Posts Tagged ‘property’
Past and present collide in this Scottish cottage
A beautiful country property blending a traditional cottage with modern extension is currently for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Remilton is a substantial rural home of the highest calibre, which has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation over two levels extending to about 351 sqm (3,779 sqft).…
Read MoreGaze over the Kyles of Bute from this classic villa
A substantial, stone-built Victorian villa with an attached self-contained cottage, mature gardensand stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now on the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, Sherbrooke, in Tighnabruaich, has a stone portico with double storm doors which open to a vestibule with a mosaic tiled floor. From the vestibule,…
Read MoreElegance, charm and a church in this Georgian property
An elegant Georgian former Manse, with steadings and a church, have been brought to the property market. Galbraith has been appointed to sell The Anchorage, an elegant Georgian former Manse which offers significant potential to create a leisure or tourism business in a popular area of Moray close to sandy beaches. The property, which dates…
Read MoreHotel’s proud railway heritage is restored
A Scottish hotel has restored a link to its proud railway past. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has recently carried out work on the historic Princes Street Station gates, to bring them back to their former glory. Once the site of the Royal Family’s preferred railway station in the capital, the gates now act…
Read MoreA gem of an idea became a thriving business
Classic jewellery from a bygone age has a very distinctive look and feel to it. But the passing of time results in it becoming tarnished and damaged, through wear and tear or accidents. When diamonds lose their dazzle, silver stops shining and gold no longer glistens, there can be a temptation to go for a…
Read MoreScots vegan cheese firm looking to global expansion
Food demands and tastes are changing in the 21st century, as more and more people change to vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Organic artisan vegan cheesemaker, Nutcrafter Creamery, is now looking to expand globally, following its move to new, bigger premises at Riverside Inverclyde’s Kelburn Business Park in Port Glasgow. Nutcrafter Creamery, set up by husband…
Read MoreLand agent commits to women in agriculture
A land agents has shown its commitment to the Scottish Government’s Women in Agriculture initiative by supporting women in the rural sector. The initiative, formed following the ‘Women in Farming and the Agriculture Sector Report’, indicated that women are a crucial part of the national farming effort but are nonetheless a group whose contribution continues…
Read MoreCharming stone-built Bothy hits the market
A charming stone-built cottage which couples modern style with idyllic island life is on the property market. The Bothy, on the scenic Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides, offers buyers a rare opportunity to set up home on the highly sought-after island. Situated in the quiet community of Knockrome, the two-bedroom home provides far reaching sea…
Read MoreNew properties make for an ideal family home
An upmarket developer has unveiled a brand-new view home that allows buyers to picture themselves and their growing families living in a spacious property in Ratho. Set on the western edge of CALA Homes (East)’s Craigpark development on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The Rutherford offers the best of semi-rural life – boasting open, unobstructed views…
Read MoreParents paying the price to get a good education
Parents need to pay an average of £72,973 more to live in the catchment area of a top performing state secondary school in Scotland. That’s according to new research from Bank of Scotland showing that average prices in these areas have now reached £277,134. Home buyers are paying, on average, a premium of over a…
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