Posts Tagged ‘history’
On the sixth day of Christmas… Trump Turnberry
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of romance. Located on the captivating Ayrshire coast and immersed in history, Trump Turnberry has been an iconic landmark on Scotland’s renowned coastline since 1906. Exceptionally designed in every way, the landmark hotel is a unique and inspirational setting for a…
Read MoreRum distillery set to open its doors to the public
Rum is flowing again from a commercial still in Glasgow for the first time in 300 years. Wester Spirit Co. opened their innovative new distillery last month, and visitors will be welcome to see the process for themselves from next next month. The cutting-edge technology used creates a truly unique, premium spirit which is inspired…
Read MorePrince Charles will pay his respects to the Iolaire lost
Prince Charles is to attend the centenary service to mark the 100th anniversary of Britain’s worst peacetime disaster at sea. The Prince will attend the commemoration the loss of HMY Iolaire. During the Service, Prince Charles will deliver a scripture reading and lay a wreath. After the service, HRH will unveil a new sculpture, which…
Read MoreDechmont House is full of Edwardian class
A fine, late-Edwardian house with elegant period features and ties to local heritage is now available. Dechmont House, in Deans, Livingston, presides over approximately one acre of established garden grounds, and offers flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with splendid, southerly views to the Pentland Hills. Brought to the market by Rettie, Dechmont House is a handsome…
Read MoreThe master of disguise in a leather mask
This mask is a relic of a bygone age, when outlawed convenanter Alexander Peden work a leather masic and wig to preach anonymously in Ayrshire. In 1660 Charles II was restored to the throne after the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Once re-established he betrayed the Covenanters, a Scottish Presbyterian movement his father Charles I…
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 £685,000. 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 MoreScottish firm has made a lasting impression
The Woollard & Henry paper mill has made an indelible mark on the Scottish fabrication industry. Ernest Woollard’s legacy is invisible – unless you hold it up to the light. The engineering company he founded in Dyce, Aberdeen, Woollard & Henry, is now one of only five firms worldwide which know the secrets of the…
Read MoreA murder mystery that will keep you guessing
Private detective Leo Moran returns with this new murder mystery. This will keep you guessing because the author manages to create characters that are refreshingly different while effortlessly weaving Scottish history into this book, making for an intriguing narrative. The protagonist Leo, who enjoys the fi ner things in life, is an especially original character.…
Read MoreTaking horse power back to its original meaning
In this age of mechanised timber extraction, Andrew Whitaker is one of the few to take ‘horse power’ quite literally into the world of forest management. On first sight, five-year-old Ghalm seems surprisingly small for a draught horse, as compared to our leggier Scottish Clydesdales. On running an eye over his conformation, however, one can appreciate the…
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