Posts Tagged ‘homes’
Edinburgh residents invited to Host an Artist
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has launched a new partnership with TheatreDigsBooker to offer affordable accommodation to artists. Edinburgh residents are invited to host a Fringe artist and see a whole new side to the Fringe, sharing a unique experience with one of its creators. The Society have partnered with TheatreDigsBooker, an established accommodation platform…
Read More£1million home sales are the best in a decade
More homes in Scotland were been sold for over £1million in 2018 than in the past decade. Rettie & Co reported a 25% increase in activity year on year, as they sold one in five of all £1m+ properties sold in Scotland last year. Their report says Edinburgh remains the capital of the £1m+ market…
Read MoreFlagship show home is now open to viewers
Family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel are welcoming viewers to their latest show home, The Arran, at their flagship Millerhill development at Shawfair in Midlothian. Millerhill has been designed with plenty of open green space and features an attractive village square at its heart, offering country living on the city’s doorstep within a relaxed and safe…
Read MoreBeautiful home in former Victorian country house
Chartershall House (West) is an elegant and spacious country home, which has been delightfully finished to encapsulate contemporary convenience within period charm. Apportioned from a substantial Victorian house in Stirlingshire, the property is set proudly within around one and a half acres of enchanting gardens and grounds, and presented for sale by Rettie. Formerly a…
Read MoreScots rugby stars try their hand as mix masters
Eden Mill, the official gin of Scottish Rugby, has released a light-hearted video of Scottish rugby stars Adam Hastings and Blair Kinghorn making cocktails inspired by the Six Nations. Guided by an expert Eden Mill mixologist, the tongue-in-cheek video shows the formidable rugby twosome learning how to make cocktails which take their namesakes from those…
Read MoreThey are keeping the ancient skill of farriery alive
Farriery is an ancient skill which has been passed down for centuries. The latest in a long line of Farriers, the Duffs, are well practiced in the art. The Duff family have been shoeing Scotland’s horses for decades. Graeme Duff is the eighth generation of his family to become a farrier. He is now fully…
Read MoreStores aim to get Scotland first footing again
A supermarket is encouraging people across the country to reignite the heritage of Hogmanay by first-footing their neighbours with a lump of coal. Customers across all 96 Scottish Lidl stores can pick up free coal with their shopping from today, Saturday 29 December, a symbol of bringing of warmth and wellbeing for the year ahead.…
Read MoreNew extension at Loch Leven’s Larder opens
Popular lochside destination Loch Leven’s Larder has officially launched its new food hall, bakery and tasting room. Back in 2005, Emma and Robin Niven first opened Loch Leven’s Larder, near Kinross, taking advantage of the beautiful location of their family farm on the banks of Loch Leven. Since starting with only seven staff, a cafe…
Read MoreFlexible living in a home to meet your needs
Future-proof Neat Living Flex homes are a response to the need for higher quality homes across the world. They have taken a comprehensive view of the design and construction of the home – which has resulted in an A rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Customers will be able to enjoy all the benefits of a…
Read MoreAffordable homes in a golden opportunity
An upmarket homebuilder is giving certain buyers the chance to snap up properties at multi-award-winning developments for a fraction of the price – thanks to its Golden Share homes. Working with City of Edinburgh Council, CALA Homes (East) has launched a phase of affordable properties that give house hunters and first-time buyers the perfect opportunity…
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