Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
New book aims to inspire Scotland’s natural sights
Golden eagles, beavers, ospreys and pine martens will take centre stage in a landmark new conservation book aiming to inspire a sea change in attitudes towards a wilder Scotland. Scotland: A Rewilding Journey will lay out a vision of how rewilding could transform Scotland and benefit its people and wildlife. It is being supported by…
Read MoreMake sure you find Scottish Field at the Highland Show
If you’re heading to the Royal Highland Show over the next few days, then be sure to look out for Scottish Field. When you’re looking to buy someone the perfect gift, then you can’t go wrong with a subscription to Scottish Field magazine, to receive our packed issues each month, with the best news, features…
Read MoreNine hotels in Scotland for country pursuits
There is a time for relaxation and a time for exertion. And while on holiday in Scotland, there is no finer location for taking part in the many country pursuits that take you out and give you the chance to explore the vibrant and majestic beauty of Scotland’s varied coast and countryside. Here are nine…
Read MoreIt’s game on as exhibition stops in Scotland
A trip back to your childhood is in store next month with a new exhibition of board games coming to Scotland. New Lanark World Heritage Site is hosting the V&A Museum of Childhood’s touring exhibition Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered, in their newly developed Mill Gallery this summer from 20 July–4 November. Game Plan celebrates…
Read MoreWork begins to restore a hidden Scottish landmark
The £128,894 restoration of one of the Borders’ most fascinating landmarks is underway. Work on the Monteath Douglas Mausoleum, near Ancrum, is being done thanks to the efforts of a group of local volunteers and a six figure funding package. Grants from the Fallago Environment Fund (£59,444), WREN’s FCC Scottish Action Fund (£59,450) and BCCF…
Read MoreThe 178th Royal Highland Show begins tomorrow
There’s less than 24 hours to go until the 178th Royal Highland Show gets underway. As always, the event will take place at the Showground in Ingliston, when visitors will descend on the outskirts of Edinburgh from not just all over Scotland, but from the rest of the UK. Around 200,000 visitors – and around…
Read MoreNTS holding several events to mark the summer solstice
The National Trust for Scotland is marking the longest day of the year (Thursday 21 June) by putting on a series of special events at its properties across the country. From Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway to Glencoe in the Highlands, the Trust has organised 13 unique events which will help inspire the country…
Read MoreBeautiful new home on the site of an old mill
A modern home built from the stone of a former mill is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, the Old Mill at Deskford is a very impressive home sitting in a charming and easily accessible rural setting to the south of the popular village of Cullen, a historic coastal town located between the…
Read MoreThis is an attractive B listed home in the north
A handsome, B listed 17th century house close to Nairn on the Moray Coast is now for sale. Galbraith is currently marketing Meikle Kildrummie. The house, which is in the style of a traditional Scottish estate house of importance, has an elegant façade and crow stepped gables. The current owners, who bought the house in…
Read MoreA stunning modern home you have to look at
The Lodge in is a unique and beautifully constructed country house in a semi-rural location, with open views and grounds of over 1.3 acres. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, it is located in Burnbrae, Kinross-shire. Constructed in 2015, The Lodge offers all day to day living accommodation on the ground floor, but also has an…
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