Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
A working organic croft on a Scots island for sale
A rare and unique lifestyle opportunity to acquire a 70 acre organic working croft set on the fringe of the coastal village of Bunessan on the ever-popular Isle of Mull has arisen. Presented by Bell Ingram, and originally constructed in 1911, the cottage at High Lee is a beautifully presented one and a half storey…
Read MoreHome with a rich history in a peaceful location
An elegant mansion house with a cottage in an idyllic countryside location has been brought to the market. Presented by Savills, Carstramon House is an elegant country mansion believed to date from the late 18th century. It was extended in 1929 by Mrs Elizabeth Murray Usher whose family still own the Cally Estate. Carstramon has…
Read MoreScotland’s wildlife celebrated in a family book
100 Great Wildlife Experiences: What To See And Where is a family-friendly book, and author James D. Fair delivers exactly what he promises. Counting down 100 of the UK’s majestic fauna and flora, he takes his readers on a nationwide wildlife tour, recommending the best places to spot lapwings, willow warblers, pine martens and more…
Read MoreKeep your dog on the lead as lambing season begins
Several Scottish organisations have united in an urgent plea to dog owners across the country to keep their dogs under proper control around livestock. Lambing season is already well underway in Scotland, and most of the ewes we see now grazing the hills and fields are heavily pregnant at this time of year. Already farmers…
Read MoreFishing rights with a Highland country house hotel
A delightful Highland hotel with access to fishing rights on three nearby lochs has been put up for sale. Presented by agents Bell Ingram, the Overscaig House Hotel is set in an idyllic location near Lairg, Sutherland, and has eight en-suite letting bedrooms, plus spacious owners’ and staff accommodation. The 3-Star STB hotel sits in…
Read MoreParliament to debate third Scottish National Park
A campaign to create Scotland’s third national park is to be discussed at the Scottish Parliament this week. The Galloway National Park Association has welcomed the news that the Scottish Parliament is to debate a motion by SNP South Scotland MSP Emma Harper on Thursday, 11 February, in support of a National Park for Galloway.…
Read MoreRed squirrels put on a diet to help them survive
A Scottish council’s ranger service is putting red squirrels in the area on an diet. Aberdeen City Council’s countryside service ranger service is teaming up with Carnie Woods Community Group and the Scottish Wildlife Trust on a diet plan for the woods’ red squirrel population and other wildlife in the area. The plan follows discussions…
Read MoreUrgent plea to save Scotland’s rainforests
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for cash to help them save Scotland’s Atlantic oak woodlands. The sites, which stretch along the length of the west coast, are known as “Scotland’s rainforests” thanks to their high rainfall. The forests – which include birch and hazel, as well as oak – are home to specialist specials of plants, insects,…
Read MoreCould the missing lynx return?
A YEAR-LONG survey has been launched to find out if the public wants lynx to be introduced to the Highlands. Supporters say the big cats would help to control roe deer numbers, while opponents worry about their effect on sheep kept near woodland, the species’ favoured habitat. The consultation has been launched by three charities:…
Read MoreFormer RSPB boss lands at seabird centre
THE Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick has named Stuart Housden as the next chair of its board of trustees. Housden is a former director of fellow bird charity RSPB Scotland. He succeeds David Windmill, who has served as chair at the seabird centre for the past eight years. Susan Davies, the centre’s chief executive,…
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