Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Get up close to marine life on this Sealife Safari
Scotland’s coastal waters are teeming with a huge variety of marine life. Glenapp Castle, the beautiful baronial hotel tucked away on the breath-taking Ayrshire coast, is offering a chance to see sea creatures in their own environment, in 2019. The castle’s extraordinary location makes it the ultimate spot for a magical sealife safari. The clear…
Read MoreStables, woodland, views and a beautiful home
An exceptional country property with stabling, grazing, woodland and outstanding views is now on the market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Pitmedden House is a stunning substantial house constructed in 1993 within an attractive stone exterior under a tiled roof. The house offers very spacious and well proportioned flexible accommodation over two floors and also…
Read MoreA Scots Baronial mansion in a secluded setting
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreScottish Scouts become Golden Eagle Champions
A Scottish Scout group is launching the first ever Golden Eagle Champions initiative to help safeguard the future of Golden Eagles in the UK. Working closely with the groundbreaking South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, the Scottish Borders Innerleithen Scout Group will become the UK’s first ever Golden Eagle Champions, learning from experts and getting…
Read MoreScottish Game Fair will return in July with new sponsor
The GWCT Scottish Game Fair has started the new year in style by announcing an exciting new partnership with NFU Mutual. The leading rural insurer has signed a three-year deal to become headline sponsor of Scotland’s largest Game Fair, which is held in the stunning Scone Palace Parklands in Perthshire and will take place this…
Read MoreThis £3million sporting estate offers potential
An exceptional established Scottish sporting estate with consented forestry planting land and leisure development potential is now for sale. The Inverchaolain Estate, in the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, is presented for sale by Edwin Thompson. The estate is beautifully situated in a remote unspoilt area of high amenity characterised by beautiful coastlines and sea lochs, frequently…
Read MoreTake flight to a fascinating avian art exhibition
Aviary, an exhibition reflecting on the significance of the bird as a motif in contemporary Scottish art, will open next weekend. Taking place at the Royal Scottish Academy’s Academicians’ Gallery from 19 January-17 February, exhibiting artists are Ade Adesina, Michael Agnew, Elizabeth Blackadder, John Busby, Joyce Cairns, James Castle, George Donald, James Fairgrieve, Alexander Fraser,…
Read MoreFabulous views from an incredible modern home
A truly unique highland hideaway with views to take your breath away is currently available on the property market. Harris Highland Dream is completely off-grid, set on the shores of Loch Shin in Sutherland with land extending to 168 acres of hill and native woodland. The four-bedroom home has been built sympathetically to its surroundings,…
Read MoreScotland’s islands offer a break with a difference
Scotland is proud of its diverse nature, from the busy cities, to the unique locales of the islands. Loch Gorm House is a luxury five-star Gold B&B with spectacular sea views of Jura and across Loch Indaal. Recently refurbished, the guesthouse offers well-appointed accommodation that is close to all of the island’s main attractions. Owner…
Read MoreChoosing a tailor-made cruise is the ideal break
Escape from the stresses and strains of everyday living by enjoying a life on the ocean waves. Red Moon Cruises offer exclusive, tailor- made cruises perfect for couples, families or groups of friends. Imagine escaping in your own private cruise boat to sail wherever you wish (weather permitting!), while you watch some of the world’s most superb scenery go…
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