Posts Tagged ‘Borders’
Thoughtful design in the perfect family home
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
Read MoreKeep your garden growing in the heatwave
As temperatures sizzle across Scotland, Brian Hawthorn, horticulturist at Cardwell Garden Centre, offers hot tips to make sure your plants and flowers continue to thrive. Droplets of water on leaves can magnify the sun’s rays, scorching your plants. Water your garden in the cooler temperatures of the evening using a watering can or hose with…
Read MoreThis property has some of Scotland’s most beautiful views
Tigh Na Muic is located within a beautiful setting surrounded by some of Scotland’s most magnificent and inspiring scenery. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Tigh Na Muic is a detached house built in 2012 by AKG Homes, a local well established builder and benefits from NHBC cover until 2022. With a modern open plan internal layout…
Read MoreA bright bungalow offering great country aspects
A spacious detached bungalow offering tremendous countryside views is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Roundlewood, near Kelso, enjoys an excellent rural location a short distance to the north east of Stichill. The property enjoys magnificent south easterly outlooks over the Tweed Valley to the Cheviots. Roundlewood is an attractive modern detached bungalow offering versatile,…
Read MoreSupermarket’s festival of beer is underway
A host of Scottish breweries are celebrating a summer sales boost expected to be worth over £110,000. Aldi is holding its Scottish Beer Festival, which returns to stores across the country today (Thursday 28 June). The in-store festival – which has championed Scottish breweries since its inception in 2012 – shines a spotlight on the…
Read MoreAcclaimed birdlife artist to show his work in Scotland
An impressive exhibition of birdlife is coming to Scotland next month. The show of work by Michael Warren is being shown by the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, at their headquarters in Waterston House, Aberlady, East Lothing, from 14 July–29 August. Michael will return to the Donald Watson Gallery to present new paintings. He has been a…
Read MoreSee the very best of Scotland this summer from your tent
Summer has most definitely arrived in Scotland, and what better way is there to make the most of the sun by camping in the great outdoors? The warm, dry weather is the perfect opportunity to dust off the camping gear and set off on an adventure in Scotland. What better way is there to unwind…
Read MoreSir Walter Scott’s home for sale – at over £1.25million
Sir Walter Scott’s favourite home, a magnificent A-listed mansion set above the River Tweed, is for sale. Ashiestiel House, in Clovenfords, Selkirkshire, is presented for sale by Savills, this magnificent home has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms, two secondary bedrooms, a gardener’s cottage, outbuildings, a garage, gardens and parkland. Set above the…
Read MoreThis 19th century cottage has all you need today
A 19th century cottage has been beautifully modernised and upgraded. Presented by Galbraith, Bedrule Mill, near Denholm, in the Scottish Borders, has been modernised, upgraded and extended since 2005. The cottage sits within approximately 25 acres of land on the side of a spring fed fresh water rill and enjoys tremendous privacy whilst being within…
Read MoreNew book aims to inspire Scotland’s natural sights
Golden eagles, beavers, ospreys and pine martens will take centre stage in a landmark new conservation book aiming to inspire a sea change in attitudes towards a wilder Scotland. Scotland: A Rewilding Journey will lay out a vision of how rewilding could transform Scotland and benefit its people and wildlife. It is being supported by…
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