Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
900 ways to save Scotland’s native plants
Harsh winter weather was not enough to deter intrepid teams from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as they put conservation theory into action. They transplanted 900 plants of the endangered alpine blue-sow-thistle (Cicerbita alpina) into secret locations in the Scottish hills. In a remarkable demonstration of how expert scientists and horticulturists, working together, can help…
Read MoreCelebrating the beauty of Beinn Eighe
The UK’s first National Nature Reserve, the stunning Beinn Eighe NNR, recently celebrated its 70th birthday. To mark the event, NatureScot has revealed the winning pictures from a photo contest commemorating the landmark anniversary. In 1951, Beinn Eighe was designated as the UK’s first NNR to protect its precious ancient pinewood, the largest fragment in…
Read MoreHighland Outdoor Centre for sale – and a whale boat
A Highland outdoor centre has been made available for sale – as well as a whale-shaped boat! Bidwells present for sale the property at Ardintigh Bay, a Highland outdoor adventure centre, which is currently owned by Tom McClean (78) – the adventuring legend and SAS veteran who is a world record holder and all-round action…
Read MorePlanting 1000 new trees after climate change event
Four of Scotland’s much-loved hotels have come together to plant over 1000 trees this Christmas in partnership with Trees for Life – a rewilding charity which plants trees across the Highlands. In the spirit of COP26 the voco Grand Central and Kimpton Blythswood Square in Glasgow and Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George…
Read MoreWoodland creation and peat restoration plans revealed
Plans to deliver a significant woodland creation and peatland restoration scheme in the North-East of Scotland have been revealed. Par and Aviva Investors have established an investment vehicle which has acquired 6300 hectares of moorland in the Glen Dye area of West Aberdeenshire as its first investment, which aims to capture over 1.4 million tonnes…
Read MoreUnique opportunity to buy a thriving tourist attraction
A thriving tourist attraction in one of Scotland’s most beautiful locations, offers a truly unique opportunity for commercial buyers looking for their next venture. Bell Ingram presents the Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre comprises a thriving and profitable tearoom, visitor centre, and a charming, detached two-bedroom owners’ residence. Located in a picturesque, rural location on the…
Read MoreAn island home for sale in a wildlife haven
With its rural setting on the picturesque island of Islay, Coullabus Farm offers a superb opportunity for those looking to adopt a lifestyle change and reap the benefits of a country island life. Presented by Bell Ingram and previously operated as an operational island dairy farm, the main farmhouse property now offers family accommodation over…
Read MoreHighland zoo aiming to breed Sumatran tigers
Scotland’s Highland Wildlife Park is back on the small screen tonight. BBC Scotland series Inside the Zoo features senior keeper Gareth has a busy day weighing and feeding all the snakes. There’s an enclosure to prepare for four new leaf tailed geckos and Hannibal the Argentinean tegu gets a trip out for some target training.…
Read MoreThe cyclists who recreated a 1936 trip in our latest podcast
Scottish Field would cycle 500 miles, and we would cycle 500 more… just to be the podcast that brings something new and exciting to your door! The 31st Scottish Field podcast sees us meet two members of the Adventure Syndicate. This week our guests are Alice Lemkes and Philippa Battye, who tell us about their…
Read MoreA beautiful home with great views on a Scots isle
A rarely available one bedroom traditional Hebridean black house situated in a waterside location has been brought to the market. Bell Ingram present Gearraidh Iain, enjoying superb sea views over the Vallay strand on the Isle of North Uist Gearraidh Iain is a traditional black house which was built by the present owner’s grandfather some…
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