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The National
10 hours ago
- Business
- The National
'Beautiful' Highland estate on Loch Oich listed for £9m
The 8906-acre Glen Buck Estate on Loch Oich, four miles south of Fort Augustus, represents 'the best of the Highlands', according to the sellers, with its mix of natural beauty, income potential, and renewable and 'natural capital' opportunities. A HIGHLAND estate in the Great Glen has been put up for sale for £9 million, with a property agency saying it is likely to appeal to buyers 'from across the globe'. Part of the wider Aberchalder Estate, Glen Buck fronts on to the Caledonian Canal and covers low-lying ground, upland terrain and hill grazing to over 800m at Carn Dearg, and includes native woodland as well as a range of buildings. READ MORE: Why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is named the best in Scotland Rod Christie, who is handling the sale on behalf of Galbraith property consultants, said: 'At the heart of the Great Glen, Glen Buck Estate offers buyers enormous diversity through a wealth of residential, sporting, natural capital and renewable interests. 'It will likely appeal to buyers from across the globe, with private buyers, institutions and investors all able to find a specific point of interest. 'With high hills, ancient woodland, open moorland and good quality farmland, Glen Buck represents the best of the Highlands and enjoys access to, and a spectacular outlook over, Loch Oich.' Key features of the estate according to Galbraith include the leased Glen Buck Hydro Scheme, an electricity generation facility on the estate that will provide rental income until 2065. Glen Buck also sits in the so-called 'Electric Glen', and has been identified as a potential location for wind energy development due to the area's high wind 'yield' and energy infrastructure. READ MORE: The 'extraordinary' Neolithic village in Scotland that's older than the Pyramids The sellers also pointed to 'natural capital opportunities' on the estate in the form of peatland restoration potential, and woodland creation supported by 'compensatory planting arrangements'. Meanwhile its 'sporting appeal' is represented by well-established deer stalking across open country and areas of woodland, with the sellers saying this could be further developed. Galbraith added: 'Glen Buck Estate presents a compelling combination of beauty, scale, income and potential. 'It is a rare opportunity to acquire a special property in the Scottish Highlands, ideal for private enjoyment, sustainable management and investment in Scotland's natural capital future.'
The National
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The National
TransPennine Express to run extra trains during Edinburgh Fringe
TRANSPENNINE Express (TPE) is set to run up to three extra services a day for festivalgoers at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The train operator will run the additional services from Saturday, August 2 until Friday, August 29 alongside its usual timetable to support those returning from Fringe shows. On weekdays, an evening service will depart Newcastle at 8:02pm, calling at Morpeth, Alnmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Reston, Dunbar, and East Linton, before arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. READ MORE: The 'extraordinary' Neolithic village in Scotland that's older than the Pyramids A further service will leave Edinburgh Waverley at 9:56pm for Carlisle, stopping at Haymarket and Lockerbie. Andrew McClements, customer experience and transformation director at TransPennine Express, said: 'We are pleased to be able to offer these extra services for those travelling during the Fringe Festival and to support the city of Edinburgh during this popular event.' More than two million people are expected to travel the capital for the festival, with thousands of shows taking place across more than 250 venues in and around the city, so train services may be busier than usual. McClements added: 'We will be doing everything we can to help as many people as possible travel by rail during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 'We're asking our customers to plan ahead, expect services to be very busy and allow extra time for journeys.' For late-night travellers, a train will depart Edinburgh Waverley at 11:28pm, calling at East Linton, Dunbar, Reston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnmouth and Morpeth, before arriving in Newcastle. On Saturdays, a service will run from Newcastle at 7:27pm to Edinburgh Waverley, calling at Morpeth, Alnmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Reston, Dunbar, and East Linton. An additional evening departure from Edinburgh Waverley at 7:57pm will head to Carlisle, calling at Haymarket and Lockerbie. READ MORE: Why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is named the best in Scotland A late service will also operate from Edinburgh Waverley at 10:02pm, calling at East Linton, Dunbar, Reston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnmouth and Morpeth, before reaching Newcastle. Tom Thorburn, honorary president of Rail Action Group East of Scotland, said: 'We are delighted that TransPennine Express has positively responded to community requests and agreed to operate their late-night Edinburgh Festival trains during August again this year. 'With the addition of a late-night train on Saturdays this year in addition to the Monday to Friday trains which were very popular last year, these services are the answer to the travelling needs of people wishing to take in and enjoy the world's greatest festival in our area and beyond.'
