Posts Tagged ‘walking’
The robots are set to take over in Edinburgh
Robots are set to invade the National Museums Scotland later this month. The completion of the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Victorian building in Edinburgh and a diverse and world-class programme of exhibitions means a fascinating world of discovery is ready. The 2019 programme will feature 500 years of robotics. Developed by…
Read MoreA chance to re-discover Scotland’s natural wonders
Grab a cup of tea, sit down in the summerhouse and enjoy a moment of tranquility whilst reading Amanda Thomson’s delightful A Scots Dictionary of Nature. Split into six categories – land, wood, weather, birds, water and walking – the author has brought together some long-forgotten words that are customarily used to describe Scotland’s rich…
Read MoreEnjoy a getaway with your furry friend
More and more places are realising that people want to take their animals on holiday with them in Scotland – and the Loch Melfort Hotel is leading the way. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect…
Read MoreWonderful views over the sea to Orkney
An impressive home on the north coast of Scotland offering views over the sea to Orkney is now available for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Old Scrabster House is in the coastal hamlet of Scrabster close to Thurso in Caithness. The property is in a delightful setting with spectacular elevated views over Scrabster beach…
Read MoreThe monarch who loved Scots’ spooky traditions
Queen Victoria had a fascinations with the spooky goings on at her Highland retreat of Balmoral. Her interest started properly in 1866 when, after paying a visit to Mrs Grant, mother of John Grant, the head keeper at Balmoral, on the afternoon of 31 October she saw children carrying torches, and bonfires appearing on the…
Read MoreFormer crofts offer a rare chance to buy on Iona
A charming former croft house on the idyllic Isle of Iona has hit the market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram’s Oban office, house hunters seeking the serenity of life on an island while living in a home filled with character are being offered this exceptionally rare opportunity with Lagnagiogan. Situated in the heart of…
Read MoreEnsuring Scotland’s ski slopes are open to everyone
Now that we’re into the colder months, more and more people will be thinking about taking to the Scottish ski slopes. There’s an organisation that’s based in Scotland which is breaking the ice, when it comes to ensuring that everyone has a chance to enjoy life on the piste. Disability Snowsport UK, with a base…
Read MoreDistillery’s tree is something rather special
If you’re working in a distillery and don’t have a Christmas tree to hand, what are you going to do? The team at the Isle of Raasay Distillery are an enterprising bunch, so when the festive season approached and they didn’t have their own, they made do with the best materials to hand – casks!…
Read MoreOn the fifth day of Christmas… Loch Melfort Hotel
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of being pet friendly. Nestled in the outstanding beauty of Asknish bay on Argyll’s secret coast, the newly upgraded four-star Loch Melfort Hotel is an idyllic, family owned retreat, perfect for dog lovers. Boasting recently refurbished, dog friendly ground floor rooms…
Read MoreBerghaus walking shell jacket is tried and tested
We try and test Berghaus Men’s Iii Gore Tex Walking Shell Cornice Jacket. I WANT IT BECAUSE: It’s a high-quality Goretex walking jacket that is perfect for the Scottish weather but is also the perfect multi-function jacket to keep in your car for wet days. USEFUL FOR: Wet days. It is long so you don’t get…
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