Homes & Gardens
Fancy living here? Underground water tank in Scotland’s most sought-after seaside town hits the market
A B-listed water tank almost entirely underground in Scotland’s most sought-after seaside town has hit the market. Dating back to 1905, The Heugh Water Tank, was once a working reservoir but it now stands as an architecturally distinctive circular brick-and-concrete structure, topped with a twelve-sided slated roof. With planning permission now in place, it’s a…
Read MoreGardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘St John’s Wort is magical in every sense’
There is no other plant that signifies the Summer Solstice like St John’s Wort. It is magical in every sense of the word, ancient, filled with tradition and healing. I always harvest the flowers on 21 June as its energies represent the sun in Celtic traditions. I harvest the flowers and fill a jar with…
Read MoreBest places to live in Scotland revealed – did your area make the list?
Ever wondered where the best place to live in Scotland is? Well, Garrington Property Finders has unveiled their list of the best places to live in Scotland. Bridge of Allan has been crowned as this year’s best place to live, it has been revealed. Garrington Property Finders ranked more than 160 communities across Scotland…
Read MoreMethven Castle: Medieval castle once home Queen of Scotland Margaret Tudor hits the market
Methven Castle – once home to Margaret Tudor, the Queen of Scotland – is on the market. Set in rural Perthshire, the medieval property is one of Scotland’s foremost royal castles and comes with a wealth of history. From 1100 the castle was owned by the De-Mowbray Family who later sided with the English in…
Read MoreRemote off-grid home on Knoydart peninsula with its own private beach hits the market
Looking for some peace and quiet? Well this incredible off the grid home on Knoydart peninsula, complete with its own beach, might just be for you. Doune Bay Lodge, in the Scottish Highlands, has stunning views over the Sound of Sleat to the Isle of Skye – and the UK’s remotest pub is your local.…
Read MoreGardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘It is easy to see why gorse has always been so closely linked to the sun’s energy and light’
Gorse tends to start to flower early and can be seen even in March but it isn’t till May that it comes into full bloom when the hills look like a bright yellow explosion and the air is scented with its sweet subtle coconut aroma. There is a lovely saying that ‘when gorse is in…
Read MoreScots baronial mansion designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh up for sale – and it has some of the best views in Scotland
This incredible Scots baronial mansion on Wemyss Bay beach, which was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is said to have some of the best views in Scotland, is up for sale. Dunloe House is steeped in history. It was built by the Bannatyne Stewart family in 1890 using the famous Glasgow architects Honeyman and…
Read MoreLife on the Loch: Former timber bothy on shores of Loch Tay hits the market – and comes with a private beach
If you have ever wanted to live on a Scottish Loch, this might just be the property for you – and it comes with a private beach. Nestled in an elevated position overlooking the breathtaking Loch Tay, Waterfall Cottage is a former timber bothy turned four bedroom cottage. Set within 2.45 acres of land, the…
Read MoreAmerican Art Deco home in Stranraer goes on sale – with panoramic sea views over Loch Ryan
This stunning American Art Deco home in Stranraer has gone on sale and is said to be one of the finest examples of the art style in Scotland, with panoramic sea views over Loch Ryan. The property features in The Scottish Thirties book, an introduction to architecture, published in 1987. With its flat roofs, curved…
Read MoreThe 5 best gardens in Scotland to visit this Spring
Us Scots are a nation of gardeners. But whether you’re green-fingered or just enjoy smelling the roses, there is no doubt we have some of the best gardens in the country. From peaceful Perthshire’s Branklyn Gardens, to the grand splendour of Culzean Castle, you’ll find gardens of every kind. Here’s our pick of the best…
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