Posts Tagged ‘golf’
10 places every Macpherson should visit
Scotland welcomes millions of visitors each year, many of them of Scots descent returning to discover their roots. Here, we present ten places that all members of Clan Macpherson should visit before they die. 1. Loch Ness The Clan Chattan was founded by Gillicattan Mor Mac Gillespic, who settled on the east side of Loch…
Read MoreGolf is a ÂŁ325 million industry for Scotland
A review of Scotland’s National Golf Tourism Strategy is worth ÂŁ325 million to the nation, following a strong period of growth. On Course for Growth, is a mid-term review of Scotland’s original National Golf Tourism Strategy, Driving Forward Together, which originally targeted increasing the value of golf tourism from ÂŁ220 million in 2013 to ÂŁ300…
Read MoreScottish cottage with beautiful elevated views
A Scottish home with a breathtaking rural outlook from the edge of a golf course is now for sale. Drumnagrain, at Ballindalloch, Moray, is presented to the market by Galbraith. Drumnagrain is a charming detached cottage located in a stunning elevated position overlooking Strath Avon and Ben Rinnes. Built predominantly from harled stone under a…
Read MoreWoodland meadow with B-Listed country house
A B-Listed country house, complete with its own woodland meadow, has gone on the market for offers over ÂŁ685,000. South Kinaldy House, in St Andrews, Fife, dates from around 1803 and is set in stunning rural countryside not far from the historic university town. The house is packed full of character, set in grounds of…
Read MoreModern family home with far reaching views
Oranjemond House is a beautifully appointed detached property with far reaching views over the Cromarty Firth and beyond. Strutt and Parker present to the market this home in Northfield, Invergordon. Oranjemond House is a fantastic family home finished to an exacting standard and brimming with features. The property enjoys an elevated position with superb open aspects…
Read MoreTwo more awards round off a great year for hotel
Gleneagles has finished the year on a high by winning a string of top industry awards. For a remarkable seventh year running, Gleneagles has been named Best Golf Resort in the World at the Daily Telegraph and Ultratravel Magazine’s ULTRAs 2018 Awards. Gleneagles has also scooped the Domestic Bliss prize at the National Geographic Traveller…
Read MoreOn the second day of Christmas… Mains of Taymouth
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of family time. A family run 5 star self catering estate, within an hour’s drivetime of the Central Belt, Mains of Taymouth is the ideal place for your family to enjoy an indulgent break. Choose from stunning four and five star…
Read MoreMore than 1900 wanted to help at Solheim Cup
More than 900 potential volunteers will this week be contacted to offer them a volunteering role at the 2019 Solheim Cup. Taking place at Gleneagles from 9-15 September 2019, more than 1900 applications have been received from 27 countries worldwide for volunteer positions through the official portal, with applicants hoping for the opportunity to share…
Read MoreA home with history and some beautiful views
A quality country house of elegance and comfort offering stunning views over the Solway Firth and beyond to the Lake District coastline is now for sale. The Torrs, in Portling, Dalbeattie, is presented to the market by Galbraith. The Torrs is the former residence of Sir Thomas McAlpine, the house was converted from a cottage…
Read MoreWhisky celebration for a decade of the Bruadairs
The tenth anniversary of popular houses on the country estate have been toasted by their whisky partner. George Dark, one of the kilted whisky guides from Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, has raised a dram to the ever-popular Bruadair Houses on the Mains of Taymouth 5 star Country Estate & Golf Course at nearby Kenmore, along with…
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