EDINBURGH'S ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE.

The Italian Cultural Institute, founded in 1979, is an office of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Department for Cultural Promotion and Cooperation.

The Institute promotes Italian language and culture in Scotland and Northern Ireland and cooperates with local Institutions and Universities and serves as well as a gathering point for the Italian community.

The Institute promotes academic exchanges, organises arts exhibitions, sponsors the translation of Italian books, supports various events on literature, music, sciences, dance, film, design, fashion, theatre, cuisine, architecture, photography, etc

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Seaview Cafe Wemyss Bay

Tel. 01475521733

House For Sale in La Barca, near Barga in Tuscany

£85,000

Nestled in the picturesque Garfagnana area of Tuscany in the Apuane Alps, this is a walkers and gastronomic paradise. The direct translation of La Barca, is simply the boat, named after the ferry that took passengers from here across the river Serchio.  The ferry has long gone and today numerous bridges criss-cross the area making access to the beautiful and historic towns of Barga and Lucca much easier.

This 200 year old stone terraced cottage has been fully renovated and restored in a sympathetic and traditional style to provide a low maintenance retreat in the Tuscan countryside. The cottage has a new roof, has been replumbed and rewired throughout as well as having new bathroom facilities & central heating. All walls have been replastered leaving some areas of the beautiful natural stone on display.

The Accommodation on three levels comprises:

Ground Floor- the entrance is equipped with chestnut doors, the kitchen/diner fully fitted with terracotta tiles and spotlights. 

1^st Floor -  handmade chestnut staircase to the WC (completely refurbished), mains gas boiler, sitting room, original tiles, original working fireplace and spotlights.

2^nd Floor - double bedroom with original tiles and spotlights, equipped with en suite shower, basin, W.C. and bidet.

 There is a small low maintenance area to the front of the property to allow a small table & chairs etc.Via della Barca is traffic free and there is ample convenient free parking close by.

Local amenities exist in the nearby Gallicano and Castelnuovo. The art cities of Siena and Florence are under two hours away and the International aiprort in Pisa can be reached in one hour. There is skiing less than an hour away and the beach is well within a day trip of the house, alternatively you can sunbathe by the river nearby.

For more information contact:

Shirley Parker-Gore 020 8473 6670 / email parkergore@btopenworld.com

Located in Wemyss Bay the Seaview Cafe is a long established family business. We like to believe that understand the meaning of the personal touch and good old fashioned service. Don’t take our word for it, come in and experience it for yourselves. Tel. 01475 521 733 for further information.

OPEN 7 DAYS     THEMED NIGHTS      BUFFET CATERING     CAR PARK       PRIVATE FUNCTION HIRE

Barga, Tuscany. Villa Al Balocco

Villa Al Balocco - Available to rent, near Tiglio overlooking Barga. The views are quite spectacular and tranquillity comes as standard in this mountainous region of Northern Tuscany.  Can accommodate up to 8 people, prices starting from just 400 Euros. Take me there....  

We are located in idyllic and peaceful farmland in the village of Are in Southern Estonia. The small two bedroomed farm is situated just 12km away from the popular spa resort town of Pärnu, regarded to have one of the best beaches in Europe in a recent Independant article.

We are also 90 minutes from the magical medieval wonders of Estonia's capital Tallinn, the oldest capital in Northern Europe.

Nearby are idyllic islands frozen in time, horse riding, canoe trips, skiing and much more.

We can organize Car Hire, Flights and Trips. Riga, Vilnius and St. Petersburg and Helsinki are within easy reach.