Posts Tagged ‘mountain biking’
A life in the great outdoors at Ardvreck School
Most childhoods are looked back on fondly, with memories of endless exploration and curiosity. Children can spend hours playing around outside, letting their imagination run riot and get the better of them, and return in time for supper bruised, battered and covered in mud, but nonetheless happy. Ardvreck is a prep school in Crieff that…
Read MoreOrmiston House is an impressive B-listed 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 MoreA beautiful Georgian home set in acres of space
Linden Park is a stunning detached Georgian house which has been brought to the property market. Presented for sale by Strutt and Parker, the house was originally the manager’s house of the nearby, but now long gone mill. The current owners have lived over 20 years at the property and have made various improvements over…
Read MoreGet on your bike for an exciting highland adventure
The Nevis Range Mountain Experience has launched a new mountain bike school, the first owner operated trail centre bike school in Scotland. It takes place in Fort William, the host venue for the UK round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Running annually until 30 September, The Nevis Range Bike School will offer fun-filled…
Read MoreSecluded Victorian estate for sale in the country
An attractive small country estate in a secluded location in beautiful rolling countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, this estate comprises Slogarie House, a ranch house, the Coach House, extensive woodland and paddocks, a stable block, walled gardens, and a tennis court, in approximately 78 acres. Slogarie is beautifully tucked away…
Read MoreIncredible architect-designed home for £1.2million
Contemporary country living in a superlative home is now available through a stunning property. Presented by Rettie & Co, Berrybrae in Blairgowrie was transformed, with imagination and flair, by the highly-regarded James Denholm Architectural Practice. A genuine rural retreat, the house is set within approximately 16.5 acres of scenic garden ground, which affords the utmost…
Read MoreLoch Ness and mountains from a Highland estate
A rare opportunity to acquire a small Highlandestate, with the most stunning panoramic view of Loch Ness and the Monadhliath Mountains. Presented for sale by John Clegg & Co, Bunloit Estate sits in a highly prominent position overlooking one of the most iconic features of Scotland – Loch Ness, situated in the centre of the…
Read MoreMagnificent B-listed steading range and cottage
A steading with cottage and planning consent is now on the market. Auchleeks, in Calvine, Pitlochry is presented for sale by Strutt & Parker. The Steading House is the former stables and steading to nearby Auchleeks House. This is a charming Georgian B-Listed stone built property, thought to date from c.1820 and built at the…
Read MorePeaceful rural location around this bungalow
Outstanding country views, private well-tended gardens and an attractive home are now on the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Aultbea is an attractive bungalow situated within a peaceful, rural setting in Kirkbuddo, Forfar. The property has been finished to a high standard throughout and offers generous and flexible accommodation. The kitchen/dining room is very much…
Read MoreFewer Scots kids play games like hide and seek
While adults enjoyed games such as hide and seek growing up, more than 50% of kids today would prefer to play on their electrical devices. That’s according to a survey commissioned by Scottish hotel chain Macdonald Resorts. Cries of ‘ready or not, here I come’ have been a constant for generations, but interest in the…
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