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THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER AND THE CANDLESTICK MAKER HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS TRANSFORMING OUR LOCAL HIGH STREETS FOR THE BETTER EVE MUIRHEAD: OUR INTERVIEW WITH THE OLYMPIC MEDALLIST AND CURLING WORLD CHAMPION ON HER SUCCESS AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LEADER

SCOTTISH ESCAPISM WHY OUR EXPERIENCE OF LOCKDOWN HAS MADE US THINK ABOUT WHERE AND HOW WE WANT TO LIVE

2020/21 HOW THE RECOVERY OF OUR 04 NATURAL ENVIRONMENTIS HELPING WELCOME TO TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE THE CHANGING FACE OF THE OFFICE 08

REACHING A WORLDWIDE 12 MARKET, VIRTUALLY ALBA THE HIGHLAND HIGH LIFE 16 08 THE RISE OF THE LOCAL HIGH STREET 20 THE CHANGING FACE OF THE OFFICE The Covid-19 pandemic has upended AN INTERVIEW WITH EVE MUIRHEAD 24 normal life in countless ways, not least the switch from commuting to the office elcome to the second edition of when lockdown measures eased, and our FARMING OUR WAY THROUGH COVID-19 28 every day to working from home. Savills annual Scottish property country’s big open spaces continue to prove Wmagazine – ALBA – which appealing to a society living with a pandemic. SCOTTISH ESCAPISM 30 celebrates the very best of Scotland’s land and Our hospitality and tourism industries have property. A lot can happen between one year absorbed the swathes of holiday makers HALCYON DAYS ARE ON THE 36 and the next, but by any standard the changes unable to travel abroad and choosing to enjoy WAY FOR EDINBURGH’S HAYMARKET we have felt as an industry and as individuals our breathtaking scenery instead. Our world in the past 12 months have been profound. leading life science industries are delivering THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION 40 The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on a global scale. Our local high streets have nearly every corner of the world and upended been reinvigorated to serve their communities.

CONTENTS A RICH HERITAGE 42 normal life as we know it. It has changed the And as many of us continue to work from AND A VIBRANT FUTURE way we rely on the properties we call home. home, the humble office is something we now It has affected the way we work, as many of long to return to, rather than take for granted, THE STRENGTHENING 46 us swapped the daily commute to the office albeit perhaps not 9-5, five days a week. LIFE SCIENCE SECTOR IN SCOTLAND for home working. It has transformed how and Addressing the where we shop, has shone a spotlight on our ongoing impact 12 GLASGOW IN A DAY country’s food security and given us a renewed of Covid-19 and 48 REACHING A WORLDWIDE appreciation for nature and the environment. other factors MARKET, VIRTUALLY And the pandemic has challenged the way we on Scotland’s THE GREAT OUTDOORS 54 There is no question that virtual relax, with leisure facilities compromised by commercial, rural, viewing technology has come into its closures and health and safety measures, while residential and own during the Covid-19 pandemic. restrictions on travel continue to impact where development we can holiday. property sectors, But with change comes opportunity and this issue of ALBA Scotland is proving more attractive than ever highlights why our in 2020/21. small nation remains Scotland’s residential property sector a fantastic place to 24 Nick Penny AN INTERVIEW WITH witnessed unprecedented levels of demand Head of Savills Scotland live, work and enjoy. EVE MUIRHEAD Curling world 54 champion and THE GREAT Olympic medallist OUTDOORS Eve Muirhead MBE Our experts review talks to Savills Head the best of Scotland of Rural Agency in - the city vs the wild. Scotland, Evelyn Website: Social media: Produced & designed by: Channing. savills.co.uk/scotland @savills #SavillsALBA Savills Marketing

SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 3 HOW THE RECOVERY OF OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IS HELPING TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

By Andy Greathead, Director, Forestry Management, Savills Perth

CLEAR SKIES, FRESH AIR AND ABUNDANT WILDLIFE – NATURE’S REVIVAL HAS BEEN HERALDED AS ONE SILVER LINING OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.

4 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 5 RIGHT: SCOTTISH FOREST WOODLAND, ROYAL DEESIDE, ABERDEENSHIRE, with its environmental benefits, help of professional advice. SCOTLAND. makes forestry an increasingly Clearly carbon sequestration attractive investment. through nature-based solutions OPPOSITE: However, planting more trees such as planting trees will be CAMORE WOOD, is not a silver bullet solution. It is essential on the path to reaching DORNOCH, SCOTLAND. important to be aware of the barriers net zero emissions. But at the to planting. The nursery stock of tree same time, the Government now saplings is limited and the planning has the colossal task of pulling our process for woodland creation is time pandemic-stricken economy out intensive. Once approved, woodland of the depths of recession. Exactly hile economies have halted, the climate- as there are so many determining factors. The type The demand for woodland carbon cannot be reverted to farmland which how it does this will be a defining altering emissions that come with of tree, its age, location, soil type, stocking density and its potential offsetting income often deters farmers. Finally, there story to be played out for the rest Wunsustainable economic growth have and management all alter the quantity of carbon streams strengthen an already is a limited area within the UK that of this century. Will the Government plummeted. Research suggests that the world’s sequestered. Therefore rigorous assurance standards are growing forestry market. Our is suitable for tree planting - it is use this post-pandemic opportunity CO2 emissions will fall by 8 percent in 2020. That would required to verify that a forestry project is successfully research shows that there has been important not to compromise other to cleanly and greenly restructure, be the largest drop in emissions ever recorded – six absorbing additional carbon. a 25 per cent increase in value per biodiverse habitats in the name promoting a resilient recovery to a times greater than the impact of the 2008 financial In Scotland, the Woodland Carbon Code is the net productive hectare of forestry of reaching tree planting targets. new zero carbon economy? Or will it crisis. The pandemic has highlighted that a symbiotic Government-backed standard for UK woodland carbon in the UK in the last year. The recent Planting must be undertaken at the simply be business as usual? recovery of nature and resilience to climate change is projects, managed by Scottish Forestry on behalf of the performance of the asset class, paired right place and time and with the Only time will tell… possible. It has strengthened the case for nature- UK Government and devolved administrations. As of 31 based solutions within the UK Government’s (legally March 2019 there were 266 projects across the UK (123 of committed) race to reach net zero emissions by 2050. them in Scotland) registered with the Woodland Carbon Woodland creation is a well known natural Code and 187 of them (95 in Scotland) are validated solution for increasing carbon sequestration as meeting the standard. The validated projects have and reducing climate change. Globally, the volume planted over 8,000ha of woodland (over 6,500ha of it of forestry offsets increased 264 percent between in Scotland) and are predicted to sequester 3.4 million THE DOMESTIC WOODLAND CARBON MARKET IS IN 2016 and 2018. The domestic woodland carbon tCO2 over their lifetime (2.5 million in Scotland). market is in its infancy, but with increasing offsetting The Scottish Government wants to stimulate the ITS INFANCY, BUT WITH INCREASING OFFSETTING demand from multinational companies, the market private woodland carbon market and increase tree for offsetting deals between emitters and land planting from just under 12,000 hectares per year in DEMAND FROM MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES, THE managers looks set to expand. 2020 to reach its target to plant 15,000 hectares per year Putting a value on woodland carbon depends on by 2025 and 18,000 hectares annually by 2030 - about MARKET FOR OFFSETTING DEALS BETWEEN EMITTERS quantifying carbon sequestration which is no easy task 36 million trees. AND LAND MANAGERS LOOKS SET TO EXPAND

