the…
Read MoreA beautiful cottage in the country now for sale
A semi-detached country cottage dating from about 1880, surrounded by farmland and woodland walks, on the property market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Gardeners Cottage, Newmiln, Guildtown, Perth, is a traditional semi-detached country cottage dating from around 1880, originally forming part of the Newmiln Estate. It has typical features from this period. The flexible…
Read MoreScotland’s eight most Instagrammed hikes
The eight most popular hikes in Scotland, according to Instagram, have been revealed. According to Google Trends, the nation’s interest in hiking has been steadily increasing over the last five years. To provide ramblers with ideas on where in the UK to hike for spectacular mountain scenes, Sportsshoes.com have analysed over 677K hiking-related posts published…
Read MoreYour chance to own a 16th century Scottish castle
A beautiful 16th century Scottish castle set in beautiful woodland is now available for sale. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, the category A-listed Lickleyhead Castle, near Premnay, in Aberdeenshire, sits in a sheltered position below the hills of Bennachie and is approached from a long drive through mature woodland. It has a rich history…
Read MoreOpening the Nevis Range’s slopes to the disabled
Making the slopes of the Nevis range accessible to all has been given a huge boost. The Nevis Range Mountain Experience in Lochaber, the Outdoor Capital of the UK, has announced a new partnership with Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) for winter 2018/19. The partnership will involve both parties working together to make the UK’s highest…
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