Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Traditional stone-built home with 15 acres
A handsome period farmhouse in a private rural setting, offering plenty of equestrian potential, is now for sale. Overton Farmhouse is located in a private situation, around 1.5 miles from the village of Kirkliston, amidst the West Lothian countryside. The farmhouse presides over approximately 13 acres of picturesque paddock grazing and is accompanied by a…
Read MoreDelightful coastal setting for a stylish modern home
The Moorings is a pretty, individually designed and commissioned detached property completed in west highland style. Presented by Robb Residential, the house is finished in white painted harled finish with contemporary timber cladding relief and all under a slate roof. The accommodation is light and bright and laid out over two easily managed levels. The…
Read MoreSuccesses at inaugural Scots Language Awards
The first annual Scots Language Awards were held on Friday night. Hosted by Alistair Heather and Frieda Morrison, it saw nominees and the audience from right across Scotland head to Glasgow to celebrate the Scots Language, before enjoying live performances from MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018 Singer of The Year Iona Fyfe, musician,…
Read MoreArts champions take their message to Holyrood
Leading lights of Scotland’s contemporary art scene head to Parliament this week to champion the positive impact of visual art in our communities – and to present every MSP with a specially commissioned original print by artist Ruth Ewan. The initiative is part of the Art in Action campaign being run by Scottish Contemporary Art…
Read MoreCrime and punishment – 10 infamous Scots trials
Some of Scotland’s most infamous criminals have fallen foul of the law and ended up in the dock in ten of the country’s most remarkable and high-profile trials. Here, we highlight 10 of them. 1. William Burke (1828) Most people are familiar with the story of Burke and Hare, who murdered 16 people in order…
Read MoreEdinburgh is UK’s most desired retirement city
Edinburgh has beaten the south coast of England as the silver homebuyer retirement hotspot. The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at where across the UK is home to the highest demand for retirement properties and where offers the largest number as a proportion of all homes for sale. GetAgent.co.uk looked…
Read MoreBike hire scheme approved at committee
Aberdeen is to follow in the footsteps of other Scottish cities by having a bike hire scheme. Aberdeen City Council today approved a bike hire scheme which would be 100% privately-financed, which will help increase transport options and encourage less use of cars for residents and visitors. The report to committee said the next move…
Read MorePupils consider countryside careers
Hundreds of high school pupils were this week given a taste of working in Scotland’s rural industries at Dumfries House near Cumnock. The Prince’s Foundation’s inaugural Countryside Careers Day gave 300 secondary school pupils from Glasgow and Ayrshire an insight into work in farming, farriery, agricultural engineering, and forestry, among other areas. The event was…
Read MoreOffers over £1.55 million for Scots Baronial mansion
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreEpic musical scores come together for an evening
Fans of Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit will be able to celebrate their music a special orchestral concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. 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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