Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
A Highland estate with Loch Ness and mountains
A rare opportunity to acquire a small Highland estate, with the most stunning panoramic view of Loch Ness and the Monadhliath Mountains. Presented for sale by John Clegg & Co, Bunloit Estate sits in a highly prominent position overlooking one of the most iconic features of Scotland – Loch Ness, situated in the centre of…
Read MoreNC500’s new partnership with adventure tour firm
The North Coast 500 has announced a new partnership with award-winning adventure tour operator Wilderness Scotland. The iconic touring route has teamed up with Aviemore-based Wilderness Scotland to create three new guided and supported road cycling tours which provide travellers with the chance to see and explore the wildlife and natural landscape of the North…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Falkirk and West Lothian
Head to Falkirk and West Lothian, and you’ll find a fantastic mix of things to see and do. If you’re interested in travel by rail or water, it’s the perfect area to visit. And there’s plenty of animals to see too! Here’s 10 places we recommend. THE FALKIRK WHEEL The 35m high Falkirk Wheel is one…
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 MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Mull
Lying just off the coast of Argyll, Mull is the fourth-largest Scottish island. It’s an island full of history, as well as newer attractions, making it somewhere that’s always worth a visit. Here’s 10 places we recommend visiting. CARSAIG ARCHES These natural wonders can be reached by boat or along a tough, sometimes dangerous, but…
Read MoreNetting an award in just their second year
A Skye business which runs seafood cruises has netted a five star award. Seaflower Seafood Cruises in Portree has been awarded 5 Star Visitor Attraction status by national tourism organisation VisitScotland in only its second year of operation. The award, which is the result of an unannounced inspection, is given for tours which provide ‘an…
Read MoreWild geese population has more than trebled
Funding has been put in place for a new £60,000 barnacle goose management scheme, to help protect Scotland’s population of Greenland barnacle geese. Scotland hosts around 60% of the world’s population of Greenland barnacle geese. These internationally important birds are a conservation success story, with increased numbers across the country over the last 20 years.…
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 MoreThis is a substantial new build home of the highest quality
An exceptional modern country property close to St Andrews has been brought to the market. Presented by Galbraith and commanding breath-taking panoramic views out over the Firth of Forth and beyond, North Cassingray House is an outstanding country property quietly positioned in a lovely secluded rural setting with a generous garden. Constructed just over 10…
Read More2020 Scottish Rural Awards open for nominations
Nominations for the 2020 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their sixth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. The categories are open for nominations, including…
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