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Skye’s Fairy Pools get makeover as tourist numbers soar
A much needed makeover of Skye’s Fairy Pools has been completed – as tourist numbers continue to increase on the island. In the past few years, the number of visitors has grown significantly, taking a heavy toll on the natural environment and causing concern for visitors’ safety. Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS), kickstarted the…
Read MoreStunning Peeblesshire home with native woodland and tennis court hits the market
Nestled in idyllic rural Peeblesshire Black Barony Home Farm is a hidden gem. From its high vantage point, the traditional detached four-bedroom property, plus two-bedroom barn conversion, enjoys exceptional views over the surrounding Peeblesshire hills. Alongside the formal garden surrounding the house, it boasts a further 8.6 acres of native woodland with the Fairydean Burn…
Read MoreDandie Dinmont Terriers take part in annual derby race
They were once a popular breed in the 1800s, but now less than 100 Dandie Dinmont Terriers are born in the UK every year. The hardy and intelligent dogs take their name from a fictional character in a Sir Walter Scott novel from 1814, although they were around long before that. Known for their distinctive…
Read MoreProducers Corner: Haggis World Champion Laura Black
In the latest edition of Scottish Field we speak to Laura Black of Cooper Butchers for Producers Corner. The Haggis World Champion talks about giving up her banking career to take over the family business and how butchers have seen a resurgence with a new generation of youngsters cooking at home. Cooper Butchers has…
Read MoreNational Library of Scotland launches Gaelic language exhibition
The National Library of Scotland (NLS) has launched its first ever Gaelic language exhibition. The exhibition invites visitors to hear and learn about folk-tales told for centuries in the Gaelic-speaking areas of Scotland, and how they have been preserved for current and future generations. The interactive exhibition is focused around the works of Gaelic folklorist…
Read MoreA dream job on the Isle of Mull that takes the biscuit
A bakery on the Isle of Mull is looking for a couple with a sweet tooth to join the biscuit-making team. The dream job, in Tobermory, also comes with year-round accommodation – a complete scarcity on the island – making it ideal for a couple – or two good friends, ready to embrace island life.…
Read MorePastime to full time: swapping finance for furniture making
Meet the financial service workers who gave up their high-flying careers to become furniture makers. Giving up the day job to do what we love is something most of us only dream about. But some people are lucky – and brave – enough to jump off the hamster wheel and into their passion. The pandemic,…
Read MoreScottish chef Nick Nairn announces opening date for new restaurant
Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced an opening date for his new restaurant in Bridge of Allan following a devastating fire. Nick and his wife Julia have completely renovated the space, which was occupied by Nick’s on Henderson Street, until the fire in 2021. Working with Edinburgh based interior designer Pat Renson, the couple have…
Read MoreFarm on the market for £3million – with fishing on Blackadder Water
An arable farm in the Scottish Borders has gone on the market for £3million – complete with a stunning seven-bedroom house and fishing on Blackadder Water. Greenlawdean House and Broomhill Farm, near Greenlaw in Berwickshire, includes almost 78ha of productive arable land currently producing a mix of cereals and potatoes. The property also includes two…
Read MoreTop five great value summer Champagnes
One of Scotland’s leading Champagne experts has revealed his top five great-value cuvées for any summer occasion. Peter Crawford, from Balmerino, Fife, is co-founder of Sip Champagnes, the online retailer dedicated to sourcing and supplying small-batch, handcrafted Champagne. With a personal collection of over 4,000 bottles and more than 20 years experience, Peter is one…
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