Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Luxury living, a pool and Merlin’s grave in one property
A home dating from the 1640s – and reputed to be the last resting place of Merlin – is for sale on the property market. Presented by Knight Frank, Braes is a family home surrounded by private gardens and woodland yet only four miles from the motorway network. All of the original deeds dating from…
Read MoreFive great places to spot the Painted Lady invasion
Nature lovers across the country are gearing up for a once-a-decade treat as summer draws to a close, with large clouds of Painted Lady butterflies fluttering through Scotland. The typical wet, Scottish summer has provided the perfect environment for the speckled, burnt-orange coloured creatures – it’s even anticipated the numbers could be higher this year…
Read MoreExhibitions at Royal Society of Edinburgh
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is playing host to a number of fascinating exhibitions this summer. The RSE launched Curious, a month-long programme of talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances in the beautiful surroundings of its magnificent Victorian era building. The exhibition At Risk Academics and Refugees (ARAR): A Portrait reflects the RSE’s commitment to recognising…
Read MoreSmall plates will feed the biggest of appetites
Small plates are big news in the Scottish restaurant industry and Glasgow restaurant The Dhabba has created its own appetising version. The Candleriggs restaurant’s new tapas style menu is called Laghu Kund meaning ‘Small Bowl’ and is available alongside nut free and gluten free dishes at the restaurant. The menu gives more choice for groups…
Read MoreHarris Tweed is new formalwear of Scottish rugby
Scottish Rugby has revealed that Walker Slater, in conjunction with Harris Tweed Hebrides, will be the official formalwear partner for the next two seasons. The historic fabric, handwoven, dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland from pure virgin wool, has been applied to a bespoke tweed in keeping with the rich rugby heritage…
Read MoreHopetoun was once part of a Victorian estate
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreCelebrating of the life of a special woman
Miss Cranston follows the life of this remarkable Glasgow businesswoman, the success of her Victorian Glasgow tea rooms and her collaboration with renowned designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Perilla Kinchen reveals Miss Cranston’s ‘successful formula’ and eccentric characteristics in an engaging style which entices readers to continue. This revised edition of the 1999 publication includes over…
Read MoreBringing the tattoo to the streets of Glasgow
Pipers from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s house band, the Pipers Trail, wowed the crowds on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street with a flavour of the Tattoo as part of the Piping Live! Festival. The band was developed by the Tattoo in 2014 to establish a worldwide network of Scottish piping and drumming performers to play traditional…
Read MoreAttractive modern home in the centre of Scotland
A beautiful modern family home within easy distance of central Scotland is now available for sale. Cluan House is presented for sale by Savills, and is situated along with one other property beside East Lodge of the old Dunira Estate. The property was designed by local architects The James Denholm Partnership and has many of…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and with an abundance of character and culture, is well worth a visit. Whether you are a local, there on holiday or just a day trip, here are ten things you can’t visit Glasgow without doing. 1. Gallery of Modern Art This Gallery of Modern Art is Scotland’s most visited,…
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