Posts Tagged ‘wind’
Scotland’s picture perfect islands star in new book
Scotland is known throughout the world for its natural beauty, with its islands – great and small – attracting international interest. These have now been captured in a visual odyssey of adventure and exploration, in one of the world’s most alluring natural environments Award-winning, globally travelled landscape photographer Allan Wright demonstrates his unique ability to…
Read MoreFacing his fear has made Jules a free solo climber
Jules Lines’s calm head and careful planning has made him Britain’s most accomplished free solo climber. We were about 300 feet above the Pass of Ballater and Jules Lines was posing for photographs, standing nonchalantly on the edge of a sheer cliff like a mountain goat. Lines is one of the UK’s best free climbers,…
Read MoreAn island property that has so much to offer
A unique island property with a diverse range of income and development opportunities is on the market. Presented by Savills, Green Farm is a diverse holding which, in addition to a well-maintained principal dwelling, presents exciting opportunities for a purchaser to develop existing assets for their personal use or to create additional income streams. The…
Read MoreThey want to make Britain’s most green ice cream
A Scottish firm is looking to become the greenest ice cream maker in Britain. Mackie’s of Scotland is installing a new refrigeration system set to be one of the most sophisticated in Europe. In a £4million project, the luxury ice cream brand will replace its existing freezing equipment with low carbon, power efficient units run…
Read MorePretty home by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
A stylishly updated farmhouse and converted stable block situated close to Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, Sheildaig Farm was built in 1804 and enjoys a quiet elevated position on the hillside at the southern end of Loch Lomond. The property is just a short drive from the shores…
Read MoreThe Whisky Works launches with two new drams
An all-new range of experimental whiskies have been announced, with the launch of The Whisky Works. Launching with two limited edition whiskies – first, a Classic Whisky named The 29 Year Old Glaswegian and second, a Modern Whisky called the King of Trees. The Whisky Works will mark the launch at Whisky Live London this…
Read MoreFive of the worst storms which have hit Scotland
Think of the Scottish weather, and the chances are you’ll not come up with images of sunshine and blue skies. Most of us are more than used to battling the typical Scottish weather, and fighting our way through driving wind and rain, than anything else. We round up five of the worst Scottish storms ever.…
Read MoreScans reveal water damage to a Mackintosh classic
State of the art survey techniques have revealed the severity of water damage to an iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh property. The surveys, carried out in partnership between the National Trust for Scotland – who own and care for the Hill House in Helensburg – and Historic Environment Scotland, shows the extent of the damp and…
Read MoreImpressive views from a great family home
Oranjemond House is a beautifully appointed detached property with far reaching views over the Cromarty Firth and beyond. Strutt and Parker present to the market this home in Northfield, Invergordon. Oranjemond House is a fantastic family home finished to an exacting standard and brimming with features. The property enjoys an elevated position with superb open aspects…
Read MoreSCO unveils new season and new maestro
The new principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra gave his debut performance, in Russia, aged twelve. Now, at just 31, Maxim Emelyanychev is taking over from Robin Ticciati and brings a starry line-up of musicians to his first season. Launched last night at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, the programme for 2019/20 features home…
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