Auchincruive estate for sale at offers over £1.25million

The country estate of Auchincruive in Ayrshire is now on the market. Galbraith is offering a unique opportunity to buy 118 acres of prime Ayrshire countryside with significant development potential, located within three miles of Ayr. For the last 85 years the estate was used as a campus for the West of Scotland College of…

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Exploring the cultural history of the Highlands

Disturbed by tales of wild beasts, harsh geography and the bloody conflicts of warring clans, few travellers ventured to the Scottish Highlands until after the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden. The influence of the clans was curbed and the Highlands became celebrated by poets, writers and artists for their beauty…

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Our top ten of the best groups to come from Scotland

The list is long but our shortlist of the best tartan bands is sure to be a conversation starter. Is your favourite here? 1. The Proclaimers Identical twins Craig and Charlie Reid were born in Leith but it was while living in Auchtermuchty in 1983 that they formed the band. Their debut album This Is the…

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Bier Halle celebrating its 20th birthday

Glasgow’s iconic Bier Halle celebrates its 20th anniversary today, 14 November. Tucked away downstairs on Gordon St, Bier Halle first opened its doors in 1999 as Glasgow’s first independent beer and pizza bar, with the aim of bringing the highest quality and most unique selection of Czech, German and world biers to the city. 20…

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A delightfully well-proportioned property

A beautiful countryside home, offering stunning views, is now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Valleyview Cottage is an attractive country property with a range of outbuildings and adjoining paddock extending to 0.60 Ha (1.48 Acres) situated in a private and picturesque location commanding exceptional views over the Clyde Valley. The property comprises of…

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The music of Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings

Fans of Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit will be able to celebrate their music a special orchestral concert in Scotland next year. They are the most beloved and recognisable big and small screen creations of all time – let alone just in the world of the fantasy genre –…

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Celebrate silver – don’t hide it away on a shelf

Contemporary silverware should be enjoyed every day not displayed on a dusty shelf. That’s the message from family-run Scottish silversmiths Hayward & Stott as they launch The Thistle Collection and a new collaboration with Stewart Christie & Co. The Thistle Collection, which will be unveiled at Stewart Christie & Co’s shop in Edinburgh’s New Town…

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The Scots dog bidding to be Pet Survivor 2019

A Pomeranian pup from Glasgow has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Milo was a victim of puppy farming, leaving him blind and at risk of complete paralysis due to spinal deformities. He defied the odds by surviving risky surgery, which then required intensive care and months of dedicated…

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PURE Spa & Beauty launch first retail outlet

PURE Spa & Beauty has announced its first retail property in the UK, with the opening of PURE Beauty Zone in Edinburgh. The day spa chain, who operate over 14 locations across the UK, are set to tap into demand among busy professionals for convenient treatments and offer sustainable 100% natural and affordable beauty products…

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Guest editor of Best Scottish Poems announced

The Scottish Poetry Library has announce that rising star Roseanne Watt is the guest editor of the SPL’s annual online anthology Best Scottish Poems 2019. Best Scottish Poems is an annual online anthology of the year’s best poems written by a Scottish poet or poet based in Scotland. Each year the anthology is edited by…

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