Posts Tagged ‘Perthshire’
Excitement builds for south of Scotland festival
A singer songwriter will perform alongside two of Scotland’s traditional music giants at this year’s Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Catrìona McGhie (22), from Stranraer, will open concerts with Mary Ann Kennedy and multi-award-winning musical trio Talisk in two shows taking place this week. It’s a dream come true for Catrìona, who can’t wait to…
Read MoreConverted mill offers great views and comfort
A category B listed property overlooking Loch Tay is for sale in Aberfeldy. The Mill, in Lawers, Aberfeldy, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and was formerly a water mill dating from 1830. The architect-designed conversion took place in the early 1990s taking full advantage of the beautiful views of Loch Tay, further enhanced by…
Read MoreBeautiful views over Loch Tay from Perthshire home
A generously proportioned, detached cottage in an enchanting position with views over Loch Tay is now on the market. Presented for sale by Rettie & Co, Law Na Croy, in Lawers, Aberfeldy, sits in an elevated position in a charming rural location, accessed via a private drive. The clients live a short distance away and…
Read MoreA beautiful house in a commanding position
A delightful arts and crafts country house with a self-contained apartment and far-reaching views is now available. Presented for sale by Galbraith,  Nether Tillyrie House lies in the county of Kinross-shire, approximately two miles to the north-west of Milnathort in Perthshire. It sits in an elevated position amidst picturesque countryside and commanding the most outstanding views…
Read MoreTourism Oscar rewards five years of hard work
The team at a Scottish distillery are in high spirits after winning Best Visitor Attraction at the Scottish Thistle Awards – Scotland’s tourism Oscars. Perthshire-based Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery attracted 38,000 whisky fans through 2017/18, with more visitors than ever opting to enjoy an upgraded tour experience, such as the cask tasting tour. This was the…
Read MoreClassic cars were a big draw at festival in Perthshire
Car lovers got into top gear as they made their way to the recent Perthshire Classic Car Festival. This was a spectacular two-day event organised by the Rotary Club of Blairgowrie raising money for Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer Scotland and 10% going to Rotary Foundation. They began with the Perth City classic car parade, in…
Read MoreQueen of Crime will join their silver celebrations
Scotland’s Queen of Crime is to join the birthday celebrations for the Friends of Innerpeffray Library. Friends of Innerpeffray Library in Perthshire are 25 this year, to celebrate and further support the library they have some special events planned. Val McDermid will speak in the chapel on the evening of 14 June. Val has sold…
Read MoreAn insight into the life of a rare Scottish bird
Politicians and school pupils have been given a rare insight into the recovery of one of Scotland’s most loved and rarest birds – the black grouse. Murdo Fraser MSP joined landowners, Scottish Natural Heritage and government officials and Ardvreck School pupils for a tour around Strathbraan in Perthshire, which houses important numbers of black grouse.…
Read MorePrivate chef Jenny Haigh: ‘The seasons inspire my menus’
Whilst working as a scuba diving instructor in New Zealand, Yorkshire-born Jenny Haigh was far from thinking that she would become a private chef in Scotland. Years spent working on yachts as a deckhand, stewardess and finally as a chef gave her a wealth of culinary and flavour experiences from all around the world. Returning…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that this is a very classy property
A property that’s a real class act is currently for sale in Perthshire. Galbraith present to the market the Schoolhouse, in Killiechassie, Aberfeldy. The Schoolhouse sits on the northern banks of the River Tay within the Strathtay valley. Originally built as a school, the property was converted into a family home a number of years…
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