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An impressive home packed with period details
An impressive home in the country is now for sale on the property market. Presented for sale by Rettie & Co, Membland is a stunning county house dating from 1956, close to one of the East Lothian’s most sought-after villages. The house has a wealth of period detail and light airy rooms with large astragal…
Read More10th Lammermuir Festival performers are revealed
The line-up for the 10th Lammermuir Festival has been revealed. Since 2010, The Lammermuir Festival has brought beautiful music to beautiful places in a host of rural and town settings, sometimes in surprising venues, nestling between the Lammermuir Hills and the sea. Born of a conviction that historic architecture and beautiful landscape can create the…
Read MoreCharity walk marks Sir Jackie Stewart’s 80th birthday
A walk to celebrate the achievements of Scotland’s Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart is being held in June. The Grand Prix Walk, on 11 June, invites people to take part in a one, two or three mile circuit of Dumbarton’s Levengrove Park – a mile for each of the three World Championship titles Sir…
Read MoreWhite House is Scotland’s home of the year
The owner of a beautiful bespoke house hugging one of the country’s most stunning coastlines has been crowned winner of Scotland’s Home of the Year, as featured on the new BBC Scotland channel. Retired academic Lesley Smith’s house in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, was revealed as the stand-out property of the series’ eight-week run in…
Read MoreExpression re-launched with new blend and design
Scotch whisky Hankey Bannister has unveiled a striking new design and blend for its 21 Year Old Partners’ Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky. The award-winning blended Scotch whisky from International Beverage’s master blender Stuart Harvey has hand selected rare and exceptional casks to craft the blend, each allowed to rest for a minimum of 21 years…
Read MoreFive years of excellence pays off with TripAdvisor
Consistently good reviews have earned a Scots holiday village a place in the TripAdvisor hall of fame. Having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years, Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course at Kenmore, has qualified for the review site’s Hall of Fame. The family run estate, situated in…
Read MoreLaings host Chopard watch and jewellery roadshow
Luxury jewellers Laings will host Chopard’s Travelling Roadshow as it visits their stores throughout the summer. Chopard are a renowned watchmaker and jeweller and the roadshow offers an exclusive viewing of their Basel 2019 launches as well as some special pieces from their boutique stock. Laings will host the exclusive roadshow as it travels across…
Read MoreFour out of five Scots don’t know driving offences
Nearly half of Scots drivers admit they have broken the law in one form or another whilst at the wheel. GoCompare surveyed 2,000 UK adults to find out how much they know about current driving laws, and how guilty we are as a nation of committing offences at the wheel. It seems most drivers believe…
Read MoreThey will be adding to the fun at Drumlanrig
A new addition will be welcomed to the adventure playground at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate over the coming months, providing a multitude of benefits to visitors. Work has started on a brand new multi-use cabin which has been designed to complement its surroundings, positioned within a small clearing of the wooded landscape. With a…
Read MoreTraditional country house with a beautiful interior
Ardgilzean House is a magnificent period country house located amidst picturesque surroundings with approximately 27 acres. Brought to the market by Strutt & Parker, Ardgilzean House is an exceptional traditional home located on the edge of the town of Elgin. The house dates from 1897 and is a magnificent example of Victorian architecture with its…
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