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Gilchristland is an ace property with its own tennis court
A superb small estate has come onto the market in Dumfries and Galloway. Gilchristland is situated in the Nith valley south east of Thornhill. The accommodation, presented by Galbraith, in the modern country house comprises four reception rooms, five double bedrooms, with a two bedroom attic flat. Outside is a former walled garden, lawns, planted borders…
Read MoreEdinburgh hotel has a fine twist on the traditional Sunday lunch
Edinburgh’s first fine dining Sunday lunch has been launched. The Pompadour by Galvin at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has unveiled an exquisite new fine-dining Sunday lunch experience, in a first for Scotland’s capital city. The beautiful restaurant, which holds three AA Rosettes, will be the only fine-dining restaurant in Edinburgh to open…
Read MorePith and Power exhibition looks at the politics of Robert Burns
A new art exhibition is celebrating the political influences of Robert Burns. The public are being invited to discover the political poetry of Robert Burns with Pith & Power, a brand new exhibition launching at the Saltire Society in Edinburgh, from today. The artist behind the exhibition, Andrew Redmond Barr, believes 2018 should begin with…
Read MoreRabbie’s letter goes on public show for the first time in over a century
A letter from Robert Burns to one of his oldest friends, which has not been seen in public for more than 100 years, has gone on show at the National Library of Scotland today. It was acquired last year by the Library at auction and tells of an evening Burns spent with his former school-friend…
Read MoreGlenmorangie has created Astar in the making
A Scotch whisky which has been on a decade-long journey is the perfect accompaniment to Burns Night. In 2008, on its ceaseless quest for perfection, Glenmorangie created The Astar (Scots Gaelic for ‘journey’), a single malt whisky entirely matured in bespoke oak casks from the Ozark mountains of Missouri, designed to impart the wood’s maximum…
Read MoreAll the mod cons in a beautiful Edwardian-era home
A tasteful and sophisticated Edwardian home is currently on the market in Angus. Platten, at 57 Brechin Road, Kirriemuir, is presented to the market by Rettie. Platten has been sympathetically renovated, with interior style, befitting of the age of the property. The house is defined by the principals of the period design, with handsomely proportioned…
Read MoreBurns Night gives a huge boost to Scottish food suppliers
A supermarket firm has revealed that its Burns Night supplies are worth £340,000 to the Scottish economy. Aldi’s Scottish suppliers are celebrating Burns Night with a lucrative deal that will see thousands of products sold in 762 Aldi stores in Scotland, England and Wales. Suppliers including McIntosh of Strathmore, Traditional Scottish Ales and Highland Game…
Read MoreGuid Scotch ideas from all over the world to celebrate Burns Night
Dram O’ Shanter, The Speyside Grace and Best Laid Drams – the most famous works of Scotland’s national bard have been immortalised in the form of cocktails by the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Festival organisers asked some of the world’s leading mixologists and whisky connoisseurs to blend together whisky and words in toast to…
Read MoreFine dining is moved up a level with Rufflets in St Andrews
Whilst much of St Andrews has been in hibernation since the turn of the new year, one restaurant has been keeping busy. The team at Rufflets have been creating a brand new dining experience. After an investment of over £100,000 and taking the place of the Terrace Restaurant, Seasons at Rufflets opens on Friday, 26…
Read MoreGeorgian terraced home combines elegance and period charm
A charming Georgian terraced property with a garden and private parking is presently available. Knight Frank present this three bedroom house for sale in Comely Bank, Edinburgh. Located in one of Edinburgh’s most popular areas, this pretty house is just moments away from Stockbridge High Street. The house combines two elegant reception rooms with three double…
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