Posts Tagged ‘homes’
Developer is all set to launch a trio of new showhomes
Two idyllic developments offering the ‘best of both worlds’ are set to launch their new showhomes in East Lothian later this month. CALA Homes (East) will be presenting two new showhomes at Letham Views in Haddington next Saturday, 25 August. The Gullane development, Fentoun Green, will also welcome its new showhome on the same day.…
Read MoreOn a mission to save Mackintosh’s tea rooms
The woman who rescued one the earlier works of artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is to feature in a new TV documentary. BBC Scotland is to show Mackintosh’s Tea Rooms next week, which tell show in 2014, Glasgow businesswoman Celia Sinclair decided that she wanted to rescue the old Willow Tea Rooms on Glasgow’s…
Read MoreScotland’s retirees face significant property shortfall
People approaching retirement in Scotland are facing a significant financial property shortfall, according to new research. UK planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has published a report, entitled Later Living – Are We Planning for our Future?, which reveals that specialist UK retirement properties built so far have mostly been aimed at the better-off, while…
Read MoreIt’s the last chance to buy at boutique development
Time is running out to own the last remaining ‘showstopper’ showhome at a boutique development near Glasgow. Award-winning, five-star rated housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are offering the last remaining property at their exclusive Red Lion development in the sought-after suburb of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. The Cramond is a five-bedroom detached villa over three…
Read MoreCelebrating the past as park looks to the future
A new chapter has begun in the life of a popular country park. Barmoor Park Country Park, in Lowick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, has officially opened its new building, Hedley Hall. It was a special occasion for the Lamb family, who own and run the park, as it is named after Hedley, the co-founder of the park. Ann…
Read MoreHousebuilder is first in Scotland to get award
Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have become the first housebuilder in Scotland to be awarded the coveted Investors in People Platinum accreditation – and the second across the UK. The IIP Platinum accolade is the highest level which can be achieved against the Investors in People Standard. Only 2% of IIP-accredited organisations in the UK –…
Read MoreTake a look at the video of this home with a difference
Over the last year, Scottish Field has presented many unique homes by rivers – but none of them have actually been located on the water. Clyde Property present to the market Gerda of Glasgow, a two bedroom Dutch barge. This is a unique and peaceful home with bags of character, moored at Speirs Wharf, Glasgow,…
Read MoreOwn your own holiday home with Wood Leisure
With six award winning family owned holiday parks located throughout scenic Scotland, Wood Leisure offer a wide range of new and pre-owned caravan holiday homes and lodges to buy. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or somewhere to enjoy fun filled weekends and activities, Wood Leisure hope to create lasting memories for many years…
Read MoreGlasgow home developer shortlisted for national Housebuilder Awards
Glasgow-based Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been named as finalists in two categories of the 2018 Housebuilder Awards The family-run company has made the final in the Best Training or Recruitment category for their programme to train, develop and train their staff. They’ve also been shortlisted for Best Community Initiative for their fund which provides…
Read MoreNew solution launched to counter flooding danger
When glorious sunshine is covering Scotland on days like today, it’s easy to forget about the danger of flooding. Edinburgh-based inventor, Gary Martin, has pioneered a new high-tech solution to help people in flood risk areas developed through Scottish Government’s CivTech programme. Supported by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Scottish Flood Forum has…
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