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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...
HRH Princess Anne and other dignitaries, at the officially reopening of Saughton Park (Photo: Greg Macvean)

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...
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Tower wing of ancient mansion steeped in class

A historic tower wing within an A listed mansion with a superb drawing room all set within renowned gardens is now for sale. Presented by...
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A new beginning for cool commercial interiors

With the growing demand for cool commercial interiors, Kitchens International has created a new stand-alone division – KI Interiors. As the trend for stunning interiors...

Opening Scotland’s gardens to the general public

Discover two remarkable gardens under the Scotland's Gardens Scheme  this Sunday - and help a great cause. Braevallich Farm, by Loch Awe, Argyll, is opening...
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Insh Island: One of Scotland’s last untouched private Islands hits the market

Insh Island, one of Scotland's last untouched private islands has gone on the market - for just £500,000. The island is only accessible by private...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘Whenever I see Red Clover growing wild I can’t help but internally rejoice’

Let me introduce you to one of my favourite wild friends, Red Clover. Whenever I see it growing wild I can’t help but internally rejoice,...
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Entire Scottish island Shuna with ruined castle goes on sale for £5.5million

After 80 years in the ownership of the Gully family, Shuna, in the Slate Islands, is up for sale and it could be yours for...
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Stunning home with an imposing tower, walled gardens and an orchard hits the market

This stunning B-listed home with an imposing tower, overlooking beautiful walled gardens and an orchard has hit the market. Dating back to around 1800, the...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘Mullein isn’t just amazing for us but it serves as a valuable resource for wildlife’

The sheer structure and standing of the truly beautiful Mullein flower means it stands head and shoulders above all the other plants – not unlike...
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Aberdeenshire home inspired by Californian mid-century architecture crowned winner Scotland’s Home of the Year

An Aberdeenshire home inspired by Californian mid-century architecture has been crowned winner of Scotland’s Home of the Year. Hilltop House near Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire – a...


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