Posts Tagged ‘gardens’
Urgent help wanted in bid to save Kinloch Castle
A group has been set up to restore a beautiful Scottish castle to its former glory. Kinloch Castle on the island of Rum is a unique and wonderful time capsule. It nestles in the bay of Loch Scresort, surrounded by a shelter belt of trees, planted at the same time as the castle was built.…
Read MoreSupporters braved the cold for charity sleep out
One hundred supporters of homelessness charity the Rock Trust slept out in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square Gardens with nothing but cardboard and sleeping bags as temperatures dropped to 1˚C. The charity’s 25th Sleep Out event was all to raise funds and awareness for their youth homelessness campaign and services across Scotland. Before sleeping out supporters…
Read MoreCreating perfect Zen garden was Martin’s dream
Martin Stepek is one of Scotland’s foremost teachers in Mindfulness. He is a published author of three books in the field. Martin began practicing the simple, scientifically proven techniques of Mindfulness nearly 20 years ago and found that they gave him great benefits. To nurture and cultivate his skills, he began attending a weekend residential…
Read MoreConverted farmhouse offers a country lifestyle
A stunning farmhouse in the heart of the Borders has been brought to the market. Kirkton Farmhouse enjoys a peaceful position in Roxburghshire, and this impressive period property dates back to the mid-1800s and has been beautifully upgraded throughout, offering an undisturbed lifestyle set in private grounds within idyllic countryside. Conveniently positioned for the best…
Read MoreHome in mature gardens with plenty of office space
This impressive stone built house with a large, mature and productive garden sits in a prominent position in the heart of a coastal town. Presented to the market by Paris Steele, this unique B Listed property, Glenorchy House, at 15 Glenorchy Road, North Berwick, offers generous residential space over the first and second floors and…
Read MoreFormer police station has an arresting charm
An attractive former village police house in the Scottish Borders is for sale. Beech House, formerly the village Police House, is an attractive detached four bedroom family home, enjoying a prime woodland edge location within the pretty conservation village of Swinton, presented to the market by Hastings Legal. Dating from 1890 and listed as of…
Read MoreA beautiful five bedroom home in the country
A substantial family home in an attractive country setting is for sale in Fife. Galbraith present to the market Tamley House, Bramble Lane, Foodieash, Cupar, an impressive five bedroom detached house. Tamley House is a well presented and substantial detached modern home, which enjoys a lovely setting on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Foodieash…
Read MoreYou’ll love this recipe for Scottish lobster
Head chef David Butters has revealed exciting plans for Aberdeenshire’s only three-rosette restaurant. Douneside House, which was refurbished in 2016, has big plans for the future. David said: ‘We have a table d’ hôte menu which we serve seven days a week and a six-course tasting menu which is served Thursday to Saturday evenings. ‘Our…
Read MoreMore than 27,000 visit V&A Dundee in its first week
Scotland’s new museum of design welcomed more than 27,000 in its first week since opening. The V&A Dundee had 27,201 people visit between 10am on Saturday 15, and 5pm on Friday 21 September. The 3D Festival, a two-day event which took place in Slessor Gardens on the Dundee waterfront to celebrate the opening of V&A…
Read MoreStart now to add colour to your spring garden
The autumn nights may be drawing in, but now is the ideal time to get outside and sow the seeds of success for a vibrant garden next spring. The traditional sight of daffodils certainly brings some sunshine cheer, but why not mix up the go-to spring flower with these beautiful bloom ideas from Dobbies Garden…
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