6 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 7 THE CHANGING FACE OF THE OFFICE

By Mike Irvine, Director, Business Space Agency, Savills Edinburgh

SAVILLS EDINBURGH, 8 WEMYSS PL, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

8 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 9 THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS UPENDED NORMAL LIFE IN THE ‘FUTURE COUNTLESS WAYS, NOT LEAST PROOF’ OFFICE THE SWITCH FROM COMMUTING TO THE OFFICE EVERY DAY HOW CAN WE FUTURE PROOF OUR BUILDINGS TODAY TO ALLOW FOR THE TO WORKING FROM HOME. BIG SHIFTS OF TOMORROW?

nadvertently we have become much more conscious of the Offices provide what humans crave - culture, space in which we work, focusing on everything from the community and connection. Design will focus on Iquality of natural light and noise levels to the speed and employee requirements, which if properly addressed, availability of our technology. will positively impact commercial success: The very best office design in recent years has embodied values of wellness, creating places and buildings that enable WELLNESS: Employees will demand workers to maximise productivity in pleasant environments. workspaces to support both physical and The pandemic has accelerated these themes to now stand psychological mental health and wellbeing. front and centre. At a time when newspaper headlines Feeling safe will be paramount. question, “Do we even need an office?”, the role that design has, and will continue to play, will be of fundamental Both in and out of the importance in ensuring that offices remain one of the most FLEXIBILITY: important assets to a business or organisation. workplace, to enable a healthy life balance Our research, together with our own experiences, confirm supported by innovation in technology the fundamental need for offices in the future. However, and HR procedures. where design was once all about desk space, new working patterns mean organisations will need flexible spaces EXPERIENCE: Employee experience will focused on collaboration and team-building. be vital in the future, not just for clients The office is a place where we can mix and spark ideas and visitors. The workplace will need to be off colleagues; a place where creativity is spawned and highly accessible, intuitive and adaptable to meet businesses can thrive. Offices need to be aspirational and varying needs, as well as being digitally connected reflective of a company’s culture. Reflecting these points, SAVILLS EDINBURGH, 8 WEMYSS PL, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND to both support a sustainable environment and to data from our 2020 Office FiT survey showed that 54% of provide readily available services.

CHOICE: Productivity increases when people enjoyed working from home at the beginning of people are empowered to choose lockdown, but nearly 90% felt that the office was still a where, when and how tasks are completed necessity going forward. With a focus on Scotland only, whether at work or elsewhere. this figure rose to 92%. Respondents in Scotland would THE OFFICE IS A PLACE ideally like to spend two days a week working from WHERE WE CAN MIX home, with the rest of the time spent in the workplace. PURPOSE: Now that we know we can work It therefore seems entirely logical that our offices reflect from home there is no going back: according AND SPARK IDEAS OFF some of the fundamental changes that have occurred to Deloitte, 87% of our young talent today since the start of 2020 and ultimately provide the best of believe that, “A business’s success should be COLLEAGUES; A PLACE both worlds for everyone. measured on more than just financial performance.” The views of any survey only reflect opinion at a given Companies will need to foster passion, creativity and WHERE CREATIVITY point in time and we expect the role of the office to positivity in today’s global community and actively IS SPAWNED AND continue to evolve as by trial (and sometimes error), demonstrate their sustainability credentials and businesses ascertain what truly works for them, their desire to make a difference. BUSINESSES CAN THRIVE. people and clients.

10 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 11 By Cameron Ewer, Head of Residential, Scotland REACHING A WORLDWIDE MARKET, VIRTUALLY

BEWLIEHILL, LILLIESLEAF, MELROSE, 01 ROXBURGHSHIRE TD6 9ER Whether selling an expanse of rural land, a townhouse in the city or a new build Bewliehill is a most attractive farm lying in a peaceful development, there is no question that virtual viewing technology has come into its own position within a large bend in the Ale Water. during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although nothing beats visiting a property in person, many prospective buyers will continue to view this way, particularly where restrictions KEY FEATURES still apply or where buyers are vulnerable, time poor or living abroad. • Bewliehill Farmhouse (3 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms) • Beautifully maintained gardens, hard tennis court and timber chalet Video tours enable buyers to view a selection of properties across the country in • Modern and traditional farm buildings with development potential one go, providing all the information they need to make an informed decision from • 216 acres arable the comfort and safety of their own homes. The quality of the digital tools available • 81 acres pasture is improving all the time and can now include virtual guided tours, plot selectors • 24 acres woodland and drone footage, delivering a very effective and realistic viewing experience for • Informal shoot and trout fishing on the Ale Water prospective buyers. Wherever you are in the world, you are very welcome to take a *Please note, at the time of printing this property is now under offer. virtual tour of some of the best properties on the market here in Scotland.

12 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 13 PARK QUADRANT RESIDENCES, 02 PARK DISTRICT, GLASGOW, G3 6BS

Park Quadrant Residences is an exclusive development offering a mix of 98, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and penthouse collection. Situated within the historic Park District.

KEY FEATURES: • Viewings available by appointment • Virtual appointments available • 1-4 bedroom apartments • Penthouse collection • Lift access • Undercover parking • Exceptional specification • Private balconies and terraces • Exclusive Owners Club privileges

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STROQUHAN ESTATE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIESSHIRE DG2 0UP

A splendid estate in the rolling Dumfriesshire countryside.

