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North Fife (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
On Sunday 22november a community library was opened, instigated by the North Howe Transition Toun movement and housed in Monimail Tower North Fife . The Library occupies the top floor of this 16th century tower and is accessed by this narrow spiral stone staircase above the room which displays much historic information. Already there are many books donated which can be borrowed or read in the comfortable...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
There's no better way to escape the holiday madness than by curling up in front of an open fire in a quiet cottage. Find late offers on cosy hideaways from Scotland to the Isle of Wight Scotland Adielin Cottage A snug traditional property – formerly an estate worker's cottage – in the Angus Glen of Glen Clova. With views across the glen, it is set in its own garden, on a quiet, single-track...
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One Off Places (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
If a winter escape is what you’re after but you can’t afford to pay for long haul flights in search of the sun, why not settle for a cosy winter retreat closer to home, where you can still enjoy being outdoors, but from the warmth of a hot tub! One Off Places has a selection of properties with their own hot tubs in the garden including an ecocabin and a croft in Scotland, a group of cottages...
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Mary Andrews (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
Just a few images from Scotland, where the weather was lovely. These birds were being fed in the car park to the woods. There were loads more but when I got my camera out they flew away. This is a little cottage we found in the woods, now being used as an information centre. This is the amazing stove inside, which as you can see is still used. This was outside the cottage, quite a lot to look for....
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Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 12/10/2009
Tour Scotland Palmerston Croft House Strathcarron Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . Superb loch views over Wester Ross and beyond. Set in the heart of the beautiful village of Lochcarron, overlooking the spectacular sea-loch and Attadale Mountains beyond, this traditional build croft house has been sympathetically restored to retain a wealth of original features, including a woodburning stove and traditional...
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Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 20/09/2009
Large, country Holiday Cottage, sleeps six, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. On the edge of the moor, this very attractive holiday cottage commands fine views of the heather hills and woodlands beyond from its sunny conservatory and has its own enclosed garden within 2-acres of wooded grounds. It offers very restful accommodation, which can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Together with four other...
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Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 20/09/2009
Large, detached, self-catering Holiday Lodge, sleeps six, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Dating back to the 19th century, this detached Victorian Lodge, Turner Hall House , offers spacious, family holiday accommodation. From the garden there is also access to woods behind the house for walks. Fishing, shooting, golf, gliding, skiing and horse riding all available locally, whilst Ballater itself...
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Lady Craddock's Bakery (Free subscription) | 20/09/2009
I'm so excited, this was my week to pick the recipe! I chose the Orange Scented Scones; I really like scones and, since my mom was English, they are dear to my heart. Here is a brief history of scones from the Joy of Baking . There are two ways to pronounce scone; " Skon " and " Skoan ". Scones are believed to have originated in Scotland and are closely related to the griddle baked...
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Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 15/09/2009
Large, detached, self-catering Holiday Cottage, sleeps eight, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland. This very attractive, detached holiday property, Speybridge , benefits from a wonderful arched window in the living room which looks out onto the beautiful views which abound in this area renowned for whisky, walking and scenery. The interior is welcoming, cleverly laid out to maximise the use of space,...
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Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
Tour Scotland P almerston Croft Strathcarron Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . Superb loch views and set in the heart of the beautiful village of Lochcarron , overlooking the spectacular sea-loch and Attadale Mountains beyond, this traditional build croft house has been sympathetically restored to retain a wealth of original features, including a woodburning stove and traditional wall panelling. Hill walking,...
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Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 03/09/2009
Detached, self-catering Holiday Cottage, Newtonmore, near Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Scotland. Built around 1840 by Major Euan MacPherson, Glentruim Castle is ideal for larger groups, offering spacious rooms with great attention to style and detail, yet still retaining many of its original features. Adjoining one another are Coach House and Laundry Cottage; originally built as the castle stables, they...
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Its a long way to...Starbucks (Free subscription) | 02/09/2009
We are heading back to the UK on Friday for a week for family reasons. Not sure how we are going to cope with the south of England and central belt Scotland for 7 days – will be interesting though to find out. Whilst we are away our landlord Eugene has promised to fix the chimney for the wood burning stove, which involves dropping down a new flue pipe from the top as something has stopped the...
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Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 02/09/2009
Large, detached, self-catering Holiday Cottage, sleeps six, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This lovely detached stone-built holiday cottage, Mill of Clatt , is peacefully located in the small village of Clatt at the foot of the Coreen Hills in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire - once the dwelling place for renowned missionary Andrew Murray. Comfortable and warm, it is ideal for couples or families...
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Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 02/09/2009
Detached, self-catering Holiday Cottage, Glen Rinnes, Dufftown, Moray, Scotland. This lovely detached farmhouse, Mid Bellandy , is set at the heart of the Whisky Trail on a small holding, in a beautiful remote location - yet within easy reach of Dufftown. Surrounded by heather-clad hills with the majestic Ben Rinnes in the background, this stylish holiday home has stunning views all round. The carefully...
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Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 02/09/2009
Self-catering, country Holiday Cottage, near Aberlour, Moray, Scotland. In a panoramic setting, one mile above the village of Aberlour, this delightful, 17th-century, stone holiday cottage, McKerron Cottage is a haven of peace for nature-loving couples. It offers well-appointed, single-storey, detached accommodation, with its own walled garden, in the grounds of the owners’ home. Scenic walks...
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