Island cottage offers such impressive views

A stunning one and a half storey cottage with breathtaking views of Scotland’s dramatic scenery is on the market. Situated in the picturesque, rural settlement of Killiemore, on the Isle of Mull, Creach is blessed with unique views over Loch na Keal, the towering peaks of Ben More and the surrounding countryside. The cottage itself…

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A house by the sea with beautiful views

A beautiful home offering incredible sea views is on the market in Argyll. Achnaha in Glenbarr, Tarbert, has five bedrooms, two reception rooms, and approximately 85 acres of ground, in addition to a further three bedroom cottage. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, Achnaha is a unique, small residential estate, extending to approximately…

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Rural college does its bit for Doddie Weir’s charity

A match to benefit former a Scotland rugby star’s charity has raised almost £9000. The fantastic sum was raised for Doddie Weir’s MND charity in a special rugby match that saw the ‘old boys’ of Scotland’s Rural College enjoy a convincing win over SRUC’s Edinburgh Agrics student team. David Ireland, one of the Scotland legend’s…

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Six finalists are in the running for £25,000 prize

Six books have been revealed as being on the shortlist for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. The Walter Scott Prize, which celebrates its tenth anniversary next year, was founded by patrons the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch to honour the legacy and achievements of Sir Walter Scott, inventor of the historical novel.…

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Strictly stars and singing sensations in Perth

A summer of culture is coming to Perth with a host of big names and talented local young people taking to the stage. Perth Theatre will throw open its doors for a Youth Take Over day in June as part of Perth’s Diverse CiTay Festival for the Year of Young People. The Take Over is…

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Eagles taken to vet studies centre by namesakes

A Scottish courier firm is playing a crucial role in understanding the environmental factors threatening the country’s most famous birds of prey. Working alongside researchers at the prestigious University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Eagle Couriers has been transporting dead birds from some of Scotland’s most remote reaches at cost to assist…

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Property with potential and a private bay

A superb 105 acre estate with spacious accommodation, superb efficiency and a private bay and shore front to Loch Nevis are now available. Presented by Savills, Sandaig House as it is seen today is the culmination and collaboration of the former Sandaig House and Sandaig Lodge being merged into one substantial unit, although the current…

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The search is on for the best of Scottish wild produce

Celebrating wild Scottish produce is the goal with the Eat Game Awards. This is brand new initiative created by three leading British businesses, James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Boisdale Restaurants and Taste of Game, bringing together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors to celebrate the wild game meat produced in the United Kingdom. The…

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Grand celebration marks the end of 40th birthday

Scotland’s biggest creative community is marking the end of its 40th birthday year with an exhibition by its art studio tenants from Orkney to the Borders. Wasps, Scotland’s largest creative community, is marking the end of its 40th anniversary year with 40/40 Vision, which features work produced at 16 Wasps galleries and artists’ residencies, will…

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No need to go batty when experts can sort it

Most people are resigned to the fact that building works can be delayed by setbacks in the construction process or bad weather. However, very few people expect their property renovation to be delayed due to bats, which is a growing problem, reports property consultancy, Galbraith. Scotland is home to nine species of bats and all…

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