Homes & Gardens
Make the most of your garden – by starting work now
March is truly the start of the new season for gardeners. The weather improves, soil warms and drifts of bright yellow daffodils proclaim that spring is here. Dobbies resident gardening expert, Louise Golden, explains how to get your garden into shape for the months ahead: Whatever the size of your outside space, there are plenty…
Read MoreProperty with a connection to Robert the Bruce is offered for sale
A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on the stunning West Highland beach where Robert the Bruce landed while fleeing the English following an early setback, is being offered for sale. Located in the tiny Kintyre hamlet of…
Read MoreForest freehold is available as a whole or in three lots
A freehold on an area of forest in Galloway is currently available. John Clegg & Co offer to the market the Glenling Woods, which are located in the Machars area of Wigtownshire. For sale as a freehold or in three lots, the woodlands are located next to the B7005 road which runs from Bladnoch to the…
Read MoreA modernised flat for sale in Edinburgh’s vibrant New Town
A two bedroom main door flat in a vibrant New Town location is currently for sale. Knight Frank present this property in Broughton Place, Edinburgh. This is a handsome main door flat in a highly sought after street. A combination of the location, entertaining space and two double bedrooms makes this a very appealing proposition…
Read MoreAberdeenshire house looks stunning as businesses come together
An Aberdeenshire house was the star of an amazing photoshoot. Raemoir House, in Banchory, which is magnificent in stature yet welcoming in atmosphere, was the perfect back drop for the collaboration between local business to come together to show case their talents in their latest photoshoot. Laura Lane, founder of Love Laura Lane Cakes, said:…
Read MoreHopetoun House and Estate rewards long-serving staff and guides
Staff at a stately home near Edinburgh have been honoured for their dedication. Hopetoun House, on the outskirts of the capital, is renowned for keeping members of staff for exceptionally long periods of time, many of whom stay on as volunteers upon retiremente. Recently, loyal members of staff were awarded for their time spent working…
Read MoreScotland is urged to do more recycling in 2018
Scottish householders are being urged to resolve to recycle more in 2018. Almost two-thirds of waste that ends up in non-recyclable waste bins – or ‘the bin that goes to landfill’ – in Scottish households could have been recycled, according to a new Zero Waste Scotland report. The report, the Composition of Household Waste at…
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