Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Spacious gardens and attractive family home
A charming Victorian house finished to a high standard and situated in a spacious garden is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Gairlands is an impressive detached Victorian villa largely constructed of stone under a series of pitched slate roofs with crow step gables. Gairlands successfully blends a traditional house with all the comforts expected…
Read MoreMeet Sheila Fleet – with a discount in jewellery store
Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet will be holding a Meet the Designer event at the end of this month. Known for her work in precious metals and gemstones, Sheila will be showing her latest creative designs at her boutique shop in Edinburgh’s historic Stockbridge. Sheila draws her inspiration from nature and her island environment. On…
Read MoreThe capital’s courage and life during wartime
Edinburgh at War 1939-45 gives an in-depth glance into wartime Edinburgh, depicting the Second World War year by year. No one could escape war in Edinburgh and this book commemorates the workers and families torn apart and the people who survived the countless horrors the war yielded. This book is packed full of historical images…
Read MoreIs this the most romantic holiday cottage ever?
A historic cottage built by Marquis of Breadalbane is now for sale. The sale of Rustic Lodge through Rettie and Co represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a unique and historic A listed cottage, reputedly built by the Marquis of Breadalbane circa 1840, as the Gate Lodge to Taymouth Castle, at Keltneyburn near…
Read MorePURE Spa & Beauty launch the new Hamilton outlet
PURE Spa & Beauty has announced the launch of a new PURE Spa outlet in Hamilton. Located within the David Lloyd Leisure Club in Hamilton, the new outlet becomes the 12th PURE Spa outlet in the UK, and the third in the wider Glasgow area. Designed with contemporary living in mind, PURE Spa & Beauty’s…
Read MoreTalented artistic trio display their work together
An exhibition of works by artists George Birrell, Arie Vardi and David Parker is to open this weekend. The Torrance Gallery, based 36 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, will begin showing from this Saturday, 18 May, beginning with a private view in the morning. The exhibition will run until 1 June, showcasing the talents of George Birrell,…
Read MoreA historic weapon goes on show for first time
A hunting rifle gifted by Queen Victoria to her loyal servant John Brown has been acquired by National Museums Scotland. The rifle will go on public display for the first time in a major exhibition this summer, Wild and Majestic: Romantic Visions of Scotland. A gold plaque fitted into the butt of the.450 double-barrelled hammer…
Read More10 of Scotland’s worst ever rail distasters
Scotland has had its fair share of train related tragedy over the years. These are ten of the worst rail disasters in the history of Caledonian train travel. 1. Inverythan, 1882 As the four o’clock train carrying five loaded wagons and four carriages from Macduff to Inveramsay crossed a single track underbridge on 27 November,…
Read MoreWorking on the land is all in a day’s work
An increasing number of women are making their mark by successfully taking on roles in the countryside that were traditionally occupied by men. Scottish Field highlighted just some of them in a feature in 2014. ALI GORDON, 47, SHEPHERDESS, ST ABB’S HEAD, BERWICKSHIRE I came from a farming background myself; my parents bought the farm…
Read MoreHopetoun home has both history and class
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
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