Brian’s garden is one for the whole family to enjoy

Tucked away near off Edinburgh’s Ravelston Dykes, Brian Hunter’s garden is a botanical haven designed with family get togethers in mind. Three different seating areas mean that whatever the time of day, there will be a space getting the sun and the most recent addition to the garden is the addition of a summer house…

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Views over the river make for an ideal break

NE250 Hotel Review: Banchory Lodge Hotel The hotel: Just a few minutes off the NE250 route, Banchory Lodge Hotel is a beautiful country property set in 12 acres on the banks of the River Dee. We arrived in the dark so it wasn’t until the morning when we stepped out onto the terrace that we…

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Scotch Whisky gets protected legal recognition from New Zealand

Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection form down under, to protect its brand name. The Scotch Whisky Association’s application to register ‘Scotch Whisky’ as a Geographical Indication (GI) has been successful in New Zealand. This recognition means the term ‘Scotch Whisky’ can only be used on whisky produced in Scotland in accordance with…

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Contemporary living in the New Town with a beautifully modernised flat

Enjoy the benefits of living in the heart of Scotland’s capital with this impressive modernised flat. Knight Frank present this home Frederick Street, a popular street situated within the very heart of Edinburgh’s New Town and is a short walk from some of the city centre’s fashionable streets such as George Street and Princes Street. The…

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Property with a connection to Robert the Bruce is offered for sale

A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on the stunning West Highland beach where Robert the Bruce landed while fleeing the English following an early setback, is being offered for sale. Located in the tiny Kintyre hamlet of…

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Scottish estate offers a large home, private bay and shore front

Sandaig House is a superb 105 acre estate with spacious accommodation and a private bay and shore front to Loch Nevis. Presented by Savills, Sandaig House as it is seen today is the culmination and collaboration of the former Sandaig House and Sandaig Lodge being merged into one substantial unit, although the current owners still…

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New Town flat offers everything you need in the heart of Edinburgh

A perfect two bedroom purpose built New Town flat is for sale in Edinburgh. This is a stunning first floor flat that has been beautifully renovated, in Dundas Street, at the heart of New Town, presented by Knight Frank. Classic Georgian proportions and period features have been cleverly combined with stylish contemporary design resulting in…

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Another fantastic honour for Scotland’s tennis hero Andy Murray

Scottish tennis hero Andy Murray’s Victorian mansion has become one of only two Five Star Gold Country House Hotels in Scotland following a grading by VisitScotland. Cromlix, located three miles from Dunblane, received the highest award possible from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards and outstanding customer…

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Get hold of a couple of outstanding properties for £665,000

West Freuchies and the Mill House are stunning properties that have to be viewed. Bell Ingram presents to the market West Freuchies, a substantial property which was constructed around 1995 using the stone reclaimed from the original steading which stood there. It has a pitched slate roof. Adjoining the main house, but independently accessed, is the…

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North of Scotland property market is showing a rise in sales

The property market in the north of Scotland is showing healthy signs. Leading independent property consultancy Galbraith, has published its summary of Aberdeenshire and Inverness-shire property sales for the final quarter of 2017. The firm reports a significant increase in sales for the quarter and it is apparent that demand from local buyers is underpinning…

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