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Green fingers earn gold medals for students

Edinburgh-based students have flourished at this year’s Gardening Scotland event. The students, from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), won two pop-up gold awards, six pop-up silver...
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Finding fantastic floral fragrances and colours

Now that summer is finally here and daylight hours are at their longest, the garden will be putting on an exuberant burst of growth and...

Tasty treat as Ideal Home Show Scotland begins

The Ideal Home Show Scotland gets underway today - and there's a bonus for foodies this year. Returning to the SEC, Glasgow from 31 May-3...
We've got some top tips to help your cat enjoy the garden this summer

Top tips to make your garden feline friendly

Scottish cat lovers have been given some top tips to ensure their moggies make the most of their gardens this summer. With the growing season...
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A beautifully extended Scottish farmhouse is for sale

A delightful extended traditional farmhouse dating from 1887 is for sale in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Honeyneuk, in Cuminestown, near...

Organisations join forces for Scotland’s Plant Health Centre

A new organisation looking at the issues affecting Scotland's plantlife has been officially launched. More than 60 experts and stakeholders from the diverse worlds of...
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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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