Posts Tagged ‘Rural’
Whisky’s part in helping to reduce the UK trade deficit
The UK trade deficit would be almost 3% greater without Scotland’s contribution through whisky. The Scotch Whisky Association has released an analysis of the industry’s 2017 export performance, revealing the statistic. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the Scotch Whisky industry has posted record-breaking exports in 2017, growing in both volume and value (by…
Read MoreScotland’s National Parks looking for new board members
New members are wanted to join the boards of Scotland’s National Parks. The Scottish Government is looking to appoint new members to the boards of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA). Established in 2002, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park covers some 1864sq…
Read MoreNew exhibition inspired by ‘mother of Japanese whisky’
An inspirational Scotswoman dubbed ‘the mother of Japanese whisky’ is the focus of a fascinating new exhibition. Rita Cowan swapped Kirkintilloch for Hokkaido when she crossed the globe to help create one of Japan’s most successful and best-known whisky distilleries. Her story is one of courage, heartbreak and strength – and it has now been…
Read MoreScots playwright Rona Munro has a unique honour
Since the early 1980s, Rona Munro has been a name to watch on the Scottish arts scene. An accomplished playwright, who has also had her worked performed on radio and television, the Aberdeenshire writer is noted for her acclaimed trilogy The James Plays, for the National Theatre of Scotland, and has collected numerous awards along…
Read MoreA beautifully extended Scottish farmhouse is for sale
A delightful extended traditional farmhouse dating from 1887 is for sale in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Honeyneuk, in Cuminestown, near Turriff, has four bedrooms and three reception rooms. The house sits in a charming and unspoilt rural setting and is within a short drive of Turriff and about an hour…
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 MoreOrganisations join forces for Scotland’s Plant Health Centre
A new organisation looking at the issues affecting Scotland’s plantlife has been officially launched. More than 60 experts and stakeholders from the diverse worlds of forestry, horticulture, the environment and agriculture today (Tuesday) gathered at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to hear about the aims and vision of a new virtual Plant Health Centre for…
Read MoreRecently modernised Borders home is now on the market
Colterscleuch House is a traditional five-bedroom house which has recently undergone sympathetic modernisation and upgrading. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Colterscleuch House benefits from Biomass central heating with some RHI payments still to be received. It was re-plumbed and rewired during renovation along with a top rated energy efficient sash and case double glazing and…
Read MoreScotland’s islands are proving a huge draw to visitors
An alluring mix of stunning scenery and fascinating history and culture of Scotland’s islands has brought an extra £36.9 million to the local economies. The islands have seen visits rise by up to 22%, according to the latest Islands Visitor Survey. The Islands Visitor Survey 2017 found that there were 466,125 total visits to the…
Read MoreAttracting pollinators to your garden is easy as A, Bee, C
The whole planet is to be abuzz with activity for World Bee Day this weekend (Sunday, 20 May). Ecologists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have put together a list of top tips to protect these amazing insects and help your garden grow. With their bright and colourful array of flowers, gardens provide important food sources…
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