Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Eight castles you must visit in our trail
Aberdeenshire is known as Scotland’s Castle Country, with more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. From candyfloss pink Craigievar Castle to quirky Castle Fraser and its Laird’s Lug, Aberdeenshire’s 300 castles, stately mansions and ruins have something for everyone this spring The castles are preparing for a busy season of activities, from…
Read MoreA house by the sea with beautiful views
A beautiful home offering incredible sea views is on the market in Argyll. Achnaha in Glenbarr, Tarbert, has five bedrooms, two reception rooms, and approximately 85 acres of ground, in addition to a further three bedroom cottage. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, Achnaha is a unique, small residential estate, extending to approximately…
Read MoreGame and Wildlife Conservation Trust dinner 2018
There were smiles all round when the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust held its west of Scotland dinner and auction. The event was held at the superb Oran Mor in Glasgow. The evening began with a drinks reception, followed by a delicious three course meal, and host for the evening was comedian Fred Macaulay.  [zenfolio-gallery id=”859497346″…
Read MoreHorse power helps to turn back the clock
Traditional methods of looking after woodland have been used again in Scotland. People in the historic Aberdeenshire market town of Huntly had the chance to see their favourite woodland get a new lease of life thanks to the use of horses. Horse logging is a traditional form of woodland management which has almost died out…
Read MoreLodge on Loch Lomond offers a private shore
A wonderful former hunting lodge with private shorefront on the banks of Loch Lomond is now for sale. Ptarmigan Lodge was built by the Duke of Montrose 160 years ago as his hunting lodge. Commanding an enviable waterside location on the banks of Loch Lomond, the property offers a unique opportunity to own a wonderful…
Read MoreA beautiful Regency home with spacious grounds
An elegant Regency architectural gem set within glorious grounds is now on the property market. Knight Frank present the Barwhinnock Estate, in Twynholm, an outstanding home with five reception areas, seven bedrooms, and five bathrooms (four ensuite). Barwhinnock is approached through a wide entrance flanked by handsome gate piers. The drive passes the Gate Lodge…
Read MoreAuction will support the British Deer Society
An incredible variety of lots are available in a fantastic auction being held to raise money for the British Deer Society. There’s just a few weeks to go until the BDS internet auction, to raise funds for the BDS. This year, the Society has had had great support from its donors and there will be…
Read MoreTen green ideas for Earth Day in Scotland
This Sunday is Earth Day, and Scotland offers a host of great green getaways. From planning how to travel, to choosing where to stay, more and more of us are considering our carbon footprint, linking our holiday plans with our desire to save the planet. Whether it’s renewable energy, composting toilets, tree planting or locally…
Read MoreLearn the secrets of Scotland’s great tapestry
Visitors to New Lanark will find themselves stitched up in the coming weeks – in a good way! The 18th century cotton-spinning mill village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, will host the return of the Great Tapestry of Scotland with a brand new exhibition open this spring and summer, from 18…
Read MoreBid to restore Scottish peatland to good health
The National Trust for Scotland has given its support to the first UK Peatland Strategy. As Scotland’s largest conservation organisation and one of its biggest landowners the Trust for Scotland is doing its part to conserve Scotland’s peatlands. It has helped to develop the UK’s first Peatland Strategy which sets an ambition to have 2…
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