HOMES & GARDENS

HOMES & GARDENS

THE LATEST IN SCOTTISH PROPERTY, INTERIORS
AND GARDENS

Creating perfect Zen garden was Martin’s dream

Martin Stepek is one of Scotland's foremost teachers in Mindfulness. He is a published author of three books in the field. Martin began practicing the...
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust CEO Una Richards. Photo: Angus Blackburn

This restoration project is fit for a king

A sympathetic restoration project has brought a hidden historical gem back to life and offers guests a unique place to stay in the capital. You’d...
8be58601-a92f-4beb-8f9a-4092e00c579c

Have designs on success for your bathroom

One of the places at home in which we spend a lot of time is the bathroom. Who doesn't enjoy relaxing in a warm, spacious...

It will be hard to Trump this for slowing traffic

Forget speed cameras to slow the traffic down in a sleepy Scottish village. In Arnprior, in rural West Stirlingshire, the heavy flow of daily commuting...
Garden designer Carolyn Grohmann created the Kellys' perfect garden

A city escape with a beautifully designed garden

Before Tina Kelly and her husband John moved to Edinburgh over 14 years ago, the garden was never a priority. ‘We’d never really lived anywhere...
Prop2

Past and present collide in this Scottish cottage

A beautiful country property blending a traditional cottage with modern extension is currently for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Remilton is a substantial...
2 (1)

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...
Waterfall Cottage 2

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...
The Moorings 1

American Art Deco home in Stranraer goes on sale – with panoramic sea views over Loch Ryan

This stunning American Art Deco home in Stranraer has gone on sale and is said to be one of the finest examples of the art...
Credit: NTS

The 5 best gardens in Scotland to visit this Spring

Us Scots are a nation of gardeners. But whether you’re green-fingered or just enjoy smelling the roses, there is no doubt we have some of...
d381c0b4-2cb6-4709-8a82-e96866189526-0

Tiny uninhabited Scottish island hits the market for just £125,000 – and has views towards Ben Nevis

A tiny Scottish island stretching nearly 10 acres is on the market for just £125,000, with views to the north towards Ben Nevis, Mull and...
Hamish Martin72

Hamish Martin: ‘Nettle is fundamental to these lands’

This month gardening columnist Hamish Martin explains why nettle is so important to these lands.   There is a visible excitement within me when the first nettles start...


Author