Homes & Gardens
Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year revealed
A traditional Victorian home in Lesmahagow has been crowded the winner of Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year 2024. Interior designers Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and architect Danny Campbell judged five festive homes during the hour-long Christmas special on BBC One Scotland before crowning the champion. Festive Farmhouse, in South Lanarkshire, is home to Angela…
Read MoreScottish castle visited by Robert Burns in line for £2 million restoration after being sold to new owner
A historic Scottish castle visited by Robert Burns could be in line for a major restoration after being sold to a new owner. Baltersan Castle is thought to have inspired architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, was visited by poets Robert Burns and John Keats, and a restoration plan was even pitched to the multi-millionaire investors on…
Read MoreHamish Martin: ‘Known as the tree of knowledge, hazel was one of the first trees to colonise these lands on the retreat of the ice age’
Gardening columnist Hamish Martin delves into the history of the hazel tree this month and explores how it became entrenched in our ancient history, beliefs and customs. Why choose Hazel for the month of January when you can harvest the leaves in spring for medicine and the nuts in autumn for food. It isn’t…
Read MoreHamish Martin: ‘There is nothing more spiritually uplifting than walking within a Scots Pine wood in December’
This month we are delighted to welcome Scottish Field’s newest columnist, Perthshire-based herbologist Hamish Martin. A lecturer on herbs at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, forager and nature lover Hamish will be sharing his knowledge and love of plants in a new monthly column. This month he shines the spotlight on Scots Pine. …
Read MoreThe benefits of using a property finder in Scotland
Sponsored Content | Finding and securing the right property isn’t always easy. That’s where a property finder like Garrington can help. Navigating the Scottish Property Market Finding and securing the right property isn’t always straightforward, which is where a professional property finder can offer invaluable assistance. In Scotland’s property market, where gazumping is rare and…
Read MoreRare Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage New Town hits the market
A Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh that lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site has gone on the market for more than £4 million. Buyers have a rare opportunity to snap up the property which is situated in one of the city’s most coveted addresses in the New Town. The house is arguably one of a…
Read MoreScotland’s best building 2024 shortlist revealed
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed its 2024 shortlist for the Best Building in Scotland award. It is one of the most prestigious architectural prizes in Scotland – and five buildings in Scotland have made the shortlist for the top honour. The skilful re-use of existing buildings is a noticeable theme…
Read MoreScotland’s Home of the Year finalist up for sale as incredible mill conversion hits the market
A stunning three-bedroom mill conversion that featured on the final of Scotland’s Home of the Year is up for sale. Spottes Mill, in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, made it to the final of the BBC series back in 2021 having been transformed from a former grain store into a stunning mill-style house. Now it is…
Read MoreWhere to buy a coastal property in Scotland
Sponsored Content | With sea views, beaches, coastal walks, sailing and water sports, coastal property in Scotland is extremely sought after. Independent Buying Agent Garrington has provides insight into some places worth considering when looking to buy a coastal property in Scotland. Property in the Hebrides The Inner and Outer Hebrides, located off Scotland’s…
Read MoreFormer Italian consulate on one of Glasgow’s most expensive streets hits the market
A stunning nine-bedroom Victorian town house on one of Glasgow’s most expensive streets has been put up for sale for £2.5million. La Casa, located on Park Circus, it was an Italian social club in the early 1930s before going on to become the former Italian consulate. It was designed by Charles Wilson and James Boucher in…
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