Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
This is the perfect home for equestrian lovers
A secluded highly attractive farm with extensive equestrian facilities is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Whitehills Farm, near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, offers a highly desirable mix of space, privacy and accessibility. The south-facing country house provides comfortable and spacious family accommodation and benefits from a 92m² open plan kitchen,…
Read MoreNew Scottish hotel offers something for millennials
Marriott’s lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels will open its first Glasgow location next month. The branch of Marriott boutique hotels is known for its modern, millennial-focused aesthetic with an affordable price tag. The contemporary, industrial space in the Merchant City neighbourhood of the city will open on November 13, and hopes to attract tech-savvy guests with…
Read MoreA chance to see the face of an ancient Egyptian
Egyptology and mummies have fascinated Scots, young and old, for decades. Whether they’re interested in the archaeological factors that led to their discovery, or just have a passing interest through the scares of horror films, they have always held a fascination. The University of Aberdeen Museums and Special Collections are currently holding a special display…
Read MoreSix of the spookiest sites in the north east of Scotland
Scotland has plenty of scary sites to visit at the spookiest time of the year, especially in the North East. Here’s our pick of six creepy places to send shivers down your spine this Halloween. Ma Cameron’s The bar at the front of this city-centre pub dates back 300 years, making it the oldest in Aberdeen.…
Read MoreSupport for Social Bite from the Vittoria Group
The Edinburgh-based Vittoria Group are to support Social Bite for the second year running as their La Favorita trailer makes a welcome return to the Sleep in the Park event. It will be in Princes Street Gardens serving up delicious pizza and donating all proceeds to help meet the fundraising total. They have also signed…
Read MorePart two of our online exclusive short story – Foxcastle
Scottish Field Online presents the second part of our exclusive short story. Kate Macdonald, who is originally from Aberdeen but recently moved to Bath, is behind Handheld Press, and has handpicked stories from the past and the present, and today, Halloween, she is Sylvia Townsend Warner’s last collection of short stories, Kingdoms of Elfin. Kate…
Read MoreA mini-estate with parkland, fields and woodland
There’s a rare opportunity to purchase an iconic property on Royal Deeside with commanding countryside views. Dess House near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, is a very fine country house with its own parkland, wooded grounds and policies extending to some 30 acres. Dess House has not been available on the open market for some 25 years. Presented…
Read MoreAn exclusive short story for Scottish Field readers
Scottish Field Online is this week proud to present an exclusive short story for our readers. Kate Macdonald, who is originally from Aberdeen but recently moved to Bath, is behind Handheld Press, and has handpicked stories from the past and the present. Kate’s company Handheld Classics offers reprints of excellent forgotten fiction, novels and stories…
Read MoreSearch begins for the North East’s best food and drink
The achievements of the entrepreneurial food and drink community, spanning large and small companies, are set to be celebrated with the launch of the North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards 2019. Delivered in partnership by private sector economic development body Opportunity North East (ONE) and Aberdeenshire Council, the awards have recognised the success of…
Read MoreDouble honours at housebuilding industry awards
Two site managers from a Scottish firm have scooped some of the construction industry’s most coveted awards in recognition of their outstanding work. CALA Homes was celebrating at the NHBC Pride in the Job Regional Awards, held at Glasgow’s Hilton to acknowledge the pinnacle of housebuilding standards in Scotland. For CALA Homes (North), Fred Anderson…
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