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Press and Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Press and Journal
£1m bespoke Aberdeenshire home with large grounds hits the market
This property on the outskirts of Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, is the perfect retreat for someone looking to pursue an outdoor lifestyle. Beechfield House is located in the Aberdeenshire countryside and sits on 14 acres of land. The property is 'bespoke', having been built from scratch around 25 years ago by the current owners. It offers several handy features including underfloor heating through the ground floor, a Sonos sound system in the living room and remote-control blinds. Beechfield House is currently listed with Galbraith for £1 million. On entry, you immediately enter the kitchen/dining room via a double archway. The space has a striking black and amber colour scheme, with a large countertop for informal dining. The kitchen has several integrated appliances, including a wine fridge. There is also recessed shelving within the dining space. From the kitchen, you enter the snug area, with a large wood-burning fireplace, French doors outside and a spiral staircase up to the first floor. At the end of the house is the large dining room which has a substantial fireplace and outdoor access. From the snug, you enter the back hallway which connects to a guest toilet, a study, the sunroom and the large garage. One of the main areas of the house is the sitting room, a large and open space with a feature brick and wood wall that extends to the double-height ceiling. A focal point is the old church bell located within a recess in the wall. Heading upstairs, there is the master bedroom which overlooks the sitting room with a glass balcony. It also has a semi-circular balcony outside. The master bedroom has access to the main bathroom which features both a shower and a bathtub located down a set of steps. And there are four more bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite and balcony. Beechfield House is accessed via an electric gated entrance with intercom system. The private driveway sweeps through the grounds, flanked by trees, and there is plenty of parking at the front of the house. Also on the grounds is a pond, which has remained wild and natural and attracts an array of natural wildlife and birds. The well-stocked gardens surrounding the house have been developed by the current owners over the past 25 years. There is an orchard with apples, pears and plums, and the pond is stocked with fish. The grounds also offer fenced grazing paddocks and timber stables – ideal for equestrian enthusiasts. Set away from the house, a large work yard includes three substantial modern metal-clad agricultural buildings. There are also 13.4kW solar panels with Tesla battery storage.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Scotsman
The perfect bolthole? Inside the gorgeous and unique Scottish lighthouse home now for sale
A 19th Century lighthouse on the far north coast of Scotland has come up for sale. Holborn Head at Scrabster near Thurso was designed by the Stevenson family dynasty of lighthouse builders but has been sympathetically converted into a comfortable home which has B-listed status. Many original features of the old lighthouse keepers' accomodation have been retained. The once all-powerful lamp which guided sailors in the Pentland Firth for more than 100 years was turned off in 2003 with the tower now used as a look out and observatory. Endless views of sky, sea and coastline are included in the price, with Holborn Head being marketed for offers over £450,000. READ MORE: Luxury homes planned for 'New Luskentyre' in the Outer Hebrides A statement from estate agency Galbraith, which is handling the sale, said: ' The property is in an outstanding setting with stunning elevated views over Scrabster beach and harbour to Dunnet Head, Orkney and the Old Man of Hoy. 'This beautiful and dramatic Caithness coastline sits against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery, home to a wide variety of native wildlife and providing ideal hill walking and climbing. ' Inland is the Flows National Nature Reserve, designated for its spectacular peat and wetlands, while the River Thurso, which runs through the heart of the Reserve, is a salmon and sea trout river of great renown drawing fishermen from across the world.' READ MORE: Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 - the finalists Holborn Head has two reception rooms and three bedrooms over two storeys, with the living area on the first floor to allow for total immersion in the sea views. The property has a three-car garage, studio and garden stores with 'immaculately presented grounds' surrounding the lighthouse. The home was originally two flats lived in by the lighthouse keepers, with the accommodation reworked into a single dwelling. Many original features have been retained with modern comforts added to the property. The statement added: 'The work has been carried out to the highest standard, with excellent levels of insulation, underfloor heating on the ground floor, consented additional window openings and good quality fittings, while solid oak, Caithness flagstone, wrought iron finishes and an understated interior reflect and complement the magnificence of the surrounding landscape.' The lighthouse tower is reached by ladder staircases with the space 'beautifully restored'. The light has been removed from the lens dome, with the space now used as an outlook and observatory.
