Homes & Gardens
Eight tips to create a wonderful kitchen
How do you create a wonderful new kitchen when there may be so many ideas floating around your head? Scottish award winning kitchen retailers Kitchens International have eight expert tips to help you. 1. Design brief Although it’s easy to rush into choosing cabinetry and appliances the most important part of the process is the…
Read MoreA touch of luxury with Moda Living in Edinburgh
Renting accommodation in a big city can be testing at the best of times. Unreliable landlords, impossible deposit schemes, and flats the size of Harry Potter’s cupboard under the stairs are among some of the greatest – and sadly, most common – frustrations. For those willing to pay for a touch of luxury, however, these…
Read MoreTake a look at the next three Home of the Year contenders
The judges head to the Hebrides in their search for Scotland’s Home of the Year. In the second episode of this year’s series, they will view two stunning conversions on the Isle of Skye and a house built with sustainability in mind on Harris. Judges Anna Campbell Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers start off…
Read MoreScotland’s Home of the Year returns to our screens
The search for Scotland’s Home of the Year is on again. The judges, interior designer Anna Campbell Jones, architect Michael Angus and blogger Kate Spiers, start the search for outstanding homes across Scotland onWednesday, April 7. The search begins in the Borders where the judges visit three remarkable properties including a Blue House in Biggar,…
Read MoreTop tips if you’re planning to revamp your kitchen
Spring is here and many of us will be looking to revamp our homes – but when it comes to our renovating your kitchen, where do we start? Experts Kitchens International have a list of handy tips and advice on where to start and how to ensure your kitchen is perfect for you. Most importantly…
Read MoreScotland’s Home of the Year back for a third run
The search for Scotland’s Home of the Year is on again. The eagerly anticipated third series returns with the judges – interior designer Anna Campbell Jones, architect Michael Angus and blogger Kate Spiers – searching for outstanding homes across Scotland. In their quest to find Scotland’s Home of the Year 2021, Anna, Michael and Kate…
Read MoreBelmont House traces its diaspora connections
VISITORS from around the world are helping to piece together the history of Belmont House on Unst. The island, which forms the northernmost tip of the UK, has links with many countries through the Scottish diaspora. Built in 1775 by Thomas Mouat of Garth, a Shetland landowner and businessman, Belmont House was rescued from ruin…
Read MoreWinton Castle restores ‘cherished chimneys’
WINTON Castle in East Lothian is using the quieter months during the coronavirus pandemic to restore its 400-year-old chimneys. The 20 chimneys – each standing as tall as an African elephant – were comissioned by George Seton, 3rd Earl of Winton and 10th Lord Seton. For the six-month restoration project, Niall Braidwood, a sonservation architect…
Read MoreForth Grass Machinery: Garden machinery specialist
FORTH Grass Machinery is a family business based in Dalgety Bay, Fife. We’ve been supplying clients across Fife, Perth, Edinburgh and the Lothians with high quality garden machinery, plant and chainsaw equipment since 2009. We offer a full range of services from sales, hire, parts and service all backed by friendly, expert advice. We’re fully…
Read MoreHive of activity as World Bee Day takes flight
Perthshire is all abuzz for World Bee Day, with Kinross-based Webster Honey placing more than 100 new hives at sites including Crieff, Dunning and the Strathallan Estate. As well as producing honey, the hives will be used in beekeeping workshops for schools and nurseries once they reopen, and to give businesses sponsorship opportunities. Meik Molitor,…
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