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Ten fantastic places to visit in… Perth
Perth was given the title of 'The Fair City' by Sir Walter Scott, and hundreds of years later, it's easy to see why the name...

The scent of lavender will be hitting our noses
As one of the most popular plants in gardens across the UK, the scent of lavender will soon fill the Scottish countryside as fields burst...

Student inspired at Chelsea Flower Show
For budding horticulturist Colin Palmer, a trip to the Chelsea Flower Show has helped sow the seeds for future plans. Colin, 32, from Livingston, is...

Royal approval completes historic park reopening
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened Edinburgh’s historic Saughton Park. Following a £8m seven-year renovation project to fully refurbish and reinstate many...

Hamish Martin: ‘Ground Elder is a staple food source in our family – and it has fabulous benefits for wildlife’
This month gardening columnist Hamish Martin explains why seeing the shoots of Ground Elder unfurl is a spring delight, as he explores the many uses of this versatile...

Hamish Martin: ‘I have always been grateful for cleavers, it’s the best at getting rid of the nasties and supporting the immune system’
This month gardening columnist Hamish Martin explains the healing properties of cleavers, or sticky willie as most of us know them, and why we should recognise...

Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year revealed
A traditional Victorian home in Lesmahagow has been crowded the winner of Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2024. Interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale...

Scottish castle visited by Robert Burns in line for £2 million restoration after being sold to new owner
A historic Scottish castle visited by Robert Burns could be in line for a major restoration after being sold to a new owner. Baltersan Castle is thought...