Posts Tagged ‘property’
Dechmont House is full of Edwardian class
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…
Read MoreModern family home with far reaching views
Oranjemond House is a beautifully appointed detached property with far reaching views over the Cromarty Firth and beyond. Strutt and Parker present to the market this home in Northfield, Invergordon. Oranjemond House is a fantastic family home finished to an exacting standard and brimming with features. The property enjoys an elevated position with superb open aspects…
Read MoreWhisky firm moves into plush new city address
Leading Scotch whisky business Chivas Brothers is to let the entire building at 2-4 Blythswood Square, Glasgow. Acting on behalf of the landlord, Local Authorities Mutual Investment Trust (LAMIT) c/o CCLA Investment Management Ltd, GVA alongside joint agents Graeme Faith & Co has agreed terms with Chivas Brothers which will see the company take a…
Read MoreThis Scottish tower house is brimming with charm
A stunning property full of charm and features, based on a traditional late medieval Scottish tower house, has been brought to the market. Strutt and Parker present White Rose Tower in Kindeace, Invergordon, a truly unique property which has been lovingly created and designed. The attention to detail, craftsmanship and asymmetrical elevations are truly remarkable. In…
Read MoreChristmas is one of the best times to market your home
With festive decorations providing a warm and welcoming feeling to any house, sellers should be encouraged to market their properties over Christmas, according to independent property consultancy Galbraith. Boxing Day is reported as one of the busiest days for house hunters thinking about their next move with spikes in online traffic reported by agents. This…
Read MoreBeautiful views from a home in an elevated position
A spacious four/five bedroom detached property with superb views down Strathnairn is now on the property market. Bell Ingram offer Mains of Faille to the market. It is a well presented five bedroom detached property with the added bonus of a self-contained cottage attached. The property benefits from double glazing and has recently been insulated to the…
Read MoreA vintage Glasgow Christmas at the Tenement House
Christmas comes to the National Trust for Scotland’s Tenement House in Glasgow’s Garnethill this weekend. The extraordinary property is closed for the winter but reopens for two days to show how Christmas was celebrated in the early 20th century, complete with traditional paper and fabric garlands, Christmas music and the parlour laid out for a…
Read MoreShoppers on foot spend more than those who drive there
New research shows that Christmas shoppers who walk to high streets could be spending more than those who drive there. Living Streets Scotland, part of the UK charity for everyday walking, has launched its updated research, The Pedestrian Pound in Edinburgh this week. A review of academic evidence in the report shows that shoppers on…
Read MoreSupport for volunteers is a priority for the NTS
The National Trust for Scotland is celebrating after finding out it has retained its Investing in Volunteers accreditation. The conservation charity is sharing the news today, International Volunteers Day. Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the national standard for volunteer management in the UK. The National Trust for Scotland has held the IiV accreditation since 2009…
Read MoreA home with history and some beautiful views
A quality country house of elegance and comfort offering stunning views over the Solway Firth and beyond to the Lake District coastline is now for sale. The Torrs, in Portling, Dalbeattie, is presented to the market by Galbraith. The Torrs is the former residence of Sir Thomas McAlpine, the house was converted from a cottage…
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