Posts Tagged ‘property’
Historic desk returns to The Hill House
A desk owned by the man who commissioned The Hill House has returned to the property for the first time in over 60 years. When the Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed house was completed in 1904, the desk was placed at the heart of the property’s library by owner, publisher Walter Blackie. It remained in The Hill…
Read MoreNew road boosts property market in Aberdeen
The Aberdeenshire property market has been positively impacted by the new £1bn Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. This has created a fast link for commuters to the north, west and south of the city. That’s according to new quarterly figures released by Galbraith covering the second quarter of the year (April – June 2019) which shows…
Read MoreSecond home buyers boost Scots property market
The Highlands property market has witnessed an extremely active period in terms of property sales, boosted by second-home buyers. That’s according to new quarterly figures released by Galbraith covering 1 April – 30 June. Property sales handled by the team in Inverness increased almost twofold over this period in comparison to the previous quarter, with…
Read MoreB&B in the shadow of Ben Nevis is on the market
One of Fort William’s best-known B&Bs is now on the property market. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, The Gantocks, which enjoys panoramic views across Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills, is currently operating as a 5* Bed and Breakfast but would equally make a superb family home. The spacious accommodation at The Gantocks is…
Read MoreA versatile bungalow in an area of natural beauty
An impressive detached bungalow in an excellent residential location has been brought to the market for the first time. Windsmere, in Parkdaill, Hawick, is an impressive detached bungalow which was built by the current owner in 1952/53. Presented by Galbraith, the generally bright, versatile and well maintained family sized accommodation is all at ground floor…
Read MoreHints to protect your home from housebreaking
Property crime is one of the most recorded crimes there is in most countries. In the year 2017 to 2018, Scotland recorded no less than 418,000 crimes. These crimes involved property theft, damage to household property, and housebreaking. This only means that there are a lot of homeowners in Scotland have unreliable home security system…
Read MoreConverted mill for sale on a whisky estate
A delightful former mill located close to a picturesque village has been brought to the market. Galbraith present Lagavullin Mill, which is situated in a quiet hamlet on the banks of Grassfield Burn which flows gently past the property into West Loch Tarbert, at the head of the Kintyre Peninsula. The property presents a rare…
Read MoreMagnificent seven in a baronial Victorian villa
A seven bedroom baronial style Victorian villa, set within generously proportioned garden grounds, is now on the property market. Craigendarroch House is an imposing granite built seven bedroom detached Victorian villa, built during 1869 by the Hall family in Ballater, Royal Deeside. During the 1920s there were a number of structural additions, while it is…
Read MorenHouse modular home designer arrives in Scotland
Prefabricated modular home designer nHouse has arrived in Scotland. They have appointed Scottish property expert Graham Scott to represent the company. Based in Stirling, Graham will be helping self-builders, developers and local authorities to turn their nHouse projects into reality. nHouse was established in 2016 by Richard Hywel Evans and Nick Fulford. The company came…
Read MoreIt’s a special fun day that’s just for dogs
Pet pooches are set to compete for a series of lighthearted titles and prizes as the annual Fun Dog Show returns to Dumfries House tomorrow. The family-friendly event, which will take place on the estate between 2pm and 4.30pm on Thursday 25 July, will see dogs take part in a series of show categories at…
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