Posts Tagged ‘estates’
Two new appointees at Wildlife Estate Scotland
Wildlife Estates Scotland has made two new appointments to its leadership groups. WES is an internationally recognised accreditation scheme promoting habitat and wildlife management best practice. Deirdre Stewart, estate manager at Dalhousie Estates, has been appointed a board member of the WES Advisory Board, which steers the long-term direction of the scheme. Lyn White, Forestry…
Read MoreAn insight into changing Scotland in the 1700s
Scotland’s greatest historical controversialist brings us an engaging and very readable examination of the exemplary yet volatile political, economic and cultural landscape of 18th century Scotland. Among the many subjects the ever-provocative Michael Fry examines is the gradual, and often painful, evolution of a feudal land that shook up every facet of society, detailing how…
Read MoreScots estates offer homes and jobs for fleeing Ukrainians
Rural estates in Scotland have said they are ready and able to welcome Ukrainian refugees and to offer accommodation and employment. Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), which represents rural businesses, said more than 40 estates had volunteered to help those fleeing war and arriving in Scotland. SLE said it had written to the Scottish Government…
Read MoreScotland’s moorland groups in Eat Game finals
Scotland’s regional moorland groups have been shortlisted in the Best Game Educator category of the prestigious Eat Game Awards 2022. Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate businesses and individuals that go the extra mile to promote and celebrate game. Lianne MacLennan is the national coordinator of Scotland’s regional moorland groups. She said: ‘We…
Read MoreLove is in the air at romantic Blair Castle
For centuries, castles with fairytale turrets have been the setting for romance. This Valentine’s Day, Blair Castle, through archivist Keren Guthrie, has shared some of its treasures that reveal the quiet love stories behind the gifts between the Dukes and Duchesses of Atholl. From love letters to lockets, the castle archives bring into focus the…
Read MoreNTS mounts another clean-up after storms
The National Trust for Scotland is once again cleaning up after storms caused damage to trees and structures. Right across the country, from the impressive, designed landscapes of the estates of the North East including Fyvie Castle, Castle Fraser and Crathes Castle, to the shelterbelt at Inverewe Garden in Wester Ross, the woodlands at Killiecrankie…
Read MoreAmbitious and expansive new work by Amie Siegel to debut
The National Galleries of Scotland have commissioned and acquired a major new artwork by the internationally renowned artist Amie Siegel. Bloodlines (2022) is the first of the American artist’s works to enter Scotland’s national collection and will debut at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) from March 12. Bloodlines is an expansive…
Read MoreMains of Taymouth kicks off 2022 with eco friendly supplier
Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course at Kenmore, has further strengthened its eco credentials. Already with six EON electric car charging points on the estate for general use, it’s now providing Cheeky Panda toilet roll, which is created sustainably from 100% bamboo, in all of the estate’s holiday homes. General manager of the…
Read MoreTwo new faces at Scottish Land and Estates
Scottish Land and Estates has welcomed two new members of staff to augment its headquarters team. Sarah Madden has joined SLE as a policy adviser (rural communities) and Hannah Lloyd joins as the organisation’s business development manager. Sarah previously worked for parliamentarians in both the Scottish and Westminster parliaments, most recently working for Hannah Bardell…
Read MoreWinter walkers urged to walk safely on estates
Walkers accessing Scotland’s rural estates for recreation over Christmas and New Year are being asked to take care as the clear up operation from Storm Arwen continues. Although the full damage is still being assessed from the storm in late-November, it is estimated that more than eight million trees were damaged, accounting for between 1…
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