Posts Tagged ‘trees’
10 more of the best places for wildlife watching
Scottish Field’s guide to 50 great hotspots at which to watch nature in Scotland continues. This weekend we present another 10 locations that are worth a visit. See our first 10 HERE. 11. Baron’s Haugh, Motherwell – Water Rail An elusive bird that skulks around in reed beds, water rails can be difficult to see.…
Read MoreAn attractive home in beautiful countryside
A beautiful countryside home, offering stunning views, is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Valleyview Cottage is an attractive country property with a range of outbuildings and adjoining paddock extending to 0.60 Ha (1.48 Acres) situated in a private and picturesque location commanding exceptional views over the Clyde Valley. The property comprises of…
Read MoreNew study to explore impact of peatland wildfires
A new study is set to investigate the impact of a recent wildfire on peatland in Caithness and Sutherland. The Fire Blanket project will focus on the effects of a fire on approximately 60 square kilometres of land near Strathy in May 2019. The area is part of the Flow Country, the largest blanket bog…
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 MoreTake a bough to restore the Caledonian pine forest
Through his Trees for Life project, Alan Watson Featherstone has made it his life’s work to restore Glen Affric’s ancient pine forest. There’s a certain irony to meeting Alan outside the massive Vue Cinema in Inverness, for the city’s sprawling urbanisation is a far cry from the conservationist’s usual habitat. Featherstone has been at the…
Read MoreOffers over £1.2million for a home full of period details
An impressive home in the country is now for sale on the property market. Presented for sale by Rettie & Co, Membland is a stunning county house dating from 1956, close to one of the East Lothian’s most sought-after villages. The house has a wealth of period detail and light airy rooms with large astragal…
Read MoreTasteful blend of the 18th century and modern style
Kilmun Farmhouse is a charming four-bedroom detached house with far-reaching views over Loch Awe. Presented by Bell Ingram, Kilmun Farmhouse is located in Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute. Situated in an elevated position with far reaching views over Loch Awe, Kilmun is a charming four-bedroom detached house which blends 18th century heritage with a twist…
Read More10 fascinating facts about the Hebrides
A science fiction classic, trees, seaweed and mummies – a seemingly diverse list of things, but they all have one thing in common. They are all linked to Scotland’s Hebrides. Here’s 10 fascinating facts about the islands. Some of the scenes from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey were filmed on the Isle of Harris.…
Read More10 alien invaders Scotland can do without
Scotland’s native wildlife is being attacked by ruthless foreign species that are hell-bent on world domination. A great many creatures that are part of the Scottish landscape are not, in fact, native species: the likes of the rabbit, pheasant and fallow deer were all introduced at some point in the past. But while these have…
Read MoreConverted mill for sale on a whisky estate
A delightful former mill located close to a picturesque village has been brought to the market. Galbraith present Lagavullin Mill, which is situated in a quiet hamlet on the banks of Grassfield Burn which flows gently past the property into West Loch Tarbert, at the head of the Kintyre Peninsula. The property presents a rare…
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