Posts Tagged ‘School’
Great views and potential to extend a spacious property
A well-positioned family home with wonderful views has been brought to the property market. Presented for sale by Savills, Achnacloich, near Helensburgh, is a spacious and well positioned property with tremendous potential to extend and develop (subject to acquiring the necessary consents). Externally the stone and slate give a traditional appearance while internally the spacious…
Read MoreThe sad fall of the beautiful kestrel
A once-familiar sight hovering by roadsides, the bird of prey has suffered a dramatic drop in numbers. I have long had a soft spot for a creature that was once our most common bird of prey. And I came across one again recently, shut in a boiler room at the Aberfeldy Distillery – a dapper…
Read MoreRetired GP marked his 100th birthday with art show
Centenarian Dr Perry Harrison celebrated his 100th birthday with an exhibition and sale of paintings inspired by his time as a rural GP. Prior to his passing in late 2016, he told Scottish Field about his life and love of painting. Talk us through your career in medicine. During the war I was a medical…
Read MoreWonderful views over the water from Loch Lomond Castle
A luxury apartment with exceptional views of Loch Lomond has been presented to the property market. Savills present this ground floor apartment at Loch Lomond Castle, with spectacular views across the loch, a large breakfasting kitchen and three double bedrooms. Twin wrought iron gates allow entry to the driveway and gardens, leading to the parking…
Read MoreScots want to preserve the NHS and charities
A new survey has revealed the top 50 things which Scots hope to preserve for the next generation. Remember A Charity aims to encourage Scots to hand down something wonderful for future generations by leaving a gift to charity in their will. A study conducted by Remember A Charity explores the top 50 things Scots…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupils back Rob’s epic charity cycle
Pupils and staff at Glenalmond College in Perthshire gave former pupil Rob Wainwright a memorable send-off when he visited the school yesterday, ahead of his gruelling charity cycle. Not only are the pupils sending their best wishes and moral support to Rob, a former captain of Scotland’s rugby team and British and Irish Lions player,…
Read MoreA seven bedroom home with history and distinction
A distinguished seven bedroom period villa, of substantial proportion, offering sophisticated and spacious family living accommodation, set over three floors. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, Comely Park Houses is a most-impressive, category C-Listed house, which has successfully evolved through the passage of time, to afford modern family living in a refined setting. Comely…
Read MoreTim Miller wins the Youth Mountain Culture Award
Scottish climbing instructor Tim Miller has won the Youth Mountain Culture Award. West Highland College UHI and the Fort William Mountain Festival revealed the 23-year-old, a fully qualified mountaineering and climbing instructor, a volunteer climbing coach at The Glasgow Academy; and a graduate of Earth Science (BSc) from The University of Glasgow, is the sixth…
Read MorePiper and whistle played crowned Young Trad Musician
Piper and whistle player Ali Levack has been named BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2020 – the 20th recipient of the prestigious award – after an outstanding winning performance at Glasgow’s City Halls. The 26-year-old, of Dingwall, accepted the award, now seen as the premier accolade for young musicians in their field, from Gareth…
Read MoreOffers over £1.1m for beautiful Belsyde House
Belsyde House and Farm is a stunning country property comprising an eight bedroom B-Listed house. Constructed in 1788, with an additional 1 bedroom annexe known as the West Wing, there are traditional stone outbuildings and a modern steading, agricultural land extending to approximately 73.37 acres (29.69 ha) and amenity woodland extending to 19.63 acres (7.94…
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