HOMES & GARDENS

HOMES & GARDENS

THE LATEST IN SCOTTISH PROPERTY, INTERIORS
AND GARDENS

Hints to protect your home from housebreaking

Property crime is one of the most recorded crimes there is in most countries. In the year 2017 to 2018, Scotland recorded no less than...
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How to cultivate a low-allergy garden

The summer is finally here, and for many of us that means longer days, warmer weather and a greener garden. Unfortunately, the summer also means...
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Some handy gardening tips for busy people

When it comes to having your dream garden, the key barrier for most people is a lack of time and energy to invest. Though costs can...
The White House has been likened to a ship, with the living space on the ‘upper deck’, where
artworks have been chosen to work with the curves and numerous windows. (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Taking a look around Scotland’s Home of the Year

Scotland's home of the year was revealed to be the White House in in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway. The judges of the BBC Scotland show...
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Gardens galore can provide you with inspiration

Needing some tips for your garden this summer? Take a trip to one of the top north east gardens for a little green-fingered inspiration. 1....
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Sculpture Garden designed by Gallery artist and horticulturalist Alex Knubley

The Scottish Gallery has long been an artistic hub nestled in the heart of the Edinburgh New Town, well known for exhibiting contemporary and 20th...
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Best places to live in Scotland revealed – did your area make the list?

Ever wondered where the best place to live in Scotland is? Well, Garrington Property Finders has unveiled their list of the best places to live...
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Methven Castle: Medieval castle once home Queen of Scotland Margaret Tudor hits the market

Methven Castle - once home to Margaret Tudor, the Queen of Scotland - is on the market. Set in rural Perthshire, the medieval property is...
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Remote off-grid home on Knoydart peninsula with its own private beach hits the market

Looking for some peace and quiet? Well this incredible off the grid home on Knoydart peninsula, complete with its own beach, might just be for...
Credit: Robert Perry

Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘It is easy to see why gorse has always been so closely linked to the sun’s energy and light’

Gorse tends to start to flower early and can be seen even in March but it isn’t till May that it comes into full bloom...
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Scots baronial mansion designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh up for sale – and it has some of the best views in Scotland

This incredible Scots baronial mansion on Wemyss Bay beach, which was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is said to have some of the best...
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Life on the Loch: Former timber bothy on shores of Loch Tay hits the market – and comes with a private beach

If you have ever wanted to live on a Scottish Loch, this might just be the property for you - and it comes with a...


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