Posts Tagged ‘views’
Quirky cottage which was transformed using Boeing 737 goes on the market
A private chef who transformed a Boeing 737 galley into a working kitchen is now selling the home – for just £60,000. Andrew Mellon, 54, bought the old jetliner on Ebay for just £149 and converted his cottage kitchen in Banff, Aberdeenshire, with it. The galley can hold around 1,000 everyday kitchen items and includes…
Read MoreFind a better you with Scotland as inspiration
Who needs a gym when you have Scotland? That’s the message the back page of The Kilted Coaches: How to Stick to the Damn Plan, as it encourages people to get fit using the country’s natural resources. The pair behind this book know what they’re talking about, having created hundreds of videos, garnered thousands of…
Read MoreLast chance to see Turner in January
Time’s running out to see an exhibition of the work of JMW Turner at the National Galleries of Scotland. The Galleries has presented a display of Turner’s work every January for more than a century, and is on now until Monday 31 January 2022. This year’s exhibition showcases all of the 38 watercolours by Turner…
Read MoreA delicious Turkish pide recipe to bake
Our Veganuary recipes packed with flavour continue today with a filling Turkish pide. Last week, and from now until Wednesday, we’re presenting recipes courtesy of four-time Sunday Times bestselling authors and co-creators of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who have sold more than one million copies of their plant-based cookbooks. Since they launched the…
Read MoreFascinating places and facts from the Kingdom of Fife
Have you heard the tale of Elie’s Janet Fall, who demanded a village be flattened to improve her own views? Or seen Gateside’s The Bunnet Stane, an Aeolian sculpture from aeons past? How about visiting the resident ghost at St Rule’s Tower in St Andrews? This book is crammed with short, sharp snippets on Fife’s…
Read MoreWorking with an architect to get the best design possible
Every time I begin a new architectural project – whether it’s designing a new house, renovating a farmhouse, or rethinking a traditional shooting lodge – I go back to the basics of what a great building should be. A building is for now and for the future. It should uplift our spirits and create good…
Read MoreHave a say on plan to remove Highland phone boxes
There is a huge amount of opposition to BT’s proposal to remove 110 public payphones from across the Highland region. The Highland Council began a consultation, asking for the views of the public on removing the boxes. Most of the objections have cited below low levels of mobile phone ownership and their importance to elderly…
Read MoreFireworks cruise marks the end of the festivals
There’s a special way to watch the firework finale of this year’s Edinburgh Festivals. Tickets are available for an unforgettable trip down the River Forth as the iconic Festival Fireworks Cruise is confirmed for a second year running. The Maid of the Forth will set sail on Monday 26 August to embark on a magnificent…
Read MoreThe essential viewpoints to see in Scotland
More than simply a catalogue of view indicators (which identify surrounding features in the landscape), 349 Views of Scotland is a celebration of the breath-taking sights across the country. It also tells the inspiring story of those who sought to make them understood. Following in the footsteps of 1938 mountaineer Ben Humble, David Squires has…
Read MoreA beautiful modern home near a quiet hamlet
A substantial family home in an attractive country setting is for sale in Fife. Galbraith present to the market Tamley House, 1 Bramble Lane, Foodieash, Cupar, a five bedroom detached house. Tamley House is a well presented and substantial detached modern home, which enjoys a lovely setting on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Foodieash…
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