KEY FEATURES: • Category B Listed mansion house with 8 bedrooms • Traditional estate courtyard with garaging and stabling BOROUGHMUIR, VIEWFORTH, BRUNTSFIELD, EDINBURGH, EH10 4LR 04 • 3 estate cottages including a gate lodge A collection of 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom contemporary and innovative • 553 acres of pasture and grazing apartments in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable locations. • 129 acres of forestry and further planting opportunities KEY FEATURES: • Established driven pheasant shoot, • Show apartment & sales suite open daily roe deer stalking and fishing on the River Cairn • Excellent views towards Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline • 669 acres in total • Located in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable addresses • Limited apartments remain

PLEASE NOTE, AT THE TIME OF PRINTING THIS • Designated parking space and electric vehicle charging points PROPERTY IS NOW UNDER OFFER

14 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 15 By Adam Davies, Tourism and Leisure Specialist, Savills Scotland

AT A TIME WHEN THE SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IS FACING A NUMBER OF EXTERNAL THREATS, INCLUDING A MOVE AWAY FROM SUBSIDIES, THE HIGHLANDS IS ALERT TO EMERGING TRENDS, WITH MANY RURAL BUSINESSES KEEN TO DIVERSIFY INTO LEISURE AND TOURISM.

We have been helping clients with planning applications, options appraisals, feasibility studies and planning appraisals, establishing, for example, glamping sites, holiday lets and hotel developments as well multiple enterprises ranging from mountain biking and farm shops to cafés and restaurants. There is no doubt that the Highland region is blessed with a number of assets that are combining to produce a tourism boom. Supported by the expansion of its airport, Inverness, as the Highland capital, is now ranked among the most visited cities in the UK, above Newcastle and York. It attracts more than 300,000 tourists each year, from both the UK as well as global locations. But what is bringing them here? A study by Glasgow Caledonian University found that the North Coast 500 has provided a £22 million boost to the economy of the Highlands in a single year. An additional £13.5

INCHCONNACHAN, LOCH LOMOND, SCOTLAND. million was spent on accommodation, activity and retail along or near the route throughout 2018.

16 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 17 Tourism-related businesses also reported a 16 per cent Screen Scotland was established in 2018 to create The region’s mountains, rivers and Loch Ness itself offer uptick in business between 2017 and 2018. opportunities for the Scottish film industry and with the countless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. A number TOBERMORY, ISLE OF MULL, Meanwhile the region’s good looks have attracted the launch of Outlaw, the Netflix historical drama based on of our clients have been capitalising on the wellbeing trend SCOTTISH INNER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND. attention of the film industry. From Urquhart the rise and fall of Robert the Bruce, and recent hit Mary, and the subsequent rise in demand for active holidays, Castle to the Battlefields of Culloden, a plethora Queen of Scots, the film tourism trend is set to continue. by repurposing their land and property, enabling them to of sites are proving to be a draw for fans of Meanwhile, Historic Environment Scotland’s investment drive income from a host of activities including fishing, the Outlander series, which has aired both at home and plan (scheduled to run until 2022) aims to enhance the wildlife tours, paddle-boarding, skiing, white water rafting, UK HOLIDAY-MAKERS in the US. condition of sites and improve visitor experience. hiking and mountain biking to name just a few. TAKE THE HIGH ROAD AND HEAD TO SCOTLAND FOR STAYCATIONS

By Steven Fyfe, Associate Director, Hotels Agency, Savills Scotland

cotland saw an influx of British holidaymakers in 2020 as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic Sand international travel restrictions continue to steer people towards holidays in the UK. During July and August, 11 per cent of UK residents who took a domestic holiday chose to do so in Scotland, according to Visit Scotland. Scotland has always had a strong domestic tourist draw, with 66 per cent of Scotland’s holidaymakers already living north of the border. With travel restrictions ongoing, data from Visit Scotland suggests Scotland is the number two destination for UK residents for a holiday or short break, second only to the southwest of England. Scotland remains the number one domestic holiday destination for Scottish residents. The country’s tourist hotspots include the West Coast and Islands, namely Oban, Isle of Skye and Mull, with holiday lets witnessing unprecedented demand and many hotels at full occupancy. It’s not just rural locations that are a firm favourite with British holiday makers. Research from STR shows hotel occupancy in Scotland’s city centres quickly began creeping up again over the summer despite levels dropping to just 10% in April soon after the UK’s first national lockdown was implemented (by the last week of August hotel occupancy stood at 65% in Edinburgh, 46% in Glasgow, and 88% in Inverness). Following months of extremely poor trading in the height of lockdown, the flurry in demand that followed the initial easing of restriction measures came as extremely good news for the tourist industry and local economies. LOCH LOMOND, SCOTLAND.

18 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 19 THE RISE OF THE LOCAL HIGH STREET THE BUTCHER, THE BAKER AND THE CANDLESTICK MAKER – HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS TRANSFORMING OUR By Stuart Moncur, Head of National Retail, Savills LOCAL HIGH STREETS FOR THE BETTER

20 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 21 The trend towards buying locally produced food was concerted efforts that these businesses have made to already building momentum prior to the pandemic, with continue supporting their own neighbourhoods during evermore consumers beginning to make a notable effort this time, should help independents reap longer term to buy seasonal produce with reduced air miles. The rewards with the loyalty they have built up during the coronavirus crisis appears to have accelerated this shift. course of the crisis. Indeed, popular suburban areas and Local retailers - high street butchers, bakers and local highstreets have seen a far stronger footfall return grocers – have come up with innovative ways to safely than many city centres. offer their products and services to the local community, With increased flexibility to allow staff to work from with many joining forces to collectively make deliveries. home, local high streets will inevitably see a further boost There are also numerous examples of entrepreneurial as more of the population are at home from 9-5 during local restaurants and cafés switching overnight to create the week. a takeaway offer as well as using their kitchens to cook The Covid-19 pandemic has turned normal life upside food for NHS staff, essential workers and vulnerable down, but the revival of local community retail is one of members of the community. the more positive side effects of this strange new world This drive towards shopping local, along with the in which we live.

STOCKBRIDGE, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND.

ovid-19 has hugely impacted how retailers operate and consumers Cshop, with restrictions resulting in an almost overnight blanket closure of our UK high streets in April with the exception of specific essential retailers. Months of significant change to the way in which we shop has led to consumers embracing new habits. With lengthy queues often forming outside THE TREND TOWARDS BUYING LOCALLY PRODUCED supermarkets and online delivery slots being few and far between, many FOOD WAS ALREADY BUILDING MOMENTUM PRIOR switched to the independent retailers on their local high streets for everyday TO THE PANDEMIC, WITH EVERMORE CONSUMERS essentials and, despite the majority BEGINNING TO MAKE A NOTABLE EFFORT TO BUY of retail stores reopening once more, consumers are continuing to ‘shop local’. SEASONAL PRODUCE WITH REDUCED AIR MILES.

