Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Eight of the most unusual places to stay in Scotland
Nowadays a simple hotel room stay or a city apartment break are a thing of the past. So whether it be for a weekend getaway with the family, other half or even just to experience the county from a new… or sometimes old location you can always count on Scotland to provide some quirky places…
Read MoreNatural inspiration for new exhibition of sculptures
A reknowned sculptor has created an impressive new work which has been inspired by a National Trust for Scotland property. Inspired by the shelterbelt at the NTS’s Inverewe Garden, Wester Ross, this is the focal point of a new exhibition in its Sawyer Gallery. The piece, The Shelter of Your Arms, was created by Ann…
Read MoreEstate’s reward for commitment to best practice
A Scottish estate has been presented with a prestigious award recognising its outstanding work on wildlife, habitat and conservation management. Glenbervie Estate in Kincardineshire received its Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) accreditation at the Turriff Show on Monday. Alastair Macphie, owner of Glenbervie, received the certification from Scottish Land & Estates’ North East chairman David Fyffe.…
Read MoreTranquility and comfort in architect designed home
A secluded architect-designed house built to very high specifications in 2003, offering breath-taking views sea views to the Holy Island of Iona, Inch Kenneth, Ulva and Ben More, is now for sale. Presented for sale by Savills, Torr Buan House, in Ulva Ferry on the Isle of Mull, is a place of dramatic views and…
Read MoreAn attractive home in the Scottish countryside
An attractive home in the countryside offers splendid views over Perthshire is now available. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Taigh Fuirich, located near Strathtay, Perthshire, is a south facing, detached two storey house with the benefit of off street parking for up to three cars and is perfectly situated on a hillside to take…
Read MoreGranite City preparing to hold its eighth art fair
Lovers of Scottish landscapes and the wonders of our natural habitat will be spoiled for choice next month. The eighth Aberdeen Art Fair, which again takes place at the Granite City’s iconic Beach Ballroom, will have a diverse range of works, in very contrasting styles, on show throughout the weekend. Athens born Maria Michopoulou, owner…
Read MoreA day learning countryside skills for young people
A day out with a difference for youngsters is being lined up by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust. On 22 August, young people aged between 12 and 15 can enjoy a day at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s demonstration farm at Auchnerran, near Logie Coldstone in Aberdeenshire, which will bring on their interest…
Read MoreEnjoy comfortable modern living in a stylish home
A modern family home with flexible accommodation, spacious entertaining rooms and outstanding scenery is now available. Hollybank House near Kinross, presented by Galbraith is a modern styled house which provides impressive and flexible living space with the benefit of naturally light rooms. The house is set in an elevated position and has high quality and…
Read MoreScots can play their part in helping our sealife
Scots are being asked to watch our seas to help protect whales, dolphins and porpoises. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to get members of the general public to help with the National Whale and Dolphin Watch, which this year runs between 28 July and 5 August. For over 40…
Read MoreCelebrating the past as park looks to the future
A new chapter has begun in the life of a popular country park. Barmoor Park Country Park, in Lowick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, has officially opened its new building, Hedley Hall. It was a special occasion for the Lamb family, who own and run the park, as it is named after Hedley, the co-founder of the park. Ann…
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