Posts Tagged ‘property’
Enjoy peace, quiet and luxury at Sanctuary Loch Ness
One of the most mystical places on the planet, Loch Ness, sees millions of visitors each year. Entrepreneur Robbie Girvan, managing director of GG Leisure Group, explains how their stunning Sanctuary lodges are giving people a characterful slice of luxury. How did Sanctuary Loch Ness come about? I started the GG Leisure Group 18 years…
Read MoreNational firms are seen off in mortgage awards
Scottish Building Society has been awarded Building Society of the Year at the Scottish Mortgage Awards. The Scottish Building Society beat finalists Nationwide and Leeds Building Society, to scoop the award which recognises outstanding service and value within the industry at the inaugural event organised by Mortgage Introducer magazine. The event at the Ghillie Dhu…
Read MoreHotel is banking on fitness in the former vaults
A former bank vault in the base of a Scots hotel has shaped up for a new look. Gritty fitness outfit CaveFit is to open its second gym in the former vaults in the basement of The Edinburgh Grand, following a partnership deal with the luxury hotel residence’s owners, Chris Stewart Group. The new CaveGYM…
Read MoreLifestyle buyers competing for rural properties
Property sales in Perthshire, Kinross-shire and Angus held strong at the end of last year, with lifestyle buyers driving competition for rural properties. The news comes from property consultancy Galbraith, which has published its latest report into the Perthshire market, covering the fourth quarter of 2018, ending 31 December. The total number of property sales completed…
Read MoreSwapping London for a quiet Scottish Island
One day, whilst on holiday from her busy job in London, Anne Cholawo came across something that would change her life forever. It was a small advert for a property on the Island of Soay, which sparked a sense of intrigue and before she knew it, Anne was on a boat, making her way toward…
Read MorePentland Trail Centre is the future for biking
In 2023 Scotland will host the World Championships for all cycling disciplines including mountain biking. Two Edinburgh businessmen are behind a new mountain bike trail centre that could revolutionise cycle participation in East Central Scotland. Proposals for the creation of The Pentland Trail Centre, a publicly accessible and family focused mountain bike trail centre, supported…
Read More100 new jobs being created at Trump Turnberry
A leading Scots hotel has announced that it is to create up to 100 new jobs, as part of the resort’s growth plans in 2019. Trump Turnberry, the iconic resort on the Ayrshire coast, will hold a two-day recruitment drive on Wednesday 13 March (10am-2pm) and Saturday 16 March (noon–4pm), aimed at seeking out exceptional…
Read MoreDon’t break the law-n: garden crimes to avoid
Homeowners could be committing one of seven common criminal offences in their gardens without even realising it. Outdoor experts GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed common criminal offences green-fingered Brits might be unwittingly committing and offered advice on how to steer clear of any legal hot water in the garden. With the weather improving and spring on the…
Read MoreFlagship show home is now open to viewers
Family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel are welcoming viewers to their latest show home, The Arran, at their flagship Millerhill development at Shawfair in Midlothian. Millerhill has been designed with plenty of open green space and features an attractive village square at its heart, offering country living on the city’s doorstep within a relaxed and safe…
Read MoreA class act of a property is the Old Abbey School
The Old Abbey School is a substantial, detached early Victorian town house dating from approximately 1850. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a substantial, detached home in Melrose which comprises of a hall, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and one ensuite and kitchen/breakfast room. It began life as the stables for the Episcopalian Rectory…
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