Posts Tagged ‘trees’
Dechmont House is full of Edwardian class
A fine, late-Edwardian house with elegant period features and ties to local heritage is now available. Dechmont House, in Deans, Livingston, presides over approximately one acre of established garden grounds, and offers flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with splendid, southerly views to the Pentland Hills. Brought to the market by Rettie, Dechmont House is a handsome…
Read MoreTaking horse power back to its original meaning
In this age of mechanised timber extraction, Andrew Whitaker is one of the few to take ‘horse power’ quite literally into the world of forest management. On first sight, five-year-old Ghalm seems surprisingly small for a draught horse, as compared to our leggier Scottish Clydesdales. On running an eye over his conformation, however, one can appreciate the…
Read MoreBeautiful views from a home in an elevated position
A spacious four/five bedroom detached property with superb views down Strathnairn is now on the property market. Bell Ingram offer Mains of Faille to the market. It is a well presented five bedroom detached property with the added bonus of a self-contained cottage attached. The property benefits from double glazing and has recently been insulated to the…
Read MoreCelebrating the wonderful woods of Scotland
The search is on to find Scotland’s best and most inspiring woods. A prize to celebrate 100 years since the 1919 Forestry Act is the highlight of the annual competition is being offered. Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2019 will present the one-off 1919 Forestry Act Centenary Award in a year offering more prizes than ever…
Read MoreWinter garden bar launches at The Botanics
The Gateway Restaurant at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is transforming its outdoor area in to a winter wonderland, with a new bar opening in time for the festive season. The Winter Garden Bar at The Botanics offers a cosy spot for guests to enjoy a Christmas drink during December. Coinciding with the start of…
Read More15 Scots showcase craftsmanship at London event
Craft Scotland have revealed the designers and makers selected to be showcased at Collect, the international art fair for modern craft and design in London. From 28 February to 3 March 2019, the Craft Scotland gallery will showcase covetable artworks in silversmithing and goldsmithing, furniture making, ceramics, glass and metal. A mixture of established artists…
Read MoreAn A-Listed property overlooking the harbour
An outstanding A Listed manse dating from 1590 has been brought to the Scottish property market. Offered for sale by Galbraith, Melville Manse is thought to date from 1590 when the house was built on land donated by the Laird of Anstruther. The property is believed to have become the Manse of Anstruther Easter in 1713…
Read MoreScottish Field’s bluffer’s guide to wood and casks
We all have a friend who knows just that little bit more about whisky than we do. Thankfully, our whisky expert Blair Bowman is on hand to help you out. It is often said that it is the ‘wood that makes the whisky’ but there is so much more to it than that. In certain…
Read MoreA pocket estate with fantastic rural outlook
A traditionally-styled shooting lodge with six bedrooms and two reception rooms is now on the property market. Presented by Savills, Pubil Lodge sits in a beautiful location at the top of Glenlyon in a rural and slightly elevated setting with panoramic views over the impressive mountains which surround the property. The lodge itself is south…
Read MoreFestive foliage – 7 Christmas styling Ideas
We’re starting to decorate our houses now that we’re in December, all ready for Christmas. More and more decorated trees are popping up in windows across the country, and Scottish Field present some tips to help you make it evergreen this Christmas. Bring the outdoors in this winter as leading stylist and best-selling author of…
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