Posts Tagged ‘aberdeenshire’
Lorne sausage crisps go global
SCOTLAND’S humble square sausage is poised to gain new fans around the world after a deal was signed to sell Lorne-flavoured crisps over the internet. Mackie’s immortalised the Lorne sausage in a limited-edition crisp flavour that went on sale in Scotmid’s shops earlier this month. Now, a fresh deal with online retailer British Corner Shop…
Read MoreThe inside story of the rise of Brewdog
The genesis of a Scottish brewer is being told on our TV screens this week. In 2007, two men and a dog set out to beat the behemoths of brewing. James Watt and Martin Dickie first met at Peterhead Academy in the northeast of Scotland and within 10 years the close friends turned their craft…
Read MoreBon Accord Steam Engine Club marks golden years
The Bon Accord Steam Engine Club will mark its 50th year this summer. The club’s golden jubilee will see the Bon Accord Steam and Vintage Fair take place at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, from 10am-4pm. The organising committee of Scotland’s largest steam fair are planning a special celebration…
Read MoreLarge gardens surround a private bungalow
A detached bungalow with extensive garden grounds has been brought to the market. Presented by Galbraith, Joyphil is an exceptionally large detached bungalow, tucked away in with a private, sheltered location and with grounds extending to around 0.47 acres in total, in Aberdeenshire. The accommodation extends to over 300sqm offering versatility and a large amount…
Read MoreA stunning vast commission from Swiss architect
A truly stunning example of Swiss design and ingenuity, with a wine cellar and garage for 12 cars, is now for sale. Savills is marketing Boulder House, an exceptional modern house set in rural Aberdeenshire around 45 miles from Aberdeen. Privately commissioned by the sellers, the property was created by Swiss architect Martin Stohr in…
Read MoreScots petrolhead wins electric Tesla worth £52,000
A self-confessed petrolhead from Aberdeenshire is making the switch to a top of the range electric car after winning a Tesla Model 3 Performance worth £52,000. Mike Lynch, who also received £20,000 in cash, entered dream car competition, and admitted he played for the Tesla in a bid to be more ‘environmentally conscious’ after switching…
Read MoreTeen Stroke Sufferer Wins Young Photographer Awards
At just 14, Brenna Collie from Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, suffered a stroke and had to learn to walk again as well as come to terms with her ‘new normal’. Two years on, she decided to document her struggle to recover in her Higher Photography portfolio through 12 striking images. Brenna’s mum encouraged her to enter one…
Read MoreCountrymen UK Clubs to help isolation of rural men
Two farms in Scotland are among the first to become part of Countrymen UK, a registered charity with an exciting new nationwide initiative. The aim of the charity is to help men become more resilient to the life changes they are experiencing as a result of rural isolation and ageing. Buchan Community Farm in Maud…
Read MoreA beautiful converted water mill in the country
A stunning former water mill which has been converted into a stylish family home is now for sale. Savills is marketing a characterful five bedroom converted water mill situated within wonderful garden grounds in an elevated position surrounded by the Aberdeenshire countryside with Aberdeen city less than 17 miles away. Lurg Lodge was imaginatively converted…
Read MoreQuest to find Scots student for Japanese adventure
The process of selecting one student from Scotland to embark on a ‘transformative’ learning experience in Japan as the winner of the 2020 Thomas Blake Glover ASI Scholarship is about to begin. Applications have been received, and 36 students from universities across Scotland are vying to be the next recipient of the prestigious scholarship. For…
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