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Neolithic grooves, Iron Age relics found in Vellakoil taluk of Tiruppur district
COIMBATORE: Relics believed to be of the Iron Age were found along with Neolithic remnants in the Vellakoil taluk of Tiruppur district by a heritage conservation group recently. Nine distinct grinding grooves (for sharpening of tools) carved into a granite rock, microlithic stone tools and cultural traces of Iron Age like iron ore slag were among the findings by the members of the Yaakkai Heritage Trust. "Archaeologists say such grooves are typical markers of the Neolithic culture where stone implements were ground or shaped for use. In Tamil Nadu these features have been identified at select sites in both northern and southern districts. This latest find follows previous documentation by our team at Thathanur in Tiruppur as well as in known sites in Naduvacheri and Kethaiarumbu, all within the Kongu region, highlighting the wider prehistoric settlement network," said Kumaravel Ramasamy, a member of the trust. The grinding grooves indicate ancient tool-sharpening and production activities likely of herding communities. "The granite at Kollan Paarai is like the rocks of the Eastern Ghats and has grooves cut into its hard surface. Surface surveys in the adjacent area called "Kollan Kadu" also yielded microlithic blade tools made of quartz, and numerous iron slag pieces. Kollan Paarai itself continues to be a living heritage site. Local traditions identify the rock grooves as symbolic footprints of Lord Murugan of Sivanmalai, and pilgrims perform rituals at the site during their journey to Sivanmalai," said Sudhakar Nalliyappan, another member of the Trust. As the Neolithic period, which is the last period of the Stone Age, gave way to the Iron Age artefacts of both periods could be found together.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
UAE's Zayed National Museum set for grand opening in December 2025
Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, will open its doors in December 2025 in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi, one of the highest concentrations of cultural institutions globally. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and belonging. Visitors will explore six permanent galleries across two floors, spanning 300,000 years of human history, as well as a temporary exhibition gallery. The museum's collection features artefacts from across the UAE, including donations that speak to the rich heritage of the country, in addition to domestic and international loans. His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: 'The cultural legacy of the UAE has been nurtured over decades, from the establishment of its earliest cultural institutions to today's expansive vision for cultural exchange and knowledge. Saadiyat Cultural District represents the next chapter in this national journey, curating world-class institutions that honour the past and engage the future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [국가인증] 키성장 인증받은 '이 제품' 2개월치 무료증정 이벤트 곧 마감! 아이클타임 더 알아보기 Undo As the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, Zayed National Museum is the legacy of our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is a tribute to his boundless belief in people, in their ability to learn, to uphold the values of unity, compassion and national pride. This museum is more than a place of preservation; it is a promise to future generations, a beacon of our identity, and a space where our story is told not just through objects, but through emotion, memory and vision. This institution will carry our story forward for generations to come.' The museum includes Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age artefacts, uncovered by research teams across the United Arab Emirates over fifty years ago. Museum highlights will include the Abu Dhabi Pearl, one of the world's oldest natural pearls, shedding new light on the history of pearling in the Arabian Gulf; the Blue Qur'an, one of Islamic art's finest manuscripts; and a recreation of an ancient Magan Boat, the outcome of the museum's first research partnership with Zayed University and New York University Abu Dhabi. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the museum's design embodies the heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The five steel structures which rise above the museum are inspired by the wing of a falcon in flight, with falconry a practice that is an integral part of Emirati culture. The museum will offer an inclusive and accessible experience that connects people across generations and geographies. Through its galleries, learning programmes, and pioneering research, it will bring global perspectives into dialogue with the UAE's heritage and contemporary identity.
Kuwait Times
5 days ago
- Kuwait Times
French prehistoric site makes UNESCO world heritage list
This aerial photograph shows the Carnac standing stones, a collection of Neolithic stones at a site in the city of Carnac, western France. The UN's cultural organization on Saturday included the megaliths of Carnac and the banks of Morbihan, a vast area including famous alignments of menhirs in western France, on its World Heritage List. Erected over more than two millennia during the Neolithic period, they cover an area of 1,000 km² with more than 550 monuments spread across the Morbihan region. Among them are the Carnac alignments, with long straight avenues of menhirs -- 'long stones' in Breton -- of different sizes, whose origin and purpose remain a mystery. They are visited each year by close to 300,000 people. These megaliths 'constitute an exceptional testimony to the technical sophistication and skill of Neolithic communities, enabling them to extract, transport, and manipulate monumental stones and earth to create a complex symbolic space that reveals a specific relationship of populations with their environment,' UNESCO said. Carnac's inclusion takes the total number of French sites on the heritage list to 54. Making the UNESCO's heritage list often sparks a lucrative tourism drive, and can unlock funding for the preservation of sites.—AFP This aerial photograph shows the "Manio Giant" in Carnac, western France.-- This photograph shows the Megaliths of the "Carnac Alignments" in Carnac, western France. This general view shows the Megaliths of the "Carnac Alignments" in Carnac, western France. This aerial photograph shows the Megaliths of the "Carnac Alignments" in Carnac, western France.