22 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 23 FRONT COVER FEATURE INTERVIEW

BOTH SAVILLS AND EVE WORK WITH RED SKY, A MANAGEMENT COMPANY WHICH HELPS PEOPLE IN BOTH THE BUSINESS AND SPORTING WORLDS TO IDENTIFY THEIR SKILL SETS AND TO CONVERT THEIR POTENTIAL, ENSURING CONTINUAL, EXCEPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Ev: It sounds like we have both had exciting serious on the ice but outside of that I was careers to date. You had some phenomenal having such a great time. These days other early success, but also I am intrigued that you teams are so close behind and there is a didn’t specialise straight away in curling. pressure to continue performing. Everything Eve: Oh, my goodness, no, it was definitely is taken care of to such a high level, from not a straightforward line! In the early days nutrition to fitness and from practice I split my time between golfing, piping and to analysis – you constantly feel like you don’t curling. I just loved practising and getting want to leave a single stone unturned. I’m AN INTERVIEW WITH better almost as much as I hated being bad happy to admit that I am a geek in that I love at something, so I took everything to a fairly the detail around curling; the analysis of the high level before focusing in on curling as the game and of your opponents. priority. Ev: That’s an incredible journey. Is it now Ev: So following that specialisation, about eliminating as many elements as you went on to four junior world curling possible that could go wrong, so that all you championships – and won them all! How did have to focus on is your performance on the you cope with that level of early success? ice? EVE Eve: Looking back, I was fearless in those Eve: Exactly that, the big tournaments days, playing for the love of the sport with are 10-12 days long and you can see less a group of friends and just having a blast. I experienced teams lose their energy as we

© CHRIS WATT wasn’t scared of making a mistake and with approach the end. We want to ensure that, MUIRHEAD that freedom came a lot of success. I was as a team, our level of fitness means that

CURLING WORLD CHAMPION AND OLYMPIC MEDALLIST EVE MUIRHEAD MBE AND I JUST LOVED SAVILLS HEAD OF RURAL AGENCY IN PRACTISING SCOTLAND, EVELYN CHANNING (KNOWN BY FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES AS EV), AND GETTING ARE BOTH USED TO OPERATING AT BETTER ALMOST THE TOP LEVEL AND LEADING HIGH AS MUCH PERFORMANCE TEAMS. BUT WHAT HAS HELPED THEM ATTAIN SUCCESS IN THEIR AS I HATED OWN FIELDS AND WHAT ARE THE LESSONS BEING BAD AT © CHRIS WATT THEY HAVE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY? SOMETHING © RICHARD GRAY

24 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 25 together we’re generating the energy we need, even on greatest fears though is letting other people down: I do day 12. In theory, all of the top teams in the world are ultimately have to make that last shot, so self-doubt can as precise as one another: it’s now down to much finer creep in. There are always so many options as to the margins – who has the stamina, who can produce the shots you can call at any given moment. right energy in the play-off, who can make their best Ev: Ah, that is one of our mantras as a team – when shots under pressure for the win? we give advice to clients we always look to test it by Is your industry similar Ev, have you seen thinking ahead and asking, “What if?” If we go with a transformations in the standard and quality of yourselves certain route, what might happen, and then what options and your competitors? do we have? Ev: Yes, interesting point. There were only five of us Eve: Exactly, and back to the team angle again, I’m in a front room in Charlotte Square working across the always looking to pick the options that will force my rural property sector when I joined the agency team in opponents to play their weakest shots while allowing my Edinburgh 25 years ago. We’re now almost 300 people team to play to their strengths. I think I have learned not strong, working across the entire property spectrum to over-complicate things, but rather play the percentage in eight offices, from Inverness to Dumfries, and we’re shots and let our opponents chase us more. backed-up by big teams in London, including research Ev: I believe that’s true for us too. We try to play-in the specialists. If I was writing an opinion piece on the team mates who have the appropriate strength at the estates market in the early days, or preparing a proposal right time. I am a great believer that, as the leader, you for a client, it would be purely my own thoughts and must recognise where your team are better than you and experience. Now the data available means we can set them up to contribute at those moments. provide the most informed advice to help decision- Eve: OK, Ev, I have a question for you: how did you making. Equally, going into a competitive pitch is like know that you had become an expert? going in to battle; everything is rehearsed and scrutinised Ev: I’m not certain that I will ever see myself as that much more now. But it’s really important that this because I’m learning all the time. But self-belief certainly almost clinical approach is softened by a personal touch does come into play. There are occasions where I am at – relationship-building with colleagues and clients will the table with the kind of clients I would have aspired always remain crucial to our business, and that’s what to work with when I was younger, and I realise they’re gives us the edge. looking to me for my input and, what’s more, I realise Eve: We are the same; technology and data play I have the knowledge and experience to provide the an enormous role but then the data is nothing if the answers. I often remind my team that they know an relationships are not working within my team. I have to awful lot more than they think they do.

© CHRIS WATT know who needs an arm round their shoulder and who Eve: I would agree - you have to trust and support your © CHRIS WATT needs more of a sharper word to up their game. own experience. But I also now have the confidence to Ev: So what about pressure? I personally really enjoy ask for the external advice I need to help me and my an element of that and find I produce my best and most team. We’ve had the luxury of having a Performance focused work when I am up against the top competition Director come in from another sport, and it has been in a pitch, for example. Whether it’s getting a complex invaluable to get another perspective on how we can rural estate ready for the international market or pitching improve. TECHNOLOGY AND DATA against another agency to sell a farm, I guess it’s a bit Ev: That is a great reminder for us: we have so many LOOKING BACK, I WAS PLAY AN ENORMOUS like making shots under pressure? divisions here at Savills, and it’s always so helpful to FEARLESS IN THOSE Eve: Oh, absolutely, I love high-pressure situations. In have someone from a completely different specialism to ROLE BUT THEN THE fact, a Swedish coach once said to me, “You are a play- offer their opinions and insight. We do that informally, DAYS, PLAYING FOR off team,” and he was right – we might lose in round- and indeed formally where required. We have so many DATA IS NOTHING IF robin stages, but we would pull out a win against the great people with whom I love working, and who I am THE LOVE OF THE world number one on the day. genuinely inspired by. THE RELATIONSHIPS Ev: Are there any scenarios where you question Eve: Yes, there’s no doubt a team that connects, made SPORT WITH A GROUP ARE NOT WORKING yourself under pressure? up of people with different skill sets and strengths and OF FRIENDS AND JUST Eve: Yes, all the time, but working with my team means which is underpinned by trust and respect, makes a WITHIN MY TEAM. decisions are shared and that helps a lot. One of my massive difference to the consistency of performance. HAVING A BLAST.

