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Revamp your home now spring is here at last

With spring finally making an appearance, and those lazy, lighter evenings on the horizon, now is the perfect time to change up the look and...
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Interior designer creates her dream home in Edinburgh

When interior designer Rachel Richmond and her husband Adrian moved into their New Town property in 2015, they knew that it would take a lot...

Fourth annual show will be blooming lovely

Flower power will come to the fore at a show taking place in Perthshire next month. Organised by the Scottish Auricula and Primula Society, their...
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Tips on how to make the most of your garden this spring

With warmer weather, longer days and blossoming flowers, hedges, trees and shrubs, spring and summer are seasons best spent in the garden. Here, Louise Golden,...
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10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018

From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of...

Housebuilders pursue a pair of prestigious prizes

Luxury and family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been shortlisted for two awards. They are nominated in a pair of categories in this year’s...
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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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