Buy-to-let a stunning lodge at Balloch Park

By Kenny Smith | July 10, 2018

Offering investment buyers a superb return together with tax savings, buying one of the luxury timber lodges at Balloch Park, Kenmore, could be 2018’s brightest investment opportunity yet. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the development as soon as they can, with the first phase of bespoke, custom-built timber lodges now more than half way…

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Restaurants and chefs doing their bit for the planet

By Kenny Smith | June 27, 2018

A restaurant movement aimed at promoting sustainability across the food industry has made its way to Scotland’s capital. Created by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, the One Planet Plate campaign works in partnership with a number of top chefs and restaurants to create dishes which have a low carbon footprint, include higher quality meat and celebrate…

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Space, comfort and style can be found at Aonach Mor

By Kenny Smith | May 23, 2018

A substantial bespoke architect-design home is now available in the heart of Scotland’s central belt. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, Aonach Mor is an exceptionally spacious home, which was thoughtfully designed, by the present owners, to support a most comfortable family lifestyle. Built in 1991, the house was finished to a high specification,…

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Book review: Flodden by Gary Mill

By Kenny Smith | April 8, 2018

What’s the story? Flodden is a fantastic mixture of Scottish history and thoughtfully constructed fiction. The novel focuses on the epic battle between Scotland and England which took place on the slopes of Branxton Hill in Northumbria in 1513. It tells the story of King James IV of Scotland and a young arrow maker named…

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Scots urged to cut down on their kitchen waste

By Kenny Smith | March 28, 2018

Scotland’s national chef Gary Maclean is urging Scots to help fight climate change by making small changes in their kitchens. The MasterChef winner is supporting the national campaign from the Scottish Government to encourage people in Scotland to address climate change. The latest Scottish Household Survey, published by the Scottish Government, revealed that over half…

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Edinburgh group is UK Salon of the Year at beauty awards

By Kenny Smith | March 9, 2018

Edinburgh-based salon group Zen Lifestyle is celebrating having been crowned the UK’s Salon of the Year at the prestigious Professional Beauty Awards – the Oscars of the beauty industry. The national awards are the most prestigious and established in the country for the beauty, spa, nails and aesthetics markets. Zen Lifestyle beat off competition from around the UK…

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This 1730 manse could be the answer to your prayers

By Reporter | February 1, 2018

Foddery Lodge is a country manse built in 1730 and standing in its own grounds with three adjoining cottages. Located midway between Dingwall and the Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer in the heart of Mackenzie Country, this six-bedroom home is brought to the market by Strutt & Parker. Fodderty Lodge is a C listed building…

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Edinburgh salon collection nominated for two UK industry awards

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

An Edinburgh salon collection has been named a finalist for a UK industry award – Salon of the Year – at the 2018 Professional Beauty Awards. Zen Lifestyle, as well as Cameron House, are in the running for for Day Spa of the Year. The national awards are the most prestigious and established in the…

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Edwardian class in a stunning home with impressive views

By Reporter | January 4, 2018

A fine, late-Edwardian house with elegant period features and ties to local heritage is now available. Dechmont House, in Deans, Livingston, presides over approximately one acre of established garden grounds, and offers flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with splendid, southerly views to the Pentland Hills. Brought to the market by Rettie, Dechmont House is a handsome…

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