26 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 27 FARMING OUR WAY

THE VEG SHED, ATHELSTANEFORD THROUGH MAINS FARM, EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND.

he onset of Covid-19 saw retail prices rise due Government policy on agriculture, where and how our to panic food buying. Cereal prices have been food is produced, where it is consumed, and the entire COVID-19 Tvolatile, while the livestock sector initially saw supply chain (from producer through to consumer) are all steep price falls with reduced demand in exports as well coming into much sharper focus as a result of Covid-19, By Andrew MacDonald, as from the hospitality sector. This was followed by a along with developing Government policy on agriculture. Head of Food and Farming, Savills Scotland significant strengthening in demand and prices, perhaps Meanwhile, the Committee on Climate Change published related in part to greater loyalty to British produce its first report on Land Use, setting out how the UK will shown by domestic purchasers rather than hospitality have to change to become Net Zero by 2050 (2045 in and wholesale buyers. Supply chains initially struggled Scotland). Both will bring challenges but, importantly, to adapt, and subsequent local lockdowns continue to new opportunities for the sector too. highlight these same issues, though thankfully not to the Further investment to boost the efficiency of our farming same extent. industry in order to maintain food security is essential. In We have seen some laudable examples of the meantime, it is important that farmers invest wisely and entrepreneurship among farmers in recent months. keep abreast of changes impacting the sector. Yester Farms hospitality trade all but dried up during the height of the pandemic, but they are now delivering their range of artisan cheeses and other dairy products to households instead. Nearby WM Logan had their vending machine in place before lockdown started but it has proved to be a lifeline for the local community, and the farm has also started to offer a potato home delivery service across the UK. Meanwhile in the Highlands, Ardtornish estate has been selling their meat and venison to neighbours at a 30% discount from market value. Demand has increased exponentially during the lockdown THE PANDEMIC HAS SHONE A LIGHT ON UK FOOD SECURITY and consequently the value of sales, even with the AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS. ACCORDING TO THE UNIVERSITY discount, has equalled the previous year. However, more collaboration is required in farming OF LONDON’S FOOD POLICY UNIT, OUR COUNTRY IS NOW JUST systems and the food chain, be it through producer 60% SELF-SUFFICIENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION, MEANWHILE organisations supplying local markets or greater RESEARCH FROM THE FOOD FOUNDATION REVEALS EIGHT knowledge transfer. And although furloughed workers have been able to apply to work on farms, there remains MILLION PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE. a shortage of seasonal staff.

28 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 29 SCOTTISH ESCAPISM By Jamie Macnab, Head of Country Houses, Savills Scotland

WHEN PEOPLE REACHED THE STAGE OF BRINGING UP A FAMILY A GENERATION AGO THEY ASPIRED TO MOVE TO THE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE, ATTRACTED BY THE COMPARATIVE VALUE FOR MONEY, AN ABUNDANCE OF FRESH AIR AND EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE IN BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS LIKE FIFE, PERTHSHIRE, THE BORDERS AND THE WEST COAST.

WHILE THE PAST 20 YEARS SAW A GRADUAL MOVE TO URBANISATION, SAVILLS RESEARCH SHOWS THAT COUNTRY LIVING IS RETURNING TO FASHION WITH A RISE IN THE NUMBER OF SALES IN MORE RURAL AREAS, DRIVEN BY A REASSESSMENT OF WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN LIFE.

ven before the current hiatus caused by the potential, sufficient land to grow produce, room for ACH NA CREAG – OFFERS OVER £295K 01 coronavirus we were seeing an upswing in buyers multi-generational living, and also income potential such A superb loch side development opportunity. Eof Scottish country properties. as holiday lets. The prices for country houses have lagged However, a survey of 700 homebuyers and sellers behind those in Edinburgh and the south which means that KEY FEATURES • Glorious view over Loch Tay reveals that the experience of lockdown has given people they now offer real value for money. • Planning permission to alter and time to think long and hard about what is most important Certainly Savills website has seen a greater proportion extend existing property to them, with many people concluding that they hope to of hits on Scotland’s picturesque ‘escapist’ properties in • Close to Kenmore, Fortingall and Aberfeldy achieve a better work/life balance, with a range of criteria beautiful, tranquil locations this year. It will be interesting to • 0.25 acres of foreshore with permission on their wish list including access to outdoor space and see how these trends play out when our world returns to to build a boat house room to work at home, fast broadband, green energy normal. • South facing position

30 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 31 WEST MAINS OF REDCASTLE – OFFERS OVER £360K 02 Attractive country house, which nestles just inland of Lunan Bay, a renowned beach on the Angus coast.

KEY FEATURES: • Well laid out family accommodation with three reception rooms and four bedrooms • Ideal for modern family living and for entertaining • Surrounded by its own enclosed gardens and grounds of 2.13 acres with useful outbuildings • Views out over adjoining farmland • Close to Inverkeilor and the A92 so ideal for commuting

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GLENMARKIE OLD LODGE – OFFERS OVER £410K

Highland Hideaway.

KEY FEATURES • Lovely Highland setting at the head of an Angus glen • Extensive gardens and wooded grounds with two ponds, a solid fuel hot tub and a water turbine • Fully refurbished family house or holiday home • Good garaging together with outbuildings and polytunnel

32 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 33 SKELDON ESTATE – OFFERS OVER £2.5M 05 Exquisite private and secluded estate in CARSTRAMON – OFFERS OVER £1.75M the picturesque Ayrshire countryside. Elegant mansion house with cottage KEY FEATURES in idyllic countryside location. • Substantial 18th century classical Georgian country house KEY FEATURES • Two bedroom suites and a • Elegant country mansion in further three bedrooms one of the finest positions in • Contemporary country dining kitchen the southwest of Scotland and central breakfasting island • Uninterrupted open aspects over • Additional two bedroom cottage the Galloway countryside • Set in extensive natural woodland • Set in about 20 acres with and on the banks of River Doon beautiful gardens, swimming • Bright and spacious accommodation pool and tennis court with classic Georgian proportions • Wonderful blend of traditional • 18th century eight bedroom Coach House and contemporary features • Walled garden, various lawns and • Set in a tranquil location parkland with a number of gravel within the Fleet valley walkways along the river • Additional three bedroom detached coach house • Detailed and comprehensively refurbished in the last 10 years • Breakfasting kitchen with AGA

ROUGHILLS – OFFERS OVER £750K 06 04 Outstanding country house with magnificent views.

