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City dwellers eye farms in search of ‘The Good Life’
URBANITES have spent lockdown dreaming of a move to the countryside, according to figures from an estate agent. Read More
Homes & Gardens
The latest in Scottish property, interiors and gardens
Gardens
NTS gardens springing back into action
THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is preparing to reopen around 30 of its gardens from 6 July. Read More
Gardens
Visitors return to Scotland’s four royal botanic gardens
DETAILS of the reopening of Scotland's four royal botanic gardens will be unveiled on Wednesday, including how to pre-book tickets to enter the Royal ... Read More
Culture
Some NTS sites stay shut to 2022 as £2.5m emergency plea opens
THE National Trust for Scotland has launched an "emergency appeal" to raise £2. Read More
Arts & Antiques
Robert Burns and Harry Potter go under the hammer
LETTERS written by the national bard and a signed copy of the first Harry Potter novel are among the lots up for sale on Wednesday at Lyon & Turn... Read More
Arts & Antiques
Online auction supports Borders artists
TWO horse sculptures gilded in 24-carat gold are among the works going under the hammer at a special online sale on 25 June organised by Jedburgh auct... Read More
Garden Blogs
Tips to make the most of your garden in March
Spring is on its way - the longer daylight hours and warmer soils make for a busy time for the vegetable gardener as the majority of vegetable seeds a... Read More
Garden Blogs
How to garden in a cold climate
Angela Slater from Hayes Garden World gives some advice on your garden during the winter months. Read More
Garden Blogs
How to cultivate a low-allergy garden
The summer is finally here, and for many of us that means longer days, warmer weather and a greener garden. Read More
Garden Blogs
Some handy gardening tips for busy people
When it comes to having your dream garden, the key barrier for most people is a lack of time and energy to invest. Read More
Garden Blogs
Five top tips for gardening kicks this spring
Spring to a gardener is like all your birthdays come at once, there’s so much anticipation and there’s lots to see, smell, touch and even taste. Read More
Garden Blogs
Bring spring into your home with houseplants
Now that spring is on its way, we'll be starting to think of plants in our homes and gardens. Read More
Garden Blogs
Put a spring in your step with expert essential tips
Spring officially started this week, and the UK’s leading garden centre, Dobbies is helping remind us of the reasons why springtime officially makes... Read More
Garden