Homes & Gardens
Heart in the Highlands? Your heart could be here
A beautiful former croft in the Scottish Highlands has been brought to the market. Presented for sale by Goldsmith Estates, Barnhill is a delightful cottage and sits within a lovely one acre garden. Sitting in an elevated position within the landscaped grounds the property enjoys stunning views over the pond to the mountains beyond. The…
Read MoreA commanding period property with a listed walled garden
Bonkyl Lodge is an impressive period mansion house set in private grounds with range of dwellings and outbuildings. Built in 1878, Bonkyl Lodge is an impressive and commanding period house set in Preston, Duns, the heart of the Scottish Borders, and surrounded by private grounds including paddocks, grazing fields, stabling and an immaculate C Listed…
Read MoreA beautiful Regency home with spacious grounds
An elegant Regency architectural gem set within glorious grounds is now on the property market. Knight Frank present the Barwhinnock Estate, in Twynholm, an outstanding home with five reception areas, seven bedrooms, and five bathrooms (four ensuite). Barwhinnock is approached through a wide entrance flanked by handsome gate piers. The drive passes the Gate Lodge…
Read MoreDetached cottage ideal for equestrian lovers
A detached equestrian cottage with 1.5 acres or land, plus stables, is now on the market near Blairgowrie. Bell Ingram present Beechwood, in Coupar Angus, a detached traditional cottage set in 1.5 acres. It is constructed of stone with a slate roof and has double glazing and mains gas central heating. Externally, there are a…
Read MoreSeven ways to create your own sleep sanctuary
We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it makes sense to do it well. Sleep affects our health, productivity and happiness, so making sure you have a comfortable and cosy sleep sanctuary that encourages a restful sleep really can change your life. The experts over at Bedfolk who specialise in ultra-comfortable bedding…
Read MoreCapturing a snapshot of Scotland on canvas
The first thing that strikes you about Francis Boag’s expressionist landscape paintings are their vivid colours. Bold patches of reds, blues and purples dominate his work, conveying the emotion and beauty of locations such as Pittenween, Glencoe and Kincardineshire. For Boag, it’s important for people to connect and engage with his work and colour is…
Read MoreScottish housebuilders add second English site
A leading Scottish housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has secured planning permission for its second English housing development. Mactaggart & Mickel Homes England, part of the Mactaggart & Mickel Group, have received planning permission for their second English housing development at East Challow, near Wantage in Oxfordshire. The five-star Home Builder Federation (HBF)-rated housebuilder also…
Read MoreRevamp your home now spring is here at last
With spring finally making an appearance, and those lazy, lighter evenings on the horizon, now is the perfect time to change up the look and feel of your home by adding some brighter colours into the mix. Here, Vanessa Arbuthnott gives her five top tips for creating a spring-inspired home. 1. Update your Cushions The easiest…
Read MoreInterior designer creates her dream home in Edinburgh
When interior designer Rachel Richmond and her husband Adrian moved into their New Town property in 2015, they knew that it would take a lot of work to create their dream home. The five-bedroom home on Northumberland street includes two reception rooms, three bathrooms and is arranged over three floors, with the addition of a…
Read More10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018
From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of the season’s top homeware trends. Perfect Pastels Set the scene for spring by embracing this season’s leading trend – pastels. Think warm, blushing pinks and fresh, minty greens. Pick pastels…
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