KEY FEATURES • Elegant country house in an elevated position overlooking Sandyhills Bay • Mozolowski & Murray conservatory with views over gardens and tennis court • Modern fitted kitchen with racing green AGA • Exceptional gardens extending to around 2.5 acres • Exceptional views over the Solway Firth • Grand reception hallway with hardwood finishes and hand carved balustrade • Flexible accommodation throughout

34 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 35 HAVING BEEN DERELICT FOR MORE THAN 52 YEARS, THE TOTAL REGENERATION OF HAYMARKET EDINBURGH BY QMILE GROUP AND M&G REAL ESTATE IS SET TO TRANSFORM THE ICONIC SITE IN THE HALCYON HEART OF EDINBURGH. asterplanned and designed by world-renowned architects Foster M+ Partners, the four-acre site will provide three Grade A office buildings DAYS totalling 380,000 sq ft, a 362 bedroom hotel and the provision of 40,000 sq ft of retail ARE ON THE WAY FOR and leisure space. In addition, there will be significant investment into the public realm By Mike Irvine, with Haymarket Square – an expansive new EDINBURGH’S HAYMARKET Director, Business Space Agency, Savills Edinburgh public space at the core of the development.

36 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 37 IN ADDITION, Haymarket Edinburgh will boast exceptional transport links, providing easy access to multiple bus and tram THERE WILL BE services across the city, including direct routes to Edinburgh Airport. Sitting adjacent to Haymarket SIGNIFICANT train station, the site will also connect passengers to Glasgow, London and the rest of the UK through INVESTMENT regional and national rail networks. Haymarket Edinburgh is set to underpin the INTO THE PUBLIC city’s position as both a global financial hub and an REALM WITH internationally recognised tech centre of excellence. With a 280,000 sq ft pre-let agreed to investment HAYMARKET partnership Baillie Gifford, the redevelopment is bringing much needed high-quality office space SQUARE – AN to a market that sees supply of Grade A office accommodation at a ten year low. EXPANSIVE NEW On completion, expected summer 2023, Haymarket PUBLIC SPACE AT Edinburgh will provide a vibrant oasis in Edinburgh’s city centre where working professionals and locals alike THE CORE OF THE can meet and relax. DEVELOPMENT.

38 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 39 ransport currently contributes a fifth of second-hand market widens, consumers will be able overall greenhouse gas emissions. As the UK to access even more affordable electric cars. TGovernment’s deadline of hitting its net zero The most significant development in the EV revolution target by 2050 draws nearer, with an even more will be improved consumer confidence and changing ambitious target here in Scotland of 2045, and with behaviours: how we plan ahead for longer journeys to the related goal of eliminating the need for petrol and ensure there are charge points along the way. A growing diesel cars by 2035, a surge in demand for electric number of people are doing this already. vehicles (EVs) will be essential. By the end of 2019, Today’s electric vehicle owners may be seen as only 0.75 per cent of vehicles on the road were ultra- pioneers, yet the transition from ICE vehicles to low emission, so there is some way to go yet. PIVs is very much in motion. The largest cities in A key factor in the relatively slow uptake of electric the UK have introduced low or zero emission zones. vehicles has been a perceived lack of charging Edinburgh, Bristol, Nottingham and Oxford have infrastructure. Yet the average daily mileage for a set their net zero target for 2030. Many other local vehicle in the UK is just 21 miles, which is well within authorities are switching their fleets from internal any plug-in vehicle (PIV) range, so drivers can easily combustion engine vehicles to PIVs. charge their cars at home. A standard three-pin And recognising the importance of holidaymakers charge is fine once in a while, but it is not designed to our economy here in Scotland, the tourist industry to sustain power for long periods of time. A specially is also gearing up for the green revolution: it is now fitted home-charging point ensures faster charging possible to charge your electric vehicle in landmark speeds and built-in safety measures. visitor spots including Glencoe, Gleneagles Hotel and By Silvia Manzoni, Furthermore, the public use EV charging Stirling Castleview Park and Ride. Energy Consultant, Savills Perth infrastructure is rapidly expanding: Savills energy The range of vehicles available on the market THE team is assisting investors, developers and is growing year on year with car manufacturers landowners to establish a plethora of charging points increasingly swapping their internal combustion alongside hotels, offices, petrol stations, retail parks, production lines to EV. The variety of electric vehicle supermarkets and new residential developments. options isn’t limited to cars: utility vehicles, such ELECTRIC VEHICLE Cost is often cited as another barrier to the take- as quad bikes, as well as traditional work vans and up of EVs. However, although the average purchase a handful of heavy goods vehicles have also been price of an EV is slightly higher than an internal introduced. combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, the overall lifetime According to Shell Energy, two thirds of people are cost is actually considerably lower with cheaper considering an EV as their next vehicle. The sector REVOLUTION fuel, road tax and MOT costs all playing their part. In is preparing for this evolution and there are many fact, the price per mile for an average ICE vehicle is opportunities to participate in, and take advantage around 12p while for an EV it is around 4p. And as the of, what is already a rapidly growing marketplace. THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT COVID-19 HAS CREATED A GREENER ENVIRONMENT WITH A CONSIDERABLE DECREASE IN CARBON EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO WITHIN OUR TOWNS AND CITIES. THIS SHELL ENERGY, WAS PARTICULARLY TRUE DURING THE PEAK OF LOCKDOWN AND IS TWO THIRDS THE RESULT OF A COMBINATION OF OF PEOPLE ARE FACTORS SUCH AS THE REDUCTION CONSIDERING OF FLIGHTS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, BUT ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY AN EV AS THEIR FEWER PETROL AND DIESEL- NEXT VEHICLE. FUELLED VEHICLES ON OUR ROADS.

40 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 41 OCCUPYING A COMMANDING POSITION ABOVE THE RIVER SOUTH ESK IN A RICH HERITAGE ANGUS, OVERLOOKING ITS 70 ACRES OF POLICIES AND PARKLAND, AN A LISTED AND A CASTLE, WHICH HAS BEEN THE SEAT VIBRANT OF THE RAMSAY CLAN SINCE MEDIEVAL TIMES, IS NOW FOR SALE AT AN ASKING By Evelyn Channing, FUTURE Head of Rural Agency, Savills Scotland PRICE OF OFFERS OVER £3MILLION.

