Lots to do all over Scotland this Halloween weekend

By Reporter | October 24, 2017

Halloween’s coming, and Scottish Field’s Fiona Hendrie has rounded up some of the best events taking place across the country. So if you’re n the mood for a scare, check out these frightfully good Halloween activities on offer with something for every age:   Wizarding Weekend Fun Run, Castle Fraser, Inverurie 28-29/10 www.nts.org.uk Don your…

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Scottish book tour author has got the write stuff

By Reporter | October 20, 2017

The Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour is to bring award-winning author and illustrator Ed Vere to schools in East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and North Ayrshire. From October 23 to 27, Ed will be speaking to children about tolerance through the power of picture books, the event will feature wonderful interactive storytelling and draw-along activities. The…

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Twin town status discussed between Inverness and Berlin district

By Reporter | October 11, 2017

Inverness could be twinned with a district in Berlin, after an official visited the Highlands. A visitor from the district office of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Borough in Berlin has sown the seed for a possible new Town Twinning between Inverness and this district. Sven Hammerström, group manager of Schools’ Facilities Management – while on a four week…

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Planting new trees can protect ÂŁ1 billion Scottish industry and 25,000 jobs

By Reporter | October 11, 2017

Planting new trees in Scotland could help secure the future of a ÂŁ1 billion industry and 25,000 jobs, a leading industry figure has claimed. Stuart Goodall, chief executive of Confor, promoting forestry and wood, represents more than 600 forestry and wood-using businesses in Scotland, was speaking after the publication today of the stage one report on…

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Stirling opts for some smart thinking

By Reporter | October 3, 2017

Visitors to Stirling are set to benefit from digital and interactive technology which will enhance the experience for both tourists and residents. Attracting 250,000 more visitors per annum and positioning Stirling as an “economic and cultural powerhouse” is at the heart of Stirling’s ambitious City Region Deal. In order to drive this ambition, Stirling’s new…

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Inverness-shire property boosted by NC500 success

By Reporter | August 29, 2017

The Inverness-shire property market appears in part to be benefiting from the success of the NC500 tourist route, according to figures compiled by Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith. Sales of properties handled by the firm’s Inverness office are up by 50% for the quarter ending 30 June 2017, compared with the preceding quarter. Prices…

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Listed country house brings new renovation opportunity to the market

By Reporter | August 11, 2017

A new to the market country house is offering keen buyers the rare opportunity to transform an uninhabited property into a dream family home. Built in 1870, Chesterhill House is a C listed Tudor-Italianate style property situated in grounds of over three acres on the southern shore of the Firth of Tay in Fife. Chesterhill…

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Buying in a syndicate to secure the rural dream

By Reporter | August 3, 2017

Many dream of owning a country estate in which they can spend time with family and friends and enjoy a host of pursuits. However, more often than not the price of such a purchase can be beyond the grasp of many families. In addition, potential owners might find it hard to justify when the reality is they may…

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Property of the Month – August

By Reporter | August 3, 2017

Our August Property of the Month is Coul Estate, by Auchterarder, Perthshire Coul is a delightful estate extending to some 70.15 acres, commanding outstanding views both to the north and south and is centered on a charming C-listed Georgian house. There are two estate cottages, a beautifully presented traditional stable block to the south, a…

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