Perthshire’s Blair Castle features on a spook-tacular new witch trail created by VisitScotland.
19.09.2022 - 17:45 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A stunning house designed in the style of a traditional Scottish fortified keep has just gone on the market in Fife. Pirwindy Keep, located close to the village of Lower Largo, has a unique design that makes it stand out.
The six-bedroom country house lies in the desirable East Neuk of Fife, just 10 miles from St Andrews and comes with just over 1.5 acres of picturesque gardens. The characterful build is described as a "truly remarkable and unique family home".
Built in 1998, the incredible property rises about the surrounding woodland like a mini-castle and also comes with a four room summerhouse which is described as a "wonderful space for hosting parties and barbecues".
Harry Maitland of estate agents Savills, which is in charge of the sale, said: "Pirwindy Keep is a country house of outstanding quality. The house is set in a picturesque haven of gardens and grounds with the Keils Burn running through them. Its close proximity to the East Neuk coastline and St Andrews is also hugely appealing."
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The 'mini-castle' was built with natural stone to the exterior with a concrete block membrane and inner timber frame giving it the true traditional feel you'd expect. It's been put on the market for offers over £1.95m.
The interior has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms, with the kitchen having an AGA built into the exposed stone wall typical to that of a traditional Scottish country home.
The larger family room is also a home cinema, being fitted with an Optoma projector and screen. It has doors out to the side of the house, while the downstairs bathroom was recently upgraded to include a Victory
Perthshire’s Blair Castle features on a spook-tacular new witch trail created by VisitScotland.
A royal welcome. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla enjoyed their first joint engagement in Scotland since the official period of mourning Queen Elizabeth II ended.
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Did the royal family’s feud with Prince Harry force him to travel alone to Balmoral Castle and thus caused him to miss out on saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II? It doesn’t sound like it — at least, according to a new report.
Queen Elizabeth II’s body has left Balmoral Castle. On Sunday, the official royal family Twitter account shared the news. “Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral.
Prince Harry is finally speaking out on the loss of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth II’s body has left Balmoral Castle. On Sunday, the official royal family Twitter account shared the news. “Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral. Accompanied by The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, the cortege will travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Wreath on the coffin features Dhalias, Sweet Peas, Phlox, White Heather and Pine Fir from the Balmoral Estate,” the tweet read.
Queen Elizabeth II’s body has left Balmoral Castle. On Sunday, the official royal family Twitter account shared the news. “Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral.
HM The Queen has left Balmoral for the final time, with the late monarch’s coffin this morning beginning the journey back to London, where the state funeral will take place on Monday September 19.
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that made his way to Balmoral Castle to visit his grandmother without Meghan Markle. Unfortunately, his plane landed after the queen had already passed away at 96 years old. According to a new report by , the was not invited to join the royal family at the holiday estate.