42 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 43 nsurprisingly, the sale of Brechin Castle is attracting interest from all Uover the globe, particularly from the US where buyers place huge value on Scottish heritage. Brechin Castle was built on the site of a much older fortress belonging to the Scottish Kings and incorporates part of the original 12th century castle. The present building was reconstructed in the early 1700s, evolving from a strategic warrior stronghold to a grand house for the Scottish aristocracy in the 18th century and beyond, and its architectural influences are rather more French than typically Scottish. The main approach to Brechin Castle is suitably awe-inspiring, with its imposing entrance gates and a long drive that takes in a striking single arch bridge before opening out to beautiful policies which offset the front elevation of the castle. A stone flagged floor and impressive pillars set the scene as you enter this house which brims with architectural treasures including a truly magnificent staircase, and the portrait-lined gallery which along with the drawing room boasts an elaborate ceiling. The drawing room exudes history and craftsmanship, with much delicately carved woodwork including a ‘secret’ door, and was specially designed to display the Flemish tapestries that still adorn the walls. The interior The dining room, commissioned in the and exterior of same Edwardian era (early 1900s) but Brechin Castle, Angus, Scotland. executed in a Jacobean style, can seat 20 comfortably and has three south facing windows and again, rich wood incredibly intimate – a wonderful place in which to restore block that could be developed subject to planning. panelling. The charming little drawing both body and mind. Indeed, they are considered to be All are stone-built attractive period buildings from room at the front of the house was once among the finest and most important private gardens in which a true sense of history and a specific period in time a billiard room and features a fabulous Scotland, extending to over 40 acres and including the is derived. 39 light William IV chandelier. On the spectacular 13 acre Walled Garden. The gardens have The castle would lend itself brilliantly to a commercial ground floor the family dining room, with been skilfully designed and planted over the centuries or hospitality enterprise but could equally remain as its vaulted ceiling, is thought to be the and include beautiful roses, topiary hedges, stunning a much cherished family home which affords itself to original site of the 12th century building herbaceous borders, a lily pond, and many specimen accommodating and entertaining on a grand scale as evidenced by its splendidly thick walls. trees including a majestic Cedar of Lebanon. with ease. Perhaps as astonishing as the castle Other properties included in the sale are the Head To be involved with the sale of such a castle, which is itself are the quite extraordinary garden Gardener’s House; Under Gardener’s Cottage; Laundry genuinely steeped in history, and has endless options for grounds which despite their scale are Cottage; West Lodge; New Lodge and a B Listed stable a vibrant future, is a privilege indeed.

44 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 45 For the life science sector, the question is how is this industry distributed across the UK? There are pockets of life science companies throughout the country, and the best way to identify the distribution is to review the geographical location of capital raising in the sector in the recent past. At a regional level, it in unsurprising to see the dominance of London, the South East and the East of England regions. The latter two are driven by the strength of the Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire markets. Chart 1 supports this and presents the relative strength of the three core life science regions. The East of England had seen 150% growth in the 2018-2019 period compared to the preceding two-year period. However, looking at 2020, the South East has seen a marked increase compared to the average for 2018 and 2019. Some By Steve Lang, Director, Offices & Life Sciences Research, Savills significant company deals in Oxfordshire have driven this outcome. and shows the benefit to universities of this kind of investment. As well as the two main cities, Aberdeen could now be THE STRENGTHENING one to watch as an emerging bioscience cluster. In 2020, compared to the previous four-year total, there has been a significant increase in venture capital raised, albeit coming off a low base. However, NodThera raised nearly £44 million in June led by Novo Holdings, who are part of the large Danish pharmaceutical company. This level LIFE SCIENCE of activity in the city will be encouraging for other large investors. Aberdeen is also being driven forward by the city’s universities, the NHS and Scottish Enterprise, which SECTOR IN SCOTLAND is one of the largest investors into growth companies With their elite university links, Oxfordshire and in Scotland. In fact, of over 321,000 identified investors ith the global race on for a vaccine, there Cambridgeshire will remain the core locations outside in the world, by number of investments made, Scottish TWELVE MONTHS AGO, has been a significant increase in the level of of London for a very long time, probably indefinitely. Enterprise is ranked 59th. They will continue to play a key OPINION AROUND THE Winterest from all corners of the market in the However, analysis of the rest of the UK in more detail role for Scotland’s growth in the life science sector going future role of this sector and, importantly, where it will starts to show other strong regions and their respective forward and, in fact, for any other sector engaged in high LIFE SCIENCE SECTOR grow geographically. cities of growth. levels of R&D activity. IN THE UK AND ITS The UK has a pioneering reputation in the life science Looking at Chart 2 below, the development of IMPACT ON REAL ESTATE arena. Research and development (R&D) capabilities Scotland’s life science sector is clear to see. Edinburgh have grown significantly and the presence of global and Glasgow have been a growth location for many WAS VERY MUCH companies in the country speaks for itself. To illustrate years, accountable for 50% of the total number of BEING DRIVEN BY THE this point, the latest data from the European Commission capital-raising deals recorded. In Glasgow, during the regarding the top 2,500 global R&D spending companies 2018-19 period, there were various deals on the West UNCERTAINTY AROUND is enlightening. of Scotland Science Park, which will result in that BREXIT. THIS REMAINS, OF In terms of the value of R&D spend globally, the cluster continuing to grow. In terms of the level of VC COURSE, BUT ASSESSING €154 billion spent within the pharmaceutical and fundraising, 2020 has been a strong year for Edinburgh, biotechnology sector for the top ten countries accounts largely driven by Roslin Technologies reportedly ANY REAL ESTATE for 95% of the total. The UK is firmly in this top ten, in raising £50 million in July. The company is based at SECTOR OBVIOUSLY NOW fifth place, accounting for 7% of the global R&D total. the University of Edinburgh and previous fundraising R&D spending, whether in pharmaceuticals, food or involved the University of Edinburgh Endowment, REQUIRES A COVID-19 automobiles, demands a specific type of real estate and which reflects their joint venture. This bodes well for ‘LENS’ TO BE APPLIED. proximity to a highly skilled pool of labour. a strengthening cluster in animal health and AgriTech,

46 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2021 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2021 47 WITH OVER 90 PARKS AND GARDENS AND ITS AMBITION TO MEET SUSTAINABLE TARGETS BY OX & FINCH, 920 SAUCHIEHALL 2045 GLASGOW IS TRULY ST, FINNIESTON, WORTHY OF ITS MONIKER GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. ‘THE DEAR GREEN PLACE’.

