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Seabird breeding season activity hotspots revealed
The RSPB in Scotland has used hotspot mapping techniques to learn more about the life of kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills and shags as they forage at sea during the breeding season. Seabirds are one of the most threatened groups of birds globally and many seabird species are declining at an alarming rate in Scotland. Conservation efforts…
Read MoreB-listed Georgian gothic property for sale
A B listed Georgian Gothic-style property, set in mature grounds, is now available for purchase. Kinlochlaich House, in Appin, Argyll and Bute, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Kinlochlaich House is a B listed Georgian Gothic style house dating from about 1800, but with some parts of the house having much earlier origins. The…
Read MoreBed and breakfast business on the property market
An attractive property with seven holiday cottages is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Killean Farmhouse in Inverary is a delightful traditional seven bedroom farmhouse enjoys a superb, elevated position with far reaching views across open countryside. The B listed farmhouse, parts of which are said to date from the late 1700s, is surrounded by…
Read MoreRugby stars cycle 500 miles in 48 hours with match ball
Ex-Scotland captain and British & Irish Lion, Rob Wainwright, is cycling from Twickenham Stadium, London to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh next month – for a great cause.. He’ll be leading a charity cycle team in support of Doddie Weir and Tom Smith. Setting off on 6 February, the Wounded Lions 500, which includes international rugby players…
Read MoreScots breakfast isn’t the healthiest in the world
Scots like their food, but our breakfast diet sadly isn’t in Europe’s top 10 most health. We’re more than half way through January and the Christmas leftovers are long-gone, those final calorific chocolates, cheese and mince-pies have been eaten or thrown away. It is well and truly time to improve our diet, and where better…
Read MoreDavid Tennant returns to Scotland for new drama
A new thriller set in Scotland continues tonight on our TV screens. When a seemingly perfect and happy family is murdered by someone they know and trust, the small Scottish community they call home becomes riven with doubt and suspicion as those closest to the family begin to question everything they thought they knew about…
Read MoreMountain film festival returns after two years
Youth – or lack of it – is no barrier as the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival highlights adventurers aged from four to 97. As the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival (EMFF) returns in February after a longer-than-normal two-year break, you might feel that you’ve aged since the last event in 2018. Don’t worry, you’ll feel more…
Read MoreSome suggestions for drams for Burns Night
With Burns Night fast approaching, we’re certain that you will be looking for a good dram to celebrate the occasion. Whether you’re dancing the night away, enjoying a Burns supper, or sitting by the fire, we’ve compiled a list of some whiskies to celebrate the national bard of Scotland’s birthday. The BenRiach 10 Year Old…
Read MoreThis country home has fantastic views over Ayrshire
An attractive modern country home with fine views is now for sale. Built in 2007 by the current owners, Coylebrae House is a two storey traditionally built house with single storey projections, finished with white render under a tiled roof. Presented by Galbraith, it has been expertly designed for modern day living and entertaining with…
Read MoreSix Scottish landmarks chasing Countryfile awards
You have your chance to vote for your favourite Scottish landmarks in the 2020 Countryfile Awards. BBC Countryfile Magazine has announced a shortlist of mighty landmarks, outstanding national parks, beautiful nature reserves and stunning coastlines from around the UK, for the ninth BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2020, which celebrate the best of the British countryside…
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