Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
They’re making sure that wool is at the height of fashion
Scotland’s sheep have been kept busy as part of British Wool Week. It kicked off last week and concludes today, Monday, 22 October. As part of the event, fashion label Holland Cooper and watch firm Morris Richardson provided a modern-day twist on tweed, which compliment one another’s pieces perfectly. Holland Cooper are one of the…
Read MoreA beautiful Scottish property for sale at £1.35million+
A desirable country property nestled in the heart of Strathnairn has come to the market. Presented through Galbraith, with over 260 acres of private grounds including grazing, established woodlands, heather hills and salmon fishing rights on the river Nairn, Glen Nairn Lodge enjoys a spectacular position overlooking the beautiful Lochan Dubh across Strathnairn to the…
Read MoreAnother reason to visit the beautiful Blair Castle
A Scots castle is getting ready to transform into a festive wonderland next month. This November, Blair Castle will welcome visitors from across Perthshire and beyond to its annual Christmas Fair. More than 50 Scottish art, craft and food producers will exhibit at the historic castle on Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November,…
Read MoreBid to root out invasive species from beauty spot
A Scottish spot of natural beauty is under threat from invasive plant life. Work has begun at Corrieshalloch Gorge near Ullapool, one of eight National Nature Reserves (NNRs) managed by the National Trust for Scotland, to remove Rhododendron ponticum and Japanese knotweed, which have spread in the ravine and downstream along the river Broom. The…
Read MoreTime’s running out in vote to save red squirrels
Scotland’s only entry in the Forests category of a leading international conservation competition could this week secure funding to create a lifeline for Scotland’s red squirrels. It would also boosting nature tourism and the Gaelic language in the northwest Highlands. Trees for Life’s Reds Return initiative will receive more than £25,000 from the European Outdoor…
Read MoreDistillery’s fish pass project leaps into action
A team of fisheries experts has teamed up with a Speyside whisky distillery to offer a helping hand to migrating fish in the Knockando Burn near Aberlour – for the first time in a century. Biologists from the Spey Fishery Board and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have teamed up with Tamdhu to build…
Read MoreA rare chance to buy acres of dreams
Homebuyers seeking a truly unique highland hideaway need look no further than an exceptional property which has just landed on the 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…
Read MorePeaceful countryside and a home with charm
A charming steading conversion surrounded by tranquil countryside has been brought to the property market. Commanding wonderful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, 2 The Cotts is quietly positioned in a lovely rural setting with generous garden, about two miles to the north of Anstruther in the heart of Fife’s sought-after and picturesque East Neuk.…
Read MoreEnjoy scenic views over the sea to Orkney
An impressive home on the north coast of Scotland offering views over the sea to Orkney is now available for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Old Scrabster House is in the coastal hamlet of Scrabster close to Thurso in Caithness. The property is in a delightful setting with spectacular elevated views over Scrabster beach…
Read MoreWhere you can see a stunning Scottish autumn
Autumn is upon us and things are starting to feel somewhat magical: the wildlife is as lively as ever, the skies are glowing a wonderful mix of orange and purple, and the landscapes are alight with fiery, autumnal colours. October and November’s colour is perhaps the most striking of nature’s seasonal displays and, following a…
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