Posts Tagged ‘fishing’
Fishing season is now underway on the River Tay
The opening of the River Tay salmon fishing season took place at Meikleour on Monday this week. However, the 2018 season comes at a time of change, some positive and some very concerning, for fish runs into the Tay. On the positive side, early-running spring salmon are getting bigger. The mean weight of salmon caught between January…
Read MoreReclaimed stone from original steading gives West Freuchies a special quality
West Freuchies is a substantial rural country house and independent Mill House, located near Blairgowrie in Perthshire. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a substantial property which was constructed around 1995 using the stone reclaimed from the original steading which stood there. It has a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the main house, but independently accessed,…
Read MoreImpressive stone-built cottage has been modernised and upgraded
A delightful four-bedroom stone-built cottage enjoying superb open views over the Kyle of Sutherland has been brought to the market. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a modernised and upgraded home, yet maintaining many original features, in a tranquil, secluded and rural location. Easter Achnahanat is situated in the most stunning elevated position overlooking the…
Read MoreRemote cottage with links to Robert the Bruce on the market
A remote rural cottage with stunning countryside views and links to Robert the Bruce is now on the market. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Craigencallie House in Clatteringshaws, Dumfries and Galloway, can be found in the surrounding countryside. Galloway Forest Park is a registered Dark Skies area. The property is a registered smallholding, with…
Read MoreRetirement in the Scottish countryside is a tempting option
With retirement potentially lasting 30 years or more, it’s important to make sure the place you decide to live is the right choice for you. If you crave a village situation and rural retreat then a retirement spent in the Scottish countryside, with a magnificent walled garden and a 50-acre estate to enjoy, Auchlochan Garden…
Read MoreStunning scenery is ideal for retirement living in South Ayrshire
Retirement on the west coast of Scotland is a realistic option with Malin Court. Sitting next to Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Malin Court caters for those who, in their later years, look to retire and live independently in a caring environment, safe in the knowledge that they will have trained care and service for the…
Read MoreThe fishy tale of the one that got away…
Scottish Field reader David Syme share his recollections of the one that got away… In the year 2000 I climbed Mount Kenya with a party of Merchiston Castle schoolboys. The last 200 metres to the walkers’ summit, Point Lenana, consisted of a tongue of steep, icy snow with a long drop below. Without crampons and…
Read MoreSpacious surroundings in an immaculate modern villa
An immaculate modern villa offering handsomely proportioned living accommodation is available in Kinross-shire. Presented to the market by Rettie in Edinburgh, this home in Kellieside Park, by Milnathort, is set over one floor, and finished to an exacting standard of contemporary specification, with high quality fixtures and fittings. Built by the well-regarded construction firm, Premier…
Read MoreTraditional cottage has been given a modern twist
A refurbished traditional cottage offering plenty of opportunities for fishing is on the market. Maxwellheugh Cottage is a delightful traditional detached cottage which apparently dates from the late 18th Century and has been Listed, Category B, as being of special architectural or historical interest. Presented to the market by Galbraith, the cottage has undergone refurbishment…
Read MoreFive alive in popular Fife village of Peat Inn
A stunning five-bedroom home located close to the home of golf is now on the market. West House is a beautifully presented property in the popular village of Peat Inn in Fife, home of the Michelin-starred Peat Inn restaurant, from Galbraith. Constructed approximately nine years ago by highly regarded AJ Stephen builders, West House offers…
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