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Celebrating the first women in the Hall of Heroes
The achievements of two outstanding Scots are being celebrated at the National Wallace Monument has re-opened its doors to visitors following a £1m refurbishment to mark its 150th anniversary year. Last year, there was a £1million investment which saw a complete revamp of the exhibition galleries within the famous landmark. As part of the project,…
Read MoreFormer Victorian school could be a class act
A rare opportunity to acquire an impressive Victorian built former school with planning permission for conversion. Situated on the popular Ardnamurchan Peninsular, this very impressive Victorian building offers a rare opportunity to acquire an important piece of local history in the form of a mission house and primary school dating from 1868. Presented by Galbraith,…
Read MoreKeeping the natural born killer under control
Out-of-control dogs in the countryside pose a growing threat to livestock, but for an animal that is foremost a hunter, the blame lies with the owner. There are currently in the region of eight million dogs in the UK, and many unaccounted for as the problem of abandonment increases. In 2014-15, local authorities dealt with…
Read MoreImpressive modern home with lots of potential
A modern home with spacious and flexible accommodation, with equestrian or smallholding potential, is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Dunroamin in Alvah, Banff, Aberdeenshire is an impressive modern house and is constructed of rendered block under a pitched tile roof and provides spacious and very flexible accommodation over a single storey. The front door…
Read MoreVisitScotland announces Channel 4 TV ad campaign
VisitScotland has announced a major new partnership that will see the South of Scotland feature in its first ever regional TV advertising campaign. The national tourism organisation has developed a series of adverts to air on Channel 4 and More4 from Friday (6 March) that will bring to life the unique experiences on offer across…
Read MoreTickets still available for Hippfest silent film festival
Tickets are still available for the acclaimed Hippfest silent film festival, which is taking place later this month. The tenth festival, running from 18-22 March, celebrates the new Roaring Twenties – in 2020! Falkirk Community Trust announced details of the festival, held at Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema in Bo’ness. Affectionately known as HippFest this annual…
Read More100 trees planted to branch out into agroforestry
A hundred trees have been planted on upland research farmland run by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to demonstrate the benefits of agroforestry. The half-hectare block of trees was planted in one of the improved fields at Kirkton and Auchtertyre farms in Perthshire after SRUC was awarded funding from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker releases limited edition Jane Walker
With International Women’s Day taking place on Sunday, 8 March, Diageo is celebrating its craftswomen. Diageo is proud to support its Craftswomen program, celebrating the talented, bold and pioneering women who make some of the world’s most beloved spirits, including Johnnie Walker master blender Emma Walker. Coinciding with the launch of Craftswomen, Diageo will introduce…
Read MoreRoyal Scottish Academy ready for 194th exhibition
The 194th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy will open later this month. Running from 28 March – 3 May at the RSA Upper and Lower Galleries on Princes Street, Edinburgh, the annual exhibition is the most extensive exhibition of contemporary art and architecture in Scotland. Having been a mainstay of the academy’s calendar…
Read MoreEye catching B listed property steeped in history
An attractive home built between 1820/30 and originally the head gardener’s cottage for the Pitfour Estate, is a category B-listed property steeped in history and charm. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Newlands stands proud in an elevated position overlooking Deer Abbey, and is a striking and very eye catching category B listed property, steeped…
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