Scottish book shop was at the centre of its own real-life drama

By Reporter | February 6, 2018

The first-ever marriage proposal in a Scottish bookshop was a touch of drama straight out of a novel. It was a tale of true romance in Scotland’s bookshop holiday destination during Big Bang festival. The Open Book second-hand bookshop, one of the nation’s quirkiest holiday destinations, has become the centre of a real life tale…

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Linlithgow Hill offers impressive views from a rural location

By Reporter | January 31, 2018

A modern house designed and built in 1971 and located in a beautiful rural spot is now available for sale. Savills is marketing Linlithgow Hill, which is located less than two miles from the historic town of Linlithgow. The house sits in a raised position giving stunning views over rolling countryside to the Avon viaduct…

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Comfortable family living with an Edwardian home

By Reporter | January 30, 2018

A substantial three-bedroom Edwardian house is for sale in Moffat. The principal part of a substantial home, Annandale is presented to the market by Knight Frank and has recently been divided to form two independent properties, the principal part of which is being offered for sale. It has been sympathetically upgraded to provide a comfortable family…

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Top comedians coming to Scotland for Glasgow Comedy Festival

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

The Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival is returning for its 16th year – and it’s bigger than ever. The hugely popular event in the comedy calendar will run from Thursday 8 March–Sunday 25. There will be over 500 shows at 54 venues across the city – the most ever in the festival’s history.…

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Glasgow Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for 14th edition

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

Glasgow Film Festival has announced its full programme with 330 events and screenings, showcasing 180 films from 51 countries. The 14th edition of the festival, taking place from 21 February to 4 March, will include several premieres and red carpet appearances. Hollywood star Bill Pullman (Independence Day, Lost Highway) will visit Glasgow for the UK…

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Rarely-available home in Auchertarder hits the property market

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

A traditional property is on the market in Auchterarder. Galbraith is pleased to announce that Ardenvohr is for sale, for offers over ÂŁ575,000. The property is an impressive detached house in a quiet residential street close to the centre of the highly desirable small town of Auchterarder. Ardenvohr is notable for its well-proportioned rooms, period features…

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Guid Scotch ideas from all over the world to celebrate Burns Night

By Reporter | January 24, 2018

Dram O’ Shanter, The Speyside Grace and Best Laid Drams – the most famous works of Scotland’s national bard have been immortalised in the form of cocktails by the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Festival organisers asked some of the world’s leading mixologists and whisky connoisseurs to blend together whisky and words in toast to…

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Seven Scots take honours at wine and spirits awards

By Reporter | January 23, 2018

Seven Scots were honoured as some of only 440 people in world this year to be awarded the coveted WSET Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Three outstanding individuals were also announced as the winners of prestigious wine and spirits industry awards. Over 500 of the most influential wine and spirits professionals…

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The Scottish castle looking for a new king or queen

By Reporter | January 22, 2018

A spectacular historic castle set in sweeping grounds bordered by the River Almond is a stunning property that is bound to impress. Illieston Castle, in Broxburn, West Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. Illieston Castle is thought to date back to the late 16th or early 17th century, when it served as the…

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