Textile artist’s new work goes on show this weekend

A completely new body of work by renowned Scottish textile artist Jane Hunter will go on show this Saturday, 28 July. The exhibition is inspired by the geology, landscape and seascape of Argyll’s Secret Coast, where the Tighnabruaich Gallery is located. Jane is inspired by landscape, geology, maps and data. She predominantly works with cloth and…

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A 19th century villa with great scenery

A stone-built Victorian villa with panoramic views over one of Scotland’s most stunning areas of coastal scenery has been put up for sale. Built in 1879, Sherbrooke in Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute, is presented by Bell Ingram and set in one acre of beautiful mature gardens with breathtaking views over the Kyles of Bute. The…

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Fall for the charm of a private seaside haven

A historic lodge set against a picturesque backdrop of colourful shoreline stretching over a glistening loch is on the market. Originally built in the 19th century, North Lodge in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, is located on extensive 31-acre private grounds and benefits from direct access to the waters of Loch Fyne. The strong sense of…

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It’s big, bold, bright and very hard to miss

Motorists may have spotted a caravan that’s hard to miss if they’ve been driving to Edinburgh. The McCooravan has been making its way through the Argyll Forrest en route to the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston this week. An artistic collaboration between two homegrown brands, Argyll Holidays has teamed up with the talented Steven Brown…

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Just over a week to go until Argyll music festival

Argyll’s biggest open-air live music event is set to take place next weekend. OBANLIVE, taking place on 8 and 9 June, has launched two new films targeting people out with Argyll, as well as maritime visitors, following an award of £11,250 from EventScotland, part of the national tourism organisation’s Events Directorate. The videos have been…

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#myargyll is at its best in these beautiful shots

How would you like to get your hands on a prize that money can’t buy? And to enter, all you have to do is share your highlights of Argyll to being in with a chance of winning an amazing prize. Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined forces with the Argyll and the…

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Georgian Gothic home offers holiday income potential

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…

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First entries arrive for our great Argyll competition

Entries for our fantastic #myargyll competition are coming in thick and fast. Last week, we told how the Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined forces with the Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative (AITC) to launch #myargyll. This social media campaign is designed to showcase all that is glorious about Argyll. Using…

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Book review – The Ghost of Helen Addison

What’s the story? Leo Moran isn’t your average private detective. His most pressing day-to-day activities usually involve deciding what vintage of wine to pair with the finest organic steak, but at times he has more unsettling concerns: visions of violent crimes. After the ritualistic murder of a young woman in Argyll Leo decides to help…

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A house by the sea with beautiful views

A beautiful home offering incredible sea views is on the market in Argyll. Achnaha in Glenbarr, Tarbert, has five bedrooms, two reception rooms, and approximately 85 acres of ground, in addition to a further three bedroom cottage. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, Achnaha is a unique, small residential estate, extending to approximately…

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