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Impressive stone-built cottage has been modernised and upgraded
A delightful four-bedroom stone-built cottage enjoying superb open views over the Kyle of Sutherland has been brought to the market. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a modernised and upgraded home, yet maintaining many original features, in a tranquil, secluded and rural location. Easter Achnahanat is situated in the most stunning elevated position overlooking the…
Read MoreStunning showhome from Mactaggart and Mickel Homes has been released for sale
Grand luxury in the perfect location is coming soon to Glasgow. The breath-taking Cramond showhome at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes’ exclusive Red Lion development in Newton Mearns has just been released for reservation. Luxuriously styled by internationally-renowned designer Gerry Burke, the Cramond embodies traditional cues with contemporary design to create an opulent and breathtaking detached…
Read MoreVictorian curiosity is back on display after 25 years
A rare Victorian fern case is being displayed for the first time in over 25 years, in a new exhibition at the Glasgow Museum of Modern Art. Kent born artist Aaron Angell has put together a new series of works including ceramic sculpture, inflatables, painting, Victorian furniture and plant life to create an ‘anachronistic’ interior.…
Read MoreIt’s 40 years since Mull of Kintyre topped the charts
As the Christmas number one is set to be revealed, this year marks the 40th anniversary of a distinctly Scottish-sounding song. Paul McCartney’s Mull of Kintyre, co-written with Denny Laine and featuring the Campbeltown Pipe Band, topped the charts, and for a number of years was the biggest-selling single of all time – and also…
Read MorePreserved walrus is named Marmalade after public vote
A giant walrus being exhibited in a Scottish museum has been named after a public vote. The walrus, kept at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum, has been named Marmalade after a public vote to name the large flippered marine mammal. It is thought the name has proved popular with visitors due to the…
Read MoreA tree-mendous idea for a last-minute Christmas gift
For those who have left entering into the Christmas spirit to the very last minute, don’t fear the letterbox Christmas tree is here – or at least it can be tomorrow with next day delivery. The UK’s most popular online florist, Bloom & Wild – known for their clever bouquets that fit through the letterbox…
Read MoreHotel cocktails with a poignant story will benefit veterans
A prestigious Edinburgh hotel has created cocktails to honour its staff who lost their lives in the First World War – which will benefit charity. Ahead of the final year of the centenary of World War I in 2018, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh has launched a new cocktail menu to celebrate its rich history and pay…
Read MoreFarmhouse offers a fantastic lifestyle with equestrian facilities and cottage
A stunning farmhouse on the outskirts of Glasgow is currently on the market. Robb Residential present West Carswell Farm in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, which is set in a private yet convenient rural location, with a fine farmhouse, secondary cottage, steadings and stables with livery business infrastructure and offering a range of further business and development opportunities. The…
Read MoreNew ice cream is doubly good – and ideal for a Christmas treat
Party hosts will be dreaming of a white Christmas with a special new ice cream. With the festive season upon us, by now party-throwers, entertainers and dinner-hosts across the country are on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their traditional Christmas pudding, granny’s mince pies or the tasty tart tatin planned for wooing guests…
Read MoreCottage charm and original 19th century features in Langbank Farmhouse
Nestled amidst fantastic Berwickshire countryside, Langbank Farmhouse is a charming detached property dating from 1830. Presented by Hastings Legal, whilst the property offers plenty of space with nicely proportioned accommodation it certainly doesn’t disappoint on cottage charm with a wealth of original features throughout including sash and case windows with working shutters, original fireplaces and stripped latch…
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