Homes & Gardens
Rare glimpse inside rock star’s pad as Marillion singer Fish puts home on the market
Fans of Fish, the former frontman of cult prog rock band Marillion, are getting a rare glimpse inside the star’s world after he put his Scottish home on the market. The singer has lived in the countryside at Spittalrig, near Haddington in East Lothian, since 1988. But now he is now preparing to start a…
Read MoreSt Andrews surpasses North Berwick as most expensive coastal town in Scotland
St Andrews is the most expensive place to buy a home by the coast in Scotland, according to the latest analysis from Bank of Scotland. Homes in the area – known for its world-famous university and golf courses – cost £423,419 on average, marginally up from 2022. The results push North Berwick into second place.…
Read MoreOld Purves Hall: Peel tower dating back to 1600’s goes on the market
This stunning historic home, which was once a peel tower dating back to the 1600’s, has gone on the market. Old Purves Hall sits in the rural Berwickshire Countryside, just seven miles from Kelso, and is on sale for offers over £950,000. The six-bedroom home, which has retained a number of period features, comes with…
Read MoreWoodlands, Inverness: Home designed by renowned Scottish architect Alexander Ross goes on sale
A country house in Inverness designed by the renowned Scottish architect Alexander Ross has gone on the market for £1.25 million. Built in 1863, Woodlands stands as a tribute to Ross who was one of Scotland’s most influential architects. His extraordinary architectural career spanned over five decades, during which he undertook around 1,000 projects, leaving…
Read MoreScottish coastal estate with incredible views to Orkney Isles and its own private island on sale
A Scottish coastal estate with incredible views to the Orkney Isles and its own private island has gone on the market for £1.5milion. Rispond Lodge Estate in Sutherland comes with a B-listed principal house, holiday cottages, sheltered harbour, moorland, and beaches. Set on the shores of Loch Eriboll, the historic estate has beautiful views to…
Read MoreHistoric 19th century castle overlooking the River Tweed hits the market
A historic 19th century castle overlooking the River Tweed has gone on sale for £1.1 million. Castle Hills House, in Berwick Upon Tweed, has an interesting history. It was originally a single tower which was extended in the 1820’s as a Dower House for the Askew family, who owned the nearby Pallinsburn Estate. In 1945,…
Read MoreSanda Island: Scots island with its own helipad and pub hits the market
An entire Scottish island has hit the market and it comes with some incredible extras – including its own helipad, seven houses, a tavern, and stunning and sandy beaches. Sanda Island, in Argyll and Bute off the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula, is on sale for offers over £2.5million. The incredible island spans across…
Read MoreThe Broch: Drystone home on Harris inspired by Iron Age named Scotland’s Greatest Escape
A drystone home on the Isle of Harris, inspired by the Iron Age, has been named Scotland’s Greatest Escape. Situated on the Borve Lodge Estate, The Broch was created by owners, husband and wife Adam and Cathra Kelliher. The couple, who also own Taransay – the UK’s largest uninhabited island – bought the estate in…
Read MoreThe Coconut Compost Company: Coconut husks are being used an alternative to peat
Sponsored Content | As farmers look to move away from the unsustainable use of peat, many have turned to a rather unusual product as an alternative. Previously a waste product, many farmers across the UK have discovered that coconut husks could be the answer to their environmental needs. The coir has excellent water-holding abilities and…
Read MoreIslay House: One of UK’s most historic properties goes on sale
Perched at the centre of the Whisky Isle, it is one of Britain’s most historic houses, having hosted distinguished guests from Prime Ministers to Queen Elizabeth II. But now Islay House has gone on the market, ten years after it was turned into a hotel by its current owners. From the breathtaking views across the…
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