Posts Tagged ‘Tree’
The sweet smell of success for Scottish candle company
A Scottish candle company has spruced up its range with a new festive scent. Isle of Skye Candle Co. has unveiled the latest addition to its range – Spruce and Fir fragrance. Perfect for the festive period, the scent includes essential oils from the spruce tree and notes of vertivert. The unique combination is said…
Read MoreImpressive former police station in a quiet conservation village
A former village police house in the Borders is for sale. Beech House, formerly the village Police House, is an attractive detached four bedroom family home, enjoying a prime woodland edge location within the pretty conservation village of Swinton, presented to the market by Hastings Legal. Dating from 1890 and listed as of historic interest…
Read MoreArts and sculpture trails are being brought to life
Inspirational work will begin soon to bring heritage and arts sculpture trails to life. Trails and Tales is set to open in East Dunbartonshire in March, writes Olivia Dobson. The arts and heritage learning programme is being created by the East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust (EDLC), the programme unites artists groups and residents to…
Read MoreA stunning family home in walk-in condition
An outstanding family home has been brought to the market in Aberdeen. Galbraith present this detached family home on Cairnlee Road East with three public rooms, five good bedrooms and two bathrooms. Located in the much sought after village of Cults, this is an exceptionally spacious and immaculate detached dwelling house. It sits within a…
Read MoreChristmas experiences to be remembered at The Balmoral
To mark the festive season, Edinburgh’s The Balmoral hotel has teamed up with Scotland’s most iconic jewellery house and the world’s finest watchmaker to create a unique moment in time for the city. Hamilton & Inches, in partnership with Patek Philippe, are to share centuries of silversmithing prestige and watchmaking excellence at No.1 Princes Street…
Read MoreAvoid accidentally poisoning your pets this festive season
Scottish pet owners are being urged to keep an extra eye on their four-legged friends this festive season. Vets Now says an astounding third of Scotland’s pet owners will experience an emergency this festive season, and Vets Now will see a 33% surge in calls to its Scottish clinics (Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Kirkcaldy, Kilmarnock) in…
Read MoreTop crime authors line up for Aberdeen’s Granite Noir in 2018
Aberdeen’s second Granite Noir festival celebrating crime fiction is to take place in February. Some of the biggest names in crime fiction, a poisoned cocktail party, chilling film screenings and workshops are part of the schedule. Ann Cleeves, Chris Brookmyre, Val McDermid, Hugh Fraser and Robert Daws will headline the festival, which runs in…
Read MoreTraditional country cottage in Ayrshire is on the market
Galbraith presents to the market Garden Cottage, a beautiful country cottage situated on the 2000 acre Lanfine Estate, near Darvel in Ayrshire. Garden Cottage is a traditional country cottage with a charming, chocolate box appearance thought to date back to the mid-1800s. The property is situated on the Lanfine Estate – over 2000 acres of…
Read MoreHospice marks 40 years of service with latest Light Up A Life appeal
A hospice marking 40 years of dedicated service to Scotland is inviting the community it serves to support its Light Up A Life appeal by dedicating a light on their Tree of Remembrance. St Columba’s Hospice is switching on the lights of its Tree of Remembrance on Monday, 11 December, in Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh…
Read MoreThe Lodge on Loch Goil named as Scotland’s best luxury wedding venue
The Lodge on Loch Goil has been named as Best Luxury Wedding Venue – Scotland at the recent 2017 Global Excellence Awards. The awards were launched to recognise and reward the firms and individuals whose commitment to sustained outstanding performance has seen them leading the way, not only in their own sector, but across the…
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