Crionach is new build property in the traditional style

A delightful modern home on the banks of Loch Snizort offers spectacular views over to the Cuillin mountains and to the Outer Hebrides. Galbraith present to the market Crionach, at 3 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Portree, which lies in a delightful, private setting in the scattered crofting township of Kingsburgh on the north-west coast of Skye. The house,…

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Farming Scotland conference harvests the thoughts of key trade figures

The 15th annual Farming Scotland Conference is taking place this week. On 8 February, an exciting line up of speakers will share their views and experiences under the banner of ‘innovations in farming’ at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel in Angus, where 150 delegates will attend to discuss and debate recent innovations in agriculture and the sector’s prospects…

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A Study in Tartan as new Sherlock design is kept in the family

Sherlock Holmes has a new official tartan – and it’s been kept in the family. Tania Henzell has designed the new tartan, and she is the step great, great granddaughter of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who created the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. This new creation is titled the Sherlock Holmes Tartan. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle…

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Students have a real passion for fashion with their show

Textile and fashion diploma students from Edinburgh College have created their own artistic display, which will take place this weekend. Thye have drawn inspiration from the diverse range of styles and media used by four leading Scottish contemporary artists to construct and create work which will be presented on the gallery floor catwalk for a…

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It’s Monte Carlo or bust for classic car enthusiasts

It was Monte Carlo or bust, as a number of classic cars stopped off in a Scottish park on their way to the famous race. The vehicles, which are participating in the famous Monte Carlo Rally, made a pit stop in Clydebank’s Dalmuir Park. West Dunbartonshire Council hosted a send-off event, sponsored by Imperial Commercials,…

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Celebrating the past with this year’s Hawick Reivers Festival

Preparations are underway for a major Borders festival next month. This year’s Hawick Reivers Festival will run from 23-25 March. From its earliest beginnings in 2003 this annual festival has grown to become a major event in the Scottish Borders calendar. It has grown from one day to a full weekend of activities both in…

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New campaign shows Scotland’s a cool place to be for wintersports

In Scotland, there’s definitely ‘snow’ place like home. A new £60,000 marketing campaign which aims to promote Scottish snowsports to new audiences has received a major boost from the national tourism organisation. The Scottish Snowsports Marketing Group (SSMG) has been awarded £30,000 from the VisitScotland Growth Fund to help promote Scotland as a destination of…

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Celebrate our national drink as part of pub chain’s whisky showcase

Nearly 80 pubs are hosting their second annual National Whisky Showcase. Running until 25 February, across Nicholsons’ 77 pubs nationwide, a whole host of unmissable events are planned, including whisky brand ambassador talks, tastings, exclusive offers and competitions. Lovers of a wee dram are being encouraged to explore the world of whisky and find new…

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