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Converted mill offers great views and comfort
A category B listed property overlooking Loch Tay is for sale in Aberfeldy. The Mill, in Lawers, Aberfeldy, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and was formerly a water mill dating from 1830. The architect-designed conversion took place in the early 1990s taking full advantage of the beautiful views of Loch Tay, further enhanced by…
Read MoreVisit to Outlander’s Scotland was just fan-tastic
A large group of international Outlander fans descended on Scotland during a 10-day tour of filming locations used in the hit TV show. Their visit co-incided with VisitScotland relaunching its biggest-ever set-jetting Outlander map. The Signet Library in Edinburgh, which was visited by the travelling fans, is one of seven new locations that feature in…
Read MoreClassic cars were a big draw at festival in Perthshire
Car lovers got into top gear as they made their way to the recent Perthshire Classic Car Festival. This was a spectacular two-day event organised by the Rotary Club of Blairgowrie raising money for Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer Scotland and 10% going to Rotary Foundation. They began with the Perth City classic car parade, in…
Read MoreRead all about it as Wigtown marks 20 years as book town
Scotland’s national book town is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week. In 1998, Wigtown in Dumfries and Galloway was declared Scotland’s National Book Town – a move that transformed its fortunes after years of decline. The closure of a large creamery and a distillery had seen the fortunes of the rural Dumfries and Galloway town…
Read MoreIncredible river views from a spectacular home
An imposing property with spectacular views over the River Tay is now available for purchase. Presented for sale by Galbraith, The Beaches was completed in 1998 and provides excellent space for modern day family living. There is a range of spacious reception rooms on the ground floor with the bedrooms arranged over the first and…
Read MoreScotland’s witty little knitters can come together
There’s less than a month to go until Worldwide Knit in Public Day, with a Scottish venue ready to welcome knitters. New Lanark, the 18th century former cotton-spinning Mill Village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, will welcome knitters on 9 June, as it takes part in Worldwide Knit in Public Day…
Read MoreNew Sheila Fleet jewellery range is set to launch
Respected Scottish jewellery creator Sheila Fleet is holding a Meet the Designer day in Edinburgh later this month. From 25-27 May, Sheila will be on hand in her Edinburgh shop in Stockbridge to launch her new collection, Sea Motion. New Sea Motion is inspired by the constant movement of the sea, something Sheila finds very…
Read MoreThis summery selection of Bordeaux will sparkle at BBQs
Think all Bordeaux is red? Think again. Peter Ranscombe picks whites, rosé and fizz for spring and summer days. BORDEAUX has something of a dual identity. At the top end, it crafts some of the most-expensive wines on the planet, which sell for hundreds of pounds per bottle. Yet France’s best-known wine region is also…
Read MoreSix of the best from Corney and Barrow’s new wines
Greek and Chilean offerings are among the wines that grab Peter Ranscombe‘s attention in Corney & Barrow’s new range. THERE’S something particularly exciting about spring wine tastings – with blossom on the trees and a freshness in the air, there’s the promise of new things to come with the turning of the seasons. And wine merchant…
Read MoreNight-time opening for Gretna Green blacksmiths
Gretna Green’s famous blacksmiths shop museum will take part in two of the UK’s biggest museum events later this month. It will participate in the nationwide Museums at Night programme and Scotland’s annual Festival of Museums programme of cultural events. Museums at Night is the UK’s after-hours festival of arts, culture and heritage. Now in…
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