Posts Tagged ‘Rural’
Character, elegance and charm at The Whinney
Character, chocolate box good looks, a scenic spot and an elegant and charming decor are all you could hope for in a country property. The Whinney, in Cessford, near Morebattle in the Scottish Borders, is a four bedroomed home, presented to the market by Hastings Legal. This unique and bespoke design four bedroom cottage sits…
Read MoreConverted cottage is full of traditional Scots charm
A charming recently refurbished property near Balquhidder is now available. Presented by Galbraith, Ballinluig is a charming traditional cottage which has recently been refurbished with a new kitchen, wood-burning stove and double glazed windows. Formerly part of the Stronvar Estate, Ballinluig is a charming traditional cottage principally of stone construction under a slate roof, and…
Read MoreNew bothy combines both art and architecture
Art meets architecture in a stunning new piece of Scottish design. In a unique collaboration between artist Bobby Niven and architect Iain MacLeod, they have taken hutting and the simple cabin to a new level, to create the Artist Bothy. This is a prefabricated multipurpose space designed to bring its owners closer to nature. Built…
Read MoreIt’s fuel speed ahead for Borders community petrol station
The first privately owned petrol station to open in the Scottish Borders in more than 25 years has opened its doors. The Newcastleton Community Fuel Project was officially opened last week by three schoolchildren, with 70 pupils from the local primary school lending their support. The community and project supporters were also out in force…
Read MoreDragons Den hopeful plans big estate changes
An Aberdeenshire businessman who turned down an ÂŁ80,000 investment from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den is planning to bring 14 residential plots to the market on the beautiful Elrick estate. Working with Savills, the plots form part of the House of Elrick estate, owned by Stuart Ingram, and is where he operates an onsite distillery. They sit…
Read MoreMore and more Scots are choosing a staycation
The Easter holidays are popular for family staycations in Scotland. Cottages & Castles, Scotland’s leading specialist holiday lettings agency, has witnessed an increase in family and group bookings this year. With the Easter holidays just around the corner you may be wondering if it’s too late to book that much longed for family getaway, but…
Read MoreA magnificent gesture to boost a great charity
The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of ÂŁ3081.50, was raised at the event,…
Read MoreSmiles all round at the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards 2018 were held last week in Dynamic Earth on Edinburgh. Business from all over Scotland were honoured for the hard work and dedication that they put in, proving that you don’t need to be based in a major city to be a success. [zenfolio-gallery id=”433068981″ masonry=”true”]
Read MoreLifetime honour at rural awards for Douglas Watson
One man’s dedication to the agricultural industry was honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards last night. The Lifetime Achievement award went to Ingliston-based Douglas Watson, senior project manager with the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS). He has a knowledge of rural Scotland’s businesses, organisations and people that really impressed the judges. Due to retire in…
Read MoreMental health campaign wins Scottish Rural Award
An outstanding campaign aimed at helping young farmers has won a special award. The Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Hero honour was bestowed upon the Ingliston-based Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). They took home the Rural Hero award for their inspiring Are Ewe Okay? campaign. Are Ewe Okay? promotes mental well-being amongst young farmers…
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