Posts Tagged ‘School’
Conservatoire in global top ten for performing arts
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is one of the world’s top ten destinations to study the performing and production arts, according to a leading international ranking published today. Scotland’s national conservatoire has taken the number nine spot in the QS World University Rankings 2020 for performing arts, alongside prestigious institutions including The Juilliard School in…
Read MoreA substantial upgraded country house
An impressive seven-bedroom home that is around 220 years old has been brought to the property market. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, Coveyheugh is a detached Victorian country house which is believed to have been built circa 1800 in Reston, near Eyemouth in Berwickshire. Having been upgraded over the years by the present…
Read MoreCourses for race horse lovers are revealed
Equine students at Scotland’s Rural College will be able to specialise in race horse care as part of their course thanks to the creation of a new Scottish Racing Academy. Scottish Racing, the body which promotes the sport in Scotland, has created the sister organisation to provide courses for students who want to develop their…
Read MoreArdvreck School celebrating its skiing success
Several Ardvreck pupils raced into podium position at the Scottish Schools Snowsports Association (SSSA) and Scottish Prep Schools Championships (SPS). Kerr Baxter won gold in the boys under-13 age group and Brooke Baxter scooped gold for the girls under-13 age group at the SPS Championships. The team also retained the SPS Cup after a very…
Read MoreA former coachhouse given a stunning makeover
A former coachhouse offering characterful accommodation and wonderful countryside views has been brought to the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Dundonachie Coach House in Dunkeld, Perthshire, is a traditionally building which in recent years has been transformed into an attractive rural property. The property offers the perfect combination of traditional and modern-day living. On the…
Read MoreCathburn Farm has been modernised and upgraded
A refurbished former farmhouse in central Scotland is now on the property market. Presented by Robb Residential, the assets at Cathburn Farm will be highly appealing to many, including hobby farmers, those with equestrian interests and buyers seeking the peace and privacy that comes from having extended and protected land boundaries. Cathburn Farm was at…
Read MoreOffers over £1.1million for home in riverside setting
A statement home in a splendid riverside setting, with opulent interior architecture and finishes, to afford the most sumptuous of contemporary living accommodation, is now for sale. Presented by Rettie and Co, Wheatfields, in Dunmore, Stirlingshire, was designed with flair and ambition by highly acclaimed Somner Macdonald Architects, and is an exquisite example of a…
Read MoreBaby, pregnancy and family fair this weekend
The second Scottish pregnancy and family fair is set to take place this weekend. Bonnie Bairn be held on Sunday, 1 March. Following the huge success of the 2019 fair, which saw over 1000 local visitors attend, the organisers have confirmed that the 2020 event will take place at and will welcome over 80 exhibitors,…
Read More£4.5m Perth Creative Exchange officially opens
Perth Creative Exchange, a £4.5 million creative hub which will help boost the Perthshire arts economy, was officially opened this week. The Provost of Perth and Kinross, Dennis Melloy, unveiled a plaque to commemorate the success of this partnership regeneration project by Wasps Artists’ Studios and Perth and Kinross Council, in transforming an empty school…
Read MoreRefurbished former manse with plenty of seclusion
An outstanding fully refurbished category B Listed former manse is now for sale. Believed to date from circa 1833, Ingothill House is presented to the market by Galbraith and enjoys high levels of privacy and seclusion and was formerly known as Kennoway Old Parish Manse. With a delightful symmetrical stone exterior under slate roof, the…
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