Posts Tagged ‘fishing’
A coastal home with views over the Firth of Clyde
A distinctive category ‘C’ listed period detached house is for sale, offering a coastal setting with uninterrupted views across the firth of Clyde. The home on Craigmore Road, Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. Craigard is a handsome period house of hewn red sandstone construction under a slated…
Read MoreThe importance of tweed in country life
A Hume Country Clothing’s Archie Hume has had a life-long relationship with tweed. I wouldn’t go quite as far as saying tweed is my entire life. But, life has largely been at, sleep, tweed, repeat since I was knee high to a Singer sewing machine. One of my earliest memories is standing in the shop…
Read MorePenthouse overlooking coastal waters
A sleek and luxurious penthouse located on the shorefront of Loch Fyne, overlooking its shimmering waters and vibrant coastline has just hit the market. Located in the popular coastal town of Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, in the former Columba Hotel Development, The Penthouse blends history with modern style and offers buyers the utmost in splendour…
Read MoreBook review – Great Angling Disasters
Funny stories, bizarre events and curious anecdotes come together in this rich collection of fishing tales edited by Tom Quinn. The product of research into more than a century of fishing writings, Great Angling Disasters highlights an amusing side of fishing that practitioners and non-fi shers alike can enjoy, although the latter group might find…
Read MoreDiverse business is the aim of this award
Scottish businesses that move with the times and branch out into new areas are being sought. Nominations are wanted for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards, to honour the great and the good of Scotland’s businesses which are based in the countryside. Today we focus on the business diversification award. Key to thriving in a rural…
Read MoreA magnificent B listed home offers privacy and space
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreFood, music and drink at this weekend’s Bowfest
Inveraray Castle in Argyll is hosting the 8th Best of the West Festival (Bowfest) this weekend. This year’s event, which started yesterday (Friday) features an impressive line-up of music, food and drink from the west of Scotland and beyond, taking place in the castle grounds until tomorrow (Sunday). There’s a daily line-up of the 25…
Read MoreTouch of class in a detached Georgian listed building
Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…
Read MoreFree event aims to catch new fishing enthusiasts
A free event to encourage more women to take up fishing is taking place this weekend. Tomorrow, Saturday, 8 September, Orvis Kelso are holding their first 50/50 Ladies Day at the Hass Fishery, Jedburgh, to encourage gender parity on the water. It will run 10am-1pm for all abilities. With support from Anne Woodock from Fish…
Read MoreRugged Highlands surround this beautiful property
A quiet detached lodge bungalow with views of rugged Highland scenery is now for sale. Banvie House, near Blair Atholl, lies in Highland Perthshire. The property has an impressive outlook out over Glen Garry, which includes the mountain Meall a Chathaidh. Banvie House is located in a south facing semirural setting. Positioned in grounds extending to 0.14…
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