Irish Examiner
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Mayo executive suffering criticism for matters that pre-existed them
With overwhelming 96.7% support, the GAA endorsed a new adult safeguarding motion at their Annual Congress in February. The top table were keen to see the proposal to sail through, the presentation precise and choreographed. Julia Galbraith, chairperson of the association's adult safeguarding and cultural review taskforce, pressed it upon delegates that the GAA has a responsibility for the well-being of adults involved in its activities. A partner in Eversheds Sutherland law firm, Buncrana woman Galbraith was followed by outgoing Ulster chairman Ciarán McLaughlin who said province has experienced cases that necessitated the rule change. Ex-Armagh chairman Paul McArdle said it was needed so that the GAA could defend decisions. Read More Mayo GAA reveals €7.8m debt and garda complaints over online abuse at heated county board meeting A review of the GAA's safeguarding policies preceded Ulster GAA's debarment of former Derry manager Rory Gallagher in 2023, which was later ruled out of order by the Disputes Resolution Authority. Gareth McGibbon was commissioned to conduct the probe and Galbraith now leads the implementation of its recommendations. In Westport on Monday evening, adult safeguarding came to the fore again when it was revealed the online abuse some members of the Mayo GAA executive have been subjected to. 'Given the seriousness of the situation, a decision was taken to inform club delegates of the nature of the campaign against Mayo GAA, which constitutes an adult safety issue for all Co Board officers,' read the county board statement. 'The Co Board confirmed it has reported the matter to An Garda Síochána and that it intends to seek legal advice on the matter in the next week.' Serious matters indeed and potential serious repercussions. However, what has been thrown at the Mayo executive shouldn't and doesn't hide the fact that off the field as well as on it the county has been underperforming. On the Irish Examiner Gaelic football podcast last week, two-time Mayo manager James Horan spoke of how the infrastructure for the county teams are 'farcical' and so far behind others. A centre of excellence was supposed to be in planning stages eight years ago. For a 'big brand' which Horan describes Mayo as which they most certainly are, the inertia is unacceptable. On Monday, there was a tacit acknowledgement by GAA president Jarlath Burns that how the GAA used to handle money was not okay as it was 'inauditable'. As a prime example of that, he would cite the financial mismanagement that existed in Galway GAA in the mid-2010s, a matter which the Irish Examiner covered extensively. Unapproved credit card use, unsupported expenses and unaccounted for complimentary tickets were among the findings of one of a number of audits carried out. There was no formal reconciliation of payments received per the ticketing system and payments received per the accounting system. Commissioned by the GAA, Mazars made a total of 39 findings and adjoining recommendations were provided, 17 were listed. There are some mitigating factors but in the financial year of 2017 gate receipts were €609,051. In 2019, they were recorded as €977,662 and last year came in at €982,482 having been €1.13m in 2023. As they did Galway, Mazars visited Mayo in 2020 and provided a list of recommendations that basically spelt out the county's oversight protocols left a lot to be desired. It was another Connacht county where post-Covid gate receipts ballooned. Several of the claims now being made about the handling of money in Mayo are historical and predate some of the current executive. Since the pandemic, the GAA's governance controls have undoubtedly improved with the advent of cashless policy at matches as much as they have been discommoding for older people. There remains problems for the current Mayo executive such as the aforementioned dearth of facilities and tax liabilities but they appear to be suffering excessive criticism largely for matters that pre-existed them. In a time-poor world, volunteers willing to put in the hours are becoming harder to find never mind those who continue to do so under fire. In the face of intimidation, the GAA can't afford not to take care of its own.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Orient's future is 'exciting' despite play-off final loss
Leyton Orient midfielder Ethan Galbraith said the future is exciting for the club, despite the sting of losing the play-off final to Charlton Athletic at Wembley on Sunday. Galbraith's side finished sixth in the League One table during the regular season, seven points and two places below their opponents. The only goal of the game was a first-half free-kick from Charlton's Macaulay Gillesphey as the Addicks sealed a return to the second tier. The 24-year-old told BBC Radio London: "We are all gutted and disappointed, but on the other side we've had a great season. "It came down to a moment which didn't go our way, but I'm just very proud of the lads and everyone involved in the club. "We hit the post, we hit the bar. Congratulations to Charlton, they obviously took their [moment]. I think we were a bit unlucky," he added. Charlton beat Orient to win promotion to Championship Pain for Wellens as exciting chapter ends so soon In the final, Richie Wellens' side had 16 shots, compared to just five for the winning team. "We started a bit slow, a bit unlike us, we're learning," Galbraith admitted. "Hopefully next time we are here, we can start better and play our game a bit more. "I think it just comes down to the occasion. The pitch feels bigger. It felt massive." There is now a relatively short summer for the team to have a break and then plan next season, with League One action resuming again on 1-3 August, the weekend before the Championship season begins. "We're disappointed for a couple of days, but after that we'll look towards next season and for the club there can only be excitement," said Galbraith, who has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for two friendly matches next month. "It's a young group. All of our loans – Jamie [Donley], Jack [Currie], Josh [Keeley] – can take a lot from this. "Hopefully all the lads get here again and hopefully they are on the right side of it."
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Man Utd starlet says he's not Premier League level despite manager's praise
Ethan Galbraith is looking to seal Leyton Orient's return to the second tier in today's play-off against Charlton but the ex-Manchester United player insists he feels he has a way to go to be Premier League level Ethan Galbraith is building back better but while his manager is convinced that the Leyton Orient star is already Premier League quality, Galbraith insists he is not there yet. The Northern Ireland international has plenty of similarities with Os boss Richie Wellens. Both midfielders were released by Manchester United as youngsters after solitary first-team appearances. Wellens went on to have a long, successful career from the old Third Division to the second tier. And Galbraith, the man Charlton must silence at Wembley this afternoon, is well on his way to doing the same. 'There is no doubt in my mind that Ethan Galbraith is a Premier League player,' Wellens says. Galbraith, however, believes he is only part-way through the journey. 'It's obviously nice,' he says of Wellens' appraisal. 'But at the minute I don't feel I'm quite there. As a footballer you strive to get as far as you can, so if I do manage to get there in the future it will be unbelievable. For now I'm just focused on the here and now.' Galbraith, who has also been used as a right back this season, says being able to absorb Wellens' knowledge has been key. Yet he reckons he still needs to improve 'everything around the game.' He continues: 'Tactically, game management - as a young player at times you can drift in and out of games but working with the gaffer I've gotten a lot better at that. Last year I was a bit naive but working with him now I've picked up good habits. 'He's let me play the game. I learn a lot from him. He was in sort of the same position and the knowledge he has of the game, what he passes down, is absolutely great for me.' At the beginning of December Orient were in 21st place and appeared more likely to face a relegation battle than a promotion push. Two Championship clubs, one of them Swansea, also made bids for Galbraith in January that were swiftly rejected. But Orient went on to win 20 of the 30 remaining games before seeing off Stockport in a semi-final shoot-out, with Galbraith scoring the final kick. He says the belief inside the squad that something special could happen never wavered. 'It comes from having a good group,' he adds. 'We've all said it, even when we were going through that rough stage we had the players and belief we could turn it around. I'm not too sure many others thought we could but inside the group we knew.'