ndeed, analysis of new homes’ buyers during the pandemic reveal that more are looking for Iproximity to outdoor space, including walk and cycle routes. Others are seeking dedicated home working areas so that they can reduce or abandon their commute altogether. These trends align with the concept of ‘the 15-minute city’ which has been emerging in locations like Paris and Milan, whereby a spirit of city living is being encouraged by policy makers and leaders in order to reduce unnecessary journeys. The aim is to promote the GLASGOW fact that work, shopping, entertainment, schools and recreation can all be reached within a quarter of an hour’s walk or cycle. Many of our new developments in Glasgow encapsulate these very trends. Here’s one way to By Carole Mackie, spend a day in the wonderful 15 minute city that I IN A DAY Head of Residential Development Sales, Savills Scotland call home. 48 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 49 9AM 11AM

Begin your day in Byres Road in the heart From handbags to glad rags and from of Glasgow’s West End, saunter up to florists to jewellers, the independent leafy Hyndland and grab a window seat at shops on Byres Road and its surrounding Epicures by Cail Bruich for some serious lanes offer the perfect escape from city people-watching in stylish surroundings over centre department stores and high street an espresso and poached eggs. chains. This vibrant enclave is the ideal place to find the perfect gift or simply to browse.

ABOVE: ABOVE: Ox & Finch, 920 Sauchiehall St, Porter & Rye, 1131 Argyle St, 10AM Finnieston, Glasgow, Scotland. Finnieston, Glasgow, Scotland.

Walk off that delicious breakfast with a stroll around the beautiful Botanic Gardens with the wonderful glasshouses and plant ABOVE: 1PM collections. The River Kelvin runs along the Glasgow Botanic Gardens gardens and continues through glorious Walk over to up-and-coming Finnieston and have lunch in one Kelvingrove Park, with the Kelvin walkway of the many bars and restaurants in this extension to Glasgow’s linking the two green spaces. trendy West End. Enjoy delicious wild and foraged food at the innovative Porter & Rye or tuck into contemporary-style tapas at the Ox and Finch on Sauchiehall Street.

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As you are in the area, why not have It’s time for an aperitif, so stroll to the vibrant a free game of bowls at Kelvingrove Merchant City where you can take your Lawn Bowls Centre, the wonderfully pick from a host of bars and restaurants. refurbished Commonwealth Games Why not go one better and book a cocktail bowling venue. Or if you are masterclass at Revolution where you can more of a culture vulture visit the learn the tricks of the trade, with your own renowned Kelvingrove Art Gallery and dedicated bartender to guide you. Museum where ancient artefacts blend with cutting-edge interactive displays – and it’s all free. Willow Tea Rooms, 97 Buchanan St, Glasgow, Scotland.

BELOW: The Ivy

4PM

Head over to the city centre for afternoon tea. The innovative style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh is apparent throughout the city and The Willow Tea Rooms 8PM PLEASE DO CHECK INDIVIDUAL is another beautiful building designed by Glasgow’s most famous son. WEBSITES OR GIVE EACH ATTRACTION A CALL BEFORE YOU VISIT, AS SOME Scottish food with an elegant twist is on offer at the well-reviewed MAY REQUIRE YOU TO BOOK IN Glasgow is second only to London for shopping so if you’re after serious retail The Ivy, and its relaxed yet glamorous atmosphere is just the place ADVANCE IN CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES. therapy, now’s your chance to head for Ingram Street and take your pick of for a debrief on your day in Scotland’s first City of Culture. designer stores, including Mulberry, Armani and Boss.

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OUR EXPERTS REVIEW THE BEST OF SCOTLAND, THE CITY VS THE WILD. ROBERT GRANT, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR IN THE VALUATION TEAM IN SCOTLAND SHOWS US HOW TO WALK ON THE WILD SIDE.

LUSKENTYRE BEACH IN HARRIS, SCOTLAND

54 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 SAVILLS SCOTLAND | ALBA 2020/21 55 HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME? I recently moved from Edinburgh to Inverness with my wife, Eilidh, and our slightly barmy 23 month old daughter, Anna. I like to keep active and enjoy a wide range of traditional sports and outdoor pursuits although am happiest when I am in the hills. ON A CLEAR, BRIGHT DAY WHERE WILL YOU HEAD TO IN SCOTLAND? Our jackets are always at the ready because a bright and clear day during the summer months in Inverness doesn’t necessarily imply that it’s warm LEFT outside. We will generally travel west and explore The jagged mountain the coastlines around Gairloch, Applecross, peaks of the Black Cuillin on the Hebridean Isle Torridon, Ullapool and Lochinver. of Skye, Scotland. BEST BEACH IN SCOTLAND? BOTTOM LEFT There are a number of outstanding beaches in The West Face of the Highlands although I tend to gravitate towards Aonach Dubh, one of the surfable coastlines. Sandwood Bay in the far the Three Sisters of northwest of Scotland is remote, exposed and Glencoe, Scotland, in wild. The beach is generally very quiet and is the background. pounded by powerful Atlantic swells so surfing BOTTOM RIGHT here is a special but intimidating experience. The Clachaig Inn in Glencoe, Scotland. BEST WALK? My most unforgettable walk was traversing the Cuillin Ridge in Skye with my friend and colleague Richard Cottingham. We hired a local guide to keep us right as the ridgeline that connects the 11 munros is complex, committing and airy. It was a hair-raising couple of days with a memorable bivouac high on the ridge. these months and plot a trip round the Outer BEST PUB? Hebridean islands of Harris and Lewis. The The Clachaig Inn in Glencoe always smells a Clisham Horseshoe hill walk followed by a dip little like feet but has an ambience like no other at Luskentyre Sands is a magnificent way to pub in rural Scotland. The nearby campsite is spend a day. a breeding ground for midges so a few strong HIDDEN SCOTLAND – TELL US ABOUT drinks are required in order to dull the senses SOMEWHERE THAT NOT EVERYBODY before scurrying back to the tent. KNOWS ABOUT. BEST ADVENTURE? There is an outstanding beach My favourite days in Scotland have been those predominantly used by sea kayakers 15 where I have done multiple outdoor activities minutes’ walk to the South of Red Point beach in a single day. During the winter months, it is near Gairloch. The beach overlooks the Skye surprisingly easy to surf the Moray coastline in Cuillin and during our last visit we shared it the morning and ski tour in the Cairngorms in the only with a few cows. afternoon. WORK/ LIFE BALANCE IS SO IMPORTANT. WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WITH A WHAT DOES SCOTLAND OFFER THAT WEEK IN SCOTLAND TO DO? OTHER PLACES DON’T? May and September are my favourite months Scotland is a fantastic place to live and work. in Scotland as midges are less of an issue and The cities are vibrant and cosmopolitan yet the there are far fewer tourists. I would visit during wilderness never feels that far away.

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