Posts Tagged ‘gardens’
Georgian Manse overlooking historic Glenluce Abbey hits the market
A charming B-listed Georgian Manse with breath-taking views over historic Glenluce Abbey is on the market. The six-bedroom Abbey House has three reception rooms, an attractive dining kitchen, a larder and a dressing room off the master bedroom. It was recently refurbished but has a wealth of original features including sash windows, a spindle staircase,…
Read MoreScottish Borders first winter light trial to be held this year
The Scottish Borders will host its first winter light trial this year at Monteviot House & Gardens. Monteviot Lights will embrace the natural backdrop of the gardens, accentuating the beauty of nature itself. The event takes place between 30 November and 10 December. Starting at Harestanes Visitor Centre, guests will walk a 1.5km route through…
Read MoreOn the market: 17th century mansion owned by Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson
An 18-bedroom mansion said to be owned by Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson is on the market for £1.95million. A-listed Bargany House in Ayrshire is an impressive 17th-century country pile which was the first unfortified mansion house to be built in Scotland. It boasts a study, cinema, games room, billiard room and gymnasium and seven ensuite…
Read MoreSeeds from tree which survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb grown in Glasgow
Seeds from a tree which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima are being grown in Glasgow. The precious Ginkgo Tree seeds were gifted to Glasgow City Council as part of an international peace initiative. Hiro Shimai, from Japan, is among staff at the council’s Botanic Gardens who is nurturing them. Hiro grew up around 30kms…
Read MoreStunning 16th century country house with indoor pool on market for less than £1m
A stunning 16th century country house is on the market for less than £1million – and comes with an indoor swimming pool. Dating from 1746, House of Craigie, is an impressive B-listed house in South Ayrshire, with views over to the islands of Arran, Ailsa Craig, Jura and as far as Ireland on a clear…
Read MoreOutlander stately home set to host Wondrous Woods trail
A stately home which featured in hit TV series Outlander is set to host Scotland’s sensational illuminated trail Wondrous Woods. The event has found a new home at Gosford House in East Lothian and will take visitors along a 1.5km route of beautifully-lit trails through ancient woodlands. It starts at Gosford’s enchanting Lily Pond and…
Read MoreFormer home of a Titanic survivor put up for sale in Perthshire
The former home of a Titanic survivor has been put up for sale in Perthshire. Harold Bride was the junior wireless operator on the Titanic, assisting in sending out distress signals when the ship sank, on its maiden voyage in April 1912. He was swept into the sea but managed to climb onto an upturned…
Read MoreHeatwave uncovers garden design dating back 150 years at Inveraray Castle
A garden design which dates back more than 150 years has been uncovered at Inveraray Castle during the recent heatwave. The previous landscape design, which forms part of the castle’s formal gardens in Argyll, revealed itself during the dry weather. It is the first time that the current generation of the Argyll family has seen…
Read MoreVictorian townhouse once home to Sisters of Notre Dame up for sale
A 19th century Victorian townhouse that once belonged to the Sisters of Notre Dame is up for sale for £1.35million. For the past 40 years, the house on Kingsborough Gardens – one of the most sought after streets in Glasgow’s west end – was home to the religious group. This quiet street is set around…
Read MoreBlackcaps pick UK over Mediterranean for winter
SOME Scots might be heading to the Mediterranean for its winter sunshine, but more and more blackcaps are doing the opposite. Historically, blackcaps have bred in the UK and then returned to the Mediterranean during the winter. Now, scientists have discovered that a growing number of the robin-sized birds are not only staying in the…
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