Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009
Orchards could be part of 800 celebrations Perth's historic orchards could be revived as part of next year's 800 celebrations. A public meeting has been called to discuss the potential of an Orchard 800 project after the success of a similar scheme in the Carse of Gowrie. Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust is backing the plans and believe it would follow the long tradition of growing fruit in Perth....
The Pop Cop (Free subscription) | 29/11/2009
For a wee country, Scotland punches way above its weight in many areas, but one which is rarely acknowledged is its standing as a fertile breeding ground for music blogging. These shores can boast at least 10 established blogs, each offering a diverse, distinctive take on the best (and worst) of Scottish songmaking. From a personal point of view, what continues to make this community so inspiring...
17 SECONDS (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Belle and Sebastian -’If You’re Feeling Sinister’ (Jeepster, 1996) I once told a (perhaps understandably rather incredulous) member of Aberfeldy that Belle & Sebastian were one of the reasons I moved to Scotland. An overstatement? Well, not much of one, and it served as an important introduction for the band for me. I hadn’t heard Tigermilk when [...]
Adelaide Green Porridge Cafe (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Sky are rumoured to be close to launching their own dedicated Scottish Channel later this month, and have previewed what they are intending to broadcast Here's a selection of the listed programmes: Sky Wan 9am News and whair it's pishin doon 9.30am How claty is yer hoose? This week the ladies pay a visit to a man whose wife shot the craw only three days ago to find the entire hoose under five inches...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Pedestrian has died in collision on A9 A pedestrian has died following a collision with a van last night on the A9. The 17 year old has now been formally identified as Ross Robert Murray from Aberfeldy. He had been on foot when he collided with white Mercedes Van at around 5.30 yesterday evening. Emergency services were quick to attend, but found him with extensive head injuries and declared him dead...
FoysNoise.com - Blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
First let me say I'm really looking forward to going out on tour next week... I'm getting myself prepared as we speak...thrashing the punch bag, doing sitting ups and kicking trees with my bare shins: you guys don't even stand a chance!! I'll also be doing a song as part of a live webcast gig from Belfast this Friday (6th), for which there are 10 tickets to give away. Simply answer the following -TV...
Daily Painters International Art Gallery (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
"Autumn on the River Bank" by Elizabeth McCrindle Acrylic 6x6 £130- unframed or £150- framed Available to purchase with paypal from my Gallery Blog . Any enquiries can come to me by email. This small painting was from my visit to Aberfeldy a few weeks ago. Aberfeldy is in the gateway to the Highlands where the Lowlands and the Highlands meet. It is beautiful at any time of the...
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 13/10/2009
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Cotton and Cashmere (Free subscription) | 16/09/2009
Yes, apparently it can and very much is. The lack of internet in my new (or should that be current) home and the craziness of work over the summer season has lead me to not only be unable to post but barely able to follow any of the blogs that sustained me through my dull NYC job! A crazy and wonderful summer it has been back here in Scotland and working in the rafting industry again. It is now drawing...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 26/08/2009
Large, self-catering Holiday Cottage, sleeps six, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. Enjoying a quiet courtyard setting, this attractive house, with its own garden complete with dovecot, has been furnished and equipped to a high standard. A comfortable home away from home, with a cosy open fire, Toad Hall stands adjoining another cottage in the small Highland town of Aberfeldy. Fine scenery abounds here...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 26/08/2009
Large, country Holiday Cottage, sleeps six, near Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. Set amidst glorious Highland scenery, with views over Ben Lawers and Schiehallion, this cottage has been converted from a single-storey barn and is equipped to the highest standard. A cosy retreat, Tigh Na Bruaich is set with its own large enclosed garden up a private drive with a farm on one side, just 3 miles...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 26/08/2009
Large, detached Holiday Cottage, sleeps eight, by Loch Tay, Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland. " The School House ", is a sumptuous detached cottage which occupies a marvellous position close to the shore of Loch Tay in the popular village of Kenmore in the heart of the Highland Perthshire. Furnished to a good standard the master bedroom features a balcony allowing good views over the loch, and...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 26/08/2009
Large, country Holiday Cottage, sleeps twelve, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. Tullicro is a small group of traditional stone buildings on the south facing hills overlooking the beautiful wooded Tay Valley, offering Scottish crofting in real comfort. In a wonderful elevated setting, this delightful holiday property, The Ruin , has been sympathetically constructed using traditional materials combined...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 25/08/2009
Self-catering Holiday Cottage, with views of Sidlaw Hills, Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland. A completely self contained cottage attached to the owners home, situated in the small hamlet of Campmuir 2 miles from Coupar Angus with peaceful and relaxing views over the countryside and Sidlaw Hills. The Cottage is an ideal holiday base for exploring Majestic Perthshire with its attractive nearby towns...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 24/08/2009
Large Holiday Cottage, sleeps eight, by Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. In a superb secluded position right on the banks of Loch Tay, this lovely spacious holiday property has a large garden flanked by burns as well as its own 150 yards of loch frontage, where free fishing is available. Stylishly furnished within, The Anchorage offers all modern facilities in an unrivalled setting, ideal...
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