Posts Tagged ‘property’
A 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…
Read MoreNew development will house over 100 people
A housing provider has officially launched its newest Edinburgh development, providing affordable accommodation for more than 100 people. Bield Housing & Care cut the ribbon on its Fleming Place development, at a ceremony attended by staff, tenants and members of the community. Held in the courtyard of the development, the ribbon was cut by tenants…
Read MoreA modernised mill with links to Robert Burns
An Ayrshire mill house with a historic connection to Robert Burns is now on the market. Galbraith is pleased to bring to the market Willies Mill, in an idyllic Ayrshire setting, with excellent equestrian facilities. The property has been extended and modernised in recent years and is now a very attractive, characterful family home. There…
Read MoreFringe Festival review – The House
Do yourself a favour on this last day of The Fringe and go to the funniest thing I have seen all Festival. Four thoroughly professional actors portray the peculiarly intimate relationship between a house and its owners. As the Redmonds hand over the keys for their beloved house and should be moving onto their downsized…
Read MoreBowhill and Eskdale & Liddesdale merge
It’s all change at two Scottish estates in the south of Scotland, after it was revealed they are to merge. Buccleuch has announced today that it is to brings together the operations at its Bowhill and Eskdale and Liddesdale Estates. The new combined estate will be known as Borders Estate. Buccleuch said that Bowhill and…
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