Posts Tagged ‘farm’
Winner of top Scottish art prize is unveiled
A young Scottish artist whose paintings are inspired by exploring abandoned buildings has been named as the winner of a major art prize. Samantha Cheevers, 23, from Port Glasgow, is the winner of the Glenfiddich Residency Award, worth ÂŁ10,000, the largest award for an emerging artist in Scotland. She will receive three-month funded residency at…
Read MoreEnjoying natural highs at Wemyss Castle
When Charlotte Wemyss arrived at her husband Michael’s family home in Fife, its six-acre walled garden overlooking the Forth contained a few redcurrant bushes, five ancient apple trees and three geese. Twenty years on, and the gently sloping south-facing site at Wemyss Castle has been transformed into a striking garden, a skilful combination of traditional…
Read MoreRural property market at the heart of seminar
Rural land and property specialists Bell Ingram are holding an Insight Seminar at the AK Bell Library in Perth. It will take place on Wednesday, April 24, from noon until 1pm. Key staff from within the company will share insights into the rural property market and address key issues affecting the land-based sector. The event…
Read MoreAn island property that has so much to offer
A unique island property with a diverse range of income and development opportunities is on the market. Presented by Savills, Green Farm is a diverse holding which, in addition to a well-maintained principal dwelling, presents exciting opportunities for a purchaser to develop existing assets for their personal use or to create additional income streams. The…
Read MoreThey want to make Britain’s most green ice cream
A Scottish firm is looking to become the greenest ice cream maker in Britain. Mackie’s of Scotland is installing a new refrigeration system set to be one of the most sophisticated in Europe. In a ÂŁ4million project, the luxury ice cream brand will replace its existing freezing equipment with low carbon, power efficient units run…
Read MorePretty home by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
A stylishly updated farmhouse and converted stable block situated close to Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, Sheildaig Farm was built in 1804 and enjoys a quiet elevated position on the hillside at the southern end of Loch Lomond. The property is just a short drive from the shores…
Read MoreProperty firm promotes its staff as it expands
Leading property consultancy Galbraith has announced key promotions on its staff. Some are moving to Partner and Senior Associate, recognising the commitment and professionalism of its staff. The firm is at the same time completing its merger with Land Factor, expanding Galbraith’s presence and range of services in the North of England. Iain Russell, chairman…
Read MoreNew records set in 2019 big farmland bird count
Scots farmers have played their part in the best-ever year for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Big Farmland Bird Count. Results show 1,400 people – a 40 per cent increase on last year – recorded 140 species over 1 million acres in the GWCT initiative which took place between 8 and 17 February 2019.…
Read MoreSpring has sprung as the little lambs appear
They’re synonymous with springtime, so perhaps that’s one of the reasons that the sight of the first lambs of the year always makes us smile. It’s certainly hard not to be enchanted by the carefree little bundles of wool that clearly take so much joy in hopping around and playing together in their fields. In…
Read MoreGreat stories from all over Scotland return in Landward
The great outdoors comes to your living room, with the new series of Landward next week. Landward returns for a new series, celebrating Scotland’s countryside and wildlife, its food and drink sectors and investigating the stories behind the headlines in the rural economy. Presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon will travel…
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