Dollar Academy is at the forefront of Scottish education

Dollar Academy, which celebrates its bicentenary year in 2018, remains one of Scotland’s best performing independent schools. Thanks to outstanding exam results and an inspiring ethos aimed at bringing out the best in every pupil, the school is highly regarded by parents with both boarding and day places in high demand. Dollar was named earlier…

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Six Scottish eating experiences make the world’s top 500

Eating fish and chips on the pebble-strewn beach of Stonehaven in north-east Scotland has been named one of the world’s top food experiences in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Eatlist, published today. In the much-anticipated follow-up to Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travelist, Ultimate Eatlist celebrates and ranks the world’s top 500 food experiences. Whether it’s baozi in Shanghai,…

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A coastal Highland castle can be yours for ÂŁ3.9million

A 32 bedroom Scottish castle with views over the sea is for sale in the Highlands. Presented by Knight Frank, Ackergill Castle in Wick is a historic building in a spectacular coastal setting. At the heart is a 15th century tower, significantly extended in the 19th century and extensively refurbished and renovated in the 21st…

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Three hidden gems in Scotland you may have missed

Just because they are not the most well-known locations does not mean they are not worth a visit. Here, we recommend some overlooked locations around Scotland and throw yourself into village culture. Catterline Often overshadowed by the better known village of Stonehaven nearby, Catterline is arguably just as enjoyable to visit on your travels along…

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Wedderlie House is an attractive small country estate

Knight Frank has brought to the market Wedderlie House, an attractive small nine bedroom country estate. Westruther, in Gordon, the Scottish Borders, has a long and rich history. Wedderlie was originally owned by the Polwarth family in the 13th century but passed to the Edgars in 1327 and remained with them for 400 years. There probably was an…

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Watch a video of this beautiful riverside property

A beautiful riverside home oozing charm and elegance is now available. Presented to the market by Clyde Property, 5 Mid Mill, is part of the Stanley Mills, Perthshire, nestled along the banks of the famous River Tay. This is a superb three bedroom (one en-suite) maisonette apartment boasting notably bright and spacious accommodation spread over…

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Top 10 things to do in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, the Granite City, is Scotland’s third-most populous location, and has so much to see and do. Not only are its granite buildings impressive when they sparkle in the sunshine, but it offers so much to see and do. Here we present 10 things to explore in the city. 1. Visit the Leopard In the…

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An attractive home in the Scottish countryside

An attractive home in the countryside offers splendid views over Perthshire is now available. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Taigh Fuirich, located near Strathtay, Perthshire, is a south facing, detached two storey house with the benefit of off street parking for up to three cars and is perfectly situated on a hillside to take…

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Book review: Spey Flies – How To Tie Them

Veteran fly fisherman and expert fly tier Bob Veverka offers perhaps the most extensive book yet on Spey flies. Putting all he’s learned down on paper, he includes how-to-cast guides complete with step-by-step photos and informative paragraphs on the different Spey patterns and colours. A must-have for any fly fishing enthusiast, the level of detail…

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You’ll need to be on your best beehive-iour here

A luxurious Scots castle is doing its bit for nature. Glenapp Castle, a luxury 17-bedroom castle hotel in South Ayrshire, is continuing to keep sustainability at the forefront of its offering, with its next venture – beekeeping! Ahead of national honey bee day on 22 August, Glenapp Castle has introduced two hives (soon to be…

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