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Contemporary home constructed with local materials
A striking contemporary home in a beautiful location is now available for sale. Sealladh Na Beinn was constructed in 2008 in Garth, Fortingall, Aberfeldy, using materials and a design that take inspiration from traditional buildings in the area. Presented by Savills, the house has peaked dormer windows, a slate roof and is clad in stone…
Read MoreOutlander star receives honorary degree from Stirling
Award-winning Scots actor Sam Heughan, best known for playing the lead role in hit television show Outlander, has spoken of his delight after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Stirling. The 39-year-old star was recognised for his outstanding contribution to acting and charitable endeavours, and commented that he was ‘thrilled’ by the accolade,…
Read MoreVet charity tackles pet obesity
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for Scotland’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits) are believed to be overweight or obese. The charity’s vets are warning owners that overfeeding and…
Read MorePulling a classic building back from the brink
When the opportunity arose to take on Tor Na Coille Hotel in Aberdeenshire, David Littlewood and his family seized the chance to bring the Victorian house back to life. Easily one of the greatest travesties is seeing historic buildings, whose walls hold secrets of generations gone by, being left with an uncertain or empty future. Such…
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Christmas totem poles return
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures will once again been placed across Aberdeen city centre – can you find them all? Created by local chainsaw carver, Garry Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. First launched in 2016, the trail is a popular challenge for all ages with an…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Floral Clock marks 100 years since Armistice
Marking 100 years since the signing of the Armistice, the finishing touches have been added to Edinburgh’s Floral Clock. The West Princes Street Gardens landmark was created in partnership with Poppyscotland as part of their year-long fundraising campaign, The 1918 Poppy Pledge. Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Frank Ross was joined by Poppyscotland’s chief executive Mark Bibbey…
Read MoreStunning new homes in Stirlingshire offer luxury living
Stunning new luxury homes in Killearn, Stirlingshire, are available from award-winning housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel. All property styles are from the housebuilder’s iconic Design Collection; a range of luxury homes where the emphasis is on space and light combined with top-of-the-range finishes. For example, The Bryce – a three-bedroom villa – boasts a lounge with…
Read MoreDog owners reminded to keep their pets under control
Scots dog owners are being reminded to keep their dogs under control when they are out in the countryside. With spring approaching, farmers and crofters across Scotland are preparing for the lambing season, but dog owners are being urged to keep their dogs under control near livestock and to avoid letting them loose on land…
Read MoreTartan weaving in the Highlands has moved a step closer
The ‘plan B’ to bring tartan weaving back to the Highlands of Scotland has hit its goal. Prickly Thistle’s Build the Mill campaign will enable its Scottish luxury tartan design to house bring weaving back to its ancestral home in the Scottish Highlands, after it didn’t quite reach its crowd funding campaign in late 2017.…
Read MoreOld school site is up for sale ready for a revamp – but plans are wanted for the buildings
A former school site is to be made available for sale – but the plan is that new buyers will retain the old buildings. The former Victoria Road School in Torry is to be placed on the open market by Aberdeen City Council – with the aim that prospective buyers retain existing buildings. The approach…
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