Comfort and style in Edinburgh’s New Town

An impressive and spacious main door two-bedroom lower ground floor flat is on the market in Edinburgh. Strutt and Parker present to the market 19a Leopold Place, which has a front patio and three private cellars. The property is entered into a spacious entrance hallway off which all the accommodation is accessed including an amazing…

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Book review: Giants of the Clyde

The River Clyde in Glasgow was known internationally and recognised as the ultimate shipbuilding accolade. By as late as the 1950s around a seventh of the world’s total sea-going tonnage was built on the Clyde. It’s certainly no Mississippi or Amazon in size – but its history is legendary. From the many yards on its…

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Spectacular views from traditional hill farm on the west coast of Mull

An exciting opportunity to purchase a traditional island hill farm has arisen. Bell Ingram present to the market Druimghigha, a typical island hill farm, which extends to approximately 279.22 acres (113 ha), on the west coast of Mull. Offering spectacular views, the farm is centred around the farmhouse, and adjacent to the farmhouse there are…

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B-listed coachhouse conversion at the heart of a conservation village

A category B listed building at the heart of a beautiful Scottish conservation village is now available to buy. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Loanfoot is house of great character and charm situated in the heart of Skirling, in the Scottish Borders. The property was formerly a coaching inn and has many period features…

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Designs on glory for bespoke jewellery maker

A Scottish firm is in the running for a prestigious award. The Ae Fond Kiss Collection, from Sheila Kerr Jewellery in Ayrshire, has been nominated in the General Gift Category at the Gift of The Year Awards. Having run for 40 years, there are the most highly-respected industry accolades aimed at recognising the best new…

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Putting African wildlife in the frame at new photographic show

A new exhibition of wildlife photography is to go on show in Edinburgh. Entitled My Africa by Marnus Roodbol, the event opens at Edinburgh’s The Dundas Street Gallery tomorrow (Thursday) evening. This is a stunning collection of wildlife photography as seen through the lens of safari expert, conservationist and photographer Marnus Roodbol. His unique understanding…

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Book Review: Highland Retreats

The north of Scotland is famous for its large country homes – so many great buildings, hidden away in quiet corners, surrounded by acres of rolling woodland. Mary Miers has brought together a collection of stunning images and informative text which tells the story of how, in the days long before inter-continental travel became an…

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Revamped Ardanaiseig is the reel deal for fishing group

One of Scotland’s top country manor houses is now available for exclusive use by fishing parties. Ardanaiseig, situated on the banks of Loch Awe near Taynuilt in Argyll, has re-launched this month as an exclusive use venue, with anglers as one of its top priority groups. Scotland’s third largest freshwater loch is particularly renowned for…

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