Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Be game for a laugh this summer at new exhibition
A celebration of fun and games is coming to Scotland next week, as part of a national touring exhibition. New Lanark World Heritage Site is hosting the V&A Museum of Childhood’s touring exhibition Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered, in a week’s time, in their newly-developed Mill Gallery this summer from 20 July – 4 November.…
Read MoreA 19th century villa with great scenery
A stone-built Victorian villa with panoramic views over one of Scotland’s most stunning areas of coastal scenery has been put up for sale. Built in 1879, Sherbrooke in Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute, is presented by Bell Ingram and set in one acre of beautiful mature gardens with breathtaking views over the Kyles of Bute. The…
Read MoreHundreds give support to Scottish wildlife book
Hundreds of people are backing the creation of a landmark book showcasing the benefits of a wilder Scotland. Trees for Life’s crowdfunding appeal to raise at least ÂŁ20,000 has passed the 80 per cent mark in its first two weeks, with the conservation charity ‘thrilled’ by a wave of positive responses to the initiative. The…
Read MoreIsland on the Edge – A Life on Soay by Anne Cholawo
What’s the story? The book is a first person account from Anne Cholawo who made the big move from city life in London to secluded living on the Island of Soay. In the 1980’s, Anne was working in a busy advertising agency when she was holidaying in the Hebrides in 1989. In the estate agents…
Read MoreExplorers wanted to track wildlife in castle grounds
Wildlife watchers are being encouraged to head to an Aberdeenshire castle next week to count up the species at a bioblitz event. The National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle is holding the event on Friday, 20 July, and provides a chance for the public to help the conservation charity’s North East Ranger Service capture as…
Read MoreGlenlivet Mountain Bike Trail Centre opens new skills area
The Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trail Centre is opening a new skills area allowing bikers to practise their skills away from the main routes. Designed by Paul Masson, the new area adds to BikeGlenlivet’s varied trails which are suitable for all ages and experience. Simon Ovenden, Crown Estate Scotland’s countryside manager for the Glenlivet Estate said:…
Read MoreThis property has some of Scotland’s most beautiful views
Tigh Na Muic is located within a beautiful setting surrounded by some of Scotland’s most magnificent and inspiring scenery. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Tigh Na Muic is a detached house built in 2012 by AKG Homes, a local well established builder and benefits from NHBC cover until 2022. With a modern open plan internal layout…
Read MoreAn ideal home for the whole family in Fife
A Fife property with an attractive harled exterior under a red pan-tiled roof is now for sale. 18 Burnside North in North Cupar, Fife, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and the well-presented accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises awell proportioned sitting room, modern kitchen, w/c and hall. Upstairs there are…
Read MoreArchitect-designed property is top of the range
An impressive architect-designed house with bright and spacious accommodation is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Morla is a most impressive detached house situated in a peaceful yet easily accessible rural location near Keith, in Moray. Sitting in an elevated position, the house enjoys stunning views, particularly to the south. Completed in 2014, the house…
Read MoreAcclaimed birdlife artist to show his work in Scotland
An impressive exhibition of birdlife is coming to Scotland next month. The show of work by Michael Warren is being shown by the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, at their headquarters in Waterston House, Aberlady, East Lothing, from 14 July–29 August. Michael will return to the Donald Watson Gallery to present new paintings. He has been a…
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