Posts Tagged ‘tweed’
An impressive late 18th century farmhouse for sale
A beautiful B-listed country house with surrounding land has been brought to the market. Presented by Paton & Co, Hallydown House is a late 18th century farmhouse set in particularly beautiful garden grounds overlooking the popular village of Coldingham, in Berwickshire. The property offers very comfortable, well-appointed family accommodation located in some of the most…
Read MoreBorders Book Festival reveals its big name guests
A host of literary and political giants are among the highlights of the 2021 Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival. This year’s event is being held in November at Ed Miliband, home of Sir Walter Scott, whose 250th anniversary is being celebrated throughout the year. Writers Hilary Mantel and Alexander McCall Smith, crime-writing royalty Ian Rankin,…
Read MoreFree one-hour taster concerts coming to Paxton House
Music at Paxton, the summer festival of international chamber music at Paxton House, near Berwick Upon Tweed, is back for 2021. Audiences can enjoy two free taster concerts at Music at Paxton… Plus. Twogether Duo sees violinist Huixin Hu violin and accordionist Alena Bulkatetskaya kick off the first taster concert on Sunday 20 June at…
Read MoreWhat is ‘slow fashion’ and why is it on the rise?
Patrick Birkbeck, managing director at Perthshire department store House of Bruar, examines the return of ‘slow fashion’. THE term “slow fashion” is generally seen as a recent invention, but the movement has been around for longer than we think. Many people are familiar with the term “fast fashion” and all of its negative connotations. In…
Read MoreUnion Chain Bridge champion wins award
ONE of the people behind the campaign to preserve the historic Union Chain Bridge linking England and Scotland across the River Tweed has been chosen as the winner of the Tweed Forum River Champion Award. Edward Cawthorn from Berwick was a founding member of the “Friends of the Union Chain Bridge”, which was formed in…
Read MoreRiver Tweed route comes step closer
PLANS to launch a tourist route along the River Tweed have taken a step forward after Borders environmental charity Tweed Forum appointed Luke Fisher as its Destination Tweed project manager. Tweed Forum is working with Scottish Borders Council to create a long-distance route from Moffat to Berwick upon Tweed. The £20 million initiative was awarded…
Read MoreWinemaker’s love of Scotland shines during online tasting
Peter Ranscombe enjoys three great-value South African wines while hearing what their maker would serve alongside them. THE Co-op in Melrose is perhaps the last place you’d expect to find a South African winemaker – but Alastair Rimmer has an affinity for the Borders. The cellar master at Kleine Zalze winery enjoys fishing on the…
Read MoreHow tweed stood the test of time
The experts at Walker Slater explore the history of tweed on its journey from simple protection against harsh weather to its status as a sophisticated material favoured by royalty. TWEED has a longstanding, romantic history, dating back to 18th century Scotland. The term “tweed” was coined accidentally in 1826 due to a misread label on…
Read MoreTraditional farmhouse ideal for family living
A traditional Scottish farmhouse with steading has been made available for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Eccles Mains Farmhouse is an attractive, traditional, detached family home with excellent central location in Eccles, near Kelso. The spacious, versatile and well-presented family sized accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating and most windows are double glazed. The farmhouse…
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…
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