Posts Tagged ‘School’
Hopetoun home has both history and class
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreFewer Scots kids play games like hide and seek
While adults enjoyed games such as hide and seek growing up, more than 50% of kids today would prefer to play on their electrical devices. That’s according to a survey commissioned by Scottish hotel chain Macdonald Resorts. Cries of ‘ready or not, here I come’ have been a constant for generations, but interest in the…
Read MoreFormer school house is a class act in the country
An appealing traditional family home with tremendous outlooks in a sought after location is now on the market. Mertoun School House is presented by Galbraith, and is an appealing traditional detached family home offering well appointed and nicely proportioned accommodation. The property has oil fired central heating and the boiler was replaced around 2010. A…
Read MorePaying tribute to Scotland’s fairs and shows
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing pays tribute to Scotland’s country shows and fairs. Scottish summertime doesn’t come with many guarantees, certainly not any that relate to the weather. As the joke goes ‘I love summer in Scotland. Last year it was on a Wednesday.’ To top it off, the things you can rely…
Read MoreNicola Benedetti – a true Scottish musical star
It is not in Nicola Benedetti’s nature to let anyone down. As well as being a player of transcendent violin concertos, she is the tireless judge of competitions, encourager of young musicians, cheerleader for classical music in education and keeper of appointments. So how come she stood up Scottish Field? There was a last minute…
Read MoreTheir outdoor adventures are really taking off
Jonny Kinross and his team at MY Adventure are training young people from deprived areas to become outdoor activities instructors What is MY Adventure and what does it do? MY Adventure is a social enterprise that was set up in 2011 by the Muirhouse Youth Development Group in north Edinburgh. We take school groups, charities,…
Read MoreLatest phase of homes unveiled a new dvelopment
Award-winning family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel have unveiled the latest phase of their popular Greenan Views development at Doonfoot in Ayr. The next phase at Greenan Views will consist of 66 stunning, high-specification, energy-efficient new homes, offering a wide range house styles from two- to four-bedrooms, and price points to suit first time buyers, families…
Read MoreStill Life with Melon and Fruit to go on show
A Scottish art gallery is holding an exhibition entitled Still Life throughout May. Guy Peploe, managing director the The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh, has selected works from the subject of Still Life. In art history this subject has produced many masterpieces, countless sub-genres, and lot of efficient, academic works which might not win the Turner…
Read MoreContemporary luxury in an exclusive property
An immaculately presented detached home in an exclusive countryside location is now on the property market. Galbraith present Serenity Lodge, an outstanding home occupying a large site extending to over half an acre in Netherley, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. The property is tucked away within a small cluster of executive homes and surrounded by woodland and countryside.…
Read MoreXpoNorth will give talent a good showcase
XpoNorth has revealed the acts invited to showcase at this year’s edition Scotland’s leading conference and showcase for the creative industries. Taking place across 3 and 4 July, the live programme will see some of the most exciting artists from the Highlands and Islands and the rest of Scotland perform across a host of city…
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