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The Lorimer dining room at Marchmont

Historic Scottish home wins major restoration title

The owners of one of Scotland’s finest historic homes are celebrating after winning a major UK restoration award. Marchmont House, an 18th century Palladian mansion...

A garden that’s a labour of love and a tribute too

Dr Ian Wallace moved to Rivaldsgreen House in Edinburgh with his wife 36 years ago. And although some of the garden was well established there...
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The incredible transformation of this Georgian property

When Julie Allan and her family moved into their property on Edinburgh's Gillespie Street, it bore very little resemblance to the family home that it...
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 Trewern Fawr, Llwynpiod, Tregaron, Ceredigion,


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Grow how know how as gardening gets younger

To many younger people, getting out into the garden is something that the older generation does to while away the hours. Of course, they're wrong,...

Chef-patron urges us all to grow our own food

Today marks the start of National Allotment Week in the UK. No longer are allotments seen as something that is reserved for retirement but instead...
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Keep your garden alive in the heat of August

Traditionally one of the hottest months of the year, August is the time to relax in the garden enjoying long summer days. Watering is key...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...


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