Posts Tagged ‘fishing’
Meet the godfather of Australian whisky – Bill Lark
Like all the best ideas, it began when a bottle of whisky was opened. Bill Lark had been fly fishing with his wife, Lyn, and her parents in the central Highlands of his native Tasmania and he’d caught a beautiful brown trout. As they set up their barbecue to cook the fish in a park…
Read MorePrivate chef Jenny Haigh: ‘The seasons inspire my menus’
Whilst working as a scuba diving instructor in New Zealand, Yorkshire-born Jenny Haigh was far from thinking that she would become a private chef in Scotland. Years spent working on yachts as a deckhand, stewardess and finally as a chef gave her a wealth of culinary and flavour experiences from all around the world. Returning…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that this is a very classy property
A property that’s a real class act is currently for sale in Perthshire. Galbraith present to the market the Schoolhouse, in Killiechassie, Aberfeldy. The Schoolhouse sits on the northern banks of the River Tay within the Strathtay valley. Originally built as a school, the property was converted into a family home a number of years…
Read MoreA beautiful villa packed with period features
A beautifully presented, spacious five bedroom period villa set over three levels is now on the market. Offered for sale through Miller Hendry, Willoughby House in Crieff is set in a desirable area and with wonderful gardens and far-reaching views over Perthshire, and is a most stunning family home. This magnificent detached villa has accommodation…
Read MoreFinal home in exclusive site is now available to buy
The last home in an exciting new housing development is available for sale. Being sold through Galbraith, Beley Bridge House 2, in Fife, is part of phase one of a superb development of high quality detached executive homes. Situated on the edge of the historic hamlet of Dunino, just four miles to the south of…
Read MoreA perfect Perthshire spring fishing weekend
In the right conditions, there are few better places to be in the world than Perthshire in the spring – especially if you are a fisherman. I was recently fortunate to wangle a full weekend of fishing and what a tonic it proved to be! I have previously mentioned that I am lucky enough to…
Read MoreBid to raise ÂŁ1million to solve salmon mystery
A crowdfunding campaign is looking to raise ÂŁ1million to find out why wild Atlantic salmon are in decline. An international scale project which aims to track scores of wild Atlantic salmon over the next two years was launched in the Highlands of Scotland today as part of the largest effort in Europe to-date to halt…
Read MoreLodge on Loch Lomond offers a private shore
A wonderful former hunting lodge with private shorefront on the banks of Loch Lomond is now for sale. Ptarmigan Lodge was built by the Duke of Montrose 160 years ago as his hunting lodge. Commanding an enviable waterside location on the banks of Loch Lomond, the property offers a unique opportunity to own a wonderful…
Read MoreA beautiful Regency home with spacious grounds
An elegant Regency architectural gem set within glorious grounds is now on the property market. Knight Frank present the Barwhinnock Estate, in Twynholm, an outstanding home with five reception areas, seven bedrooms, and five bathrooms (four ensuite). Barwhinnock is approached through a wide entrance flanked by handsome gate piers. The drive passes the Gate Lodge…
Read MoreAuction will support the British Deer Society
An incredible variety of lots are available in a fantastic auction being held to raise money for the British Deer Society. There’s just a few weeks to go until the BDS internet auction, to raise funds for the BDS. This year, the Society has had had great support from its donors and there will be…
Read More