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A private home within travelling distance of Scotland’s big two cities
A delightful traditional dwelling situated within commuting distance of larger populations is now available. Situated in a very private and idyllic position with a peaceful outlook over the surrounding countryside, Galbraith present The Allen, Buchlyvie, in Stirlingshire. The Allen is a charming property of traditional stone construction set under a slate roof and provides spacious and…
Read MoreCelebrating Scotland’s magnificent culture and landscape for a weekend
A celebration of the Scottish landscape and cultural heritage is being held later this month. Visitors are being invited to take part in a traditional Wassail event, a human symphony and much more, as part of a weekend of free family-friendly activities in and around South Lanarkshire’s Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, Larkhall and Quarter, on…
Read MoreLinlithgow Hill offers impressive views from a rural location
A modern house designed and built in 1971 and located in a beautiful rural spot is now available for sale. Savills is marketing Linlithgow Hill, which is located less than two miles from the historic town of Linlithgow. The house sits in a raised position giving stunning views over rolling countryside to the Avon viaduct…
Read MoreAn ideal home if you do like to be beside the sea
A charming traditional farmhouse property near the Solway Coast offers a pleasant retreat into history. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Shawhill House and Seascape Cottage, Dundrennan, Dumfries and Galloway, is a charming traditional farmhouse with grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres (0.55 ha). Situated in a stunning elevated coastal position with breath-taking views over the…
Read MoreRarely-available home in Auchertarder hits the property market
A traditional property is on the market in Auchterarder. Galbraith is pleased to announce that Ardenvohr is for sale, for offers over £575,000. The property is an impressive detached house in a quiet residential street close to the centre of the highly desirable small town of Auchterarder. Ardenvohr is notable for its well-proportioned rooms, period features…
Read MoreGeorgian terraced home combines elegance and period charm
A charming Georgian terraced property with a garden and private parking is presently available. Knight Frank present this three bedroom house for sale in Comely Bank, Edinburgh. Located in one of Edinburgh’s most popular areas, this pretty house is just moments away from Stockbridge High Street. The house combines two elegant reception rooms with three double…
Read MoreScots actress Karen Gillan is new ambassador for Edinburgh International Film Festival
Scots actress Karen Gillan has been announced as a patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival’s The Young & the Wild strand. Born in Inverness in 1987, Karen is best known for her role as Amy Pond in Doctor Who, and for portraying Nebula in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, a role which she…
Read MoreOne quarter of house sales in Scotland continue to go to buyers from England
Changes in stamp duty levels in unlikely to deter buyers south of the border from snapping up a property in Scotland. It is expected that in 2018, one-quarter of all house sales in Scotland will be made by buyers from England. Experts say the number of Scottish properties being snapped up by English buyers should…
Read MorePalatial elegance, majestic character and architectural heritage from the Playfair at Donaldson’s
An incredible opportunity has arisen to purchase a stunning home in one of the most iconic and majestic buildings in Edinburgh. Donaldson’s is set amidst 18 acres of elegant grounds and is dominated by the central Playfair Building: built in the 1840s and designed in the style of a Jacobean palace by world-famous Scottish architect…
Read MoreFestive season was a real cracker in Edinburgh – and the figures prove it
Edinburgh’s Christmas celebration was its biggest ever season with a huge 13% increase in ticket sales. Last year marked the fifth year of Underbelly producing Edinburgh’s Christmas for the City of Edinburgh Council and the biggest ever year for the city’s six week-long festive celebrations. A record-breaking 781,520 tickets were snapped up to Edinburgh’s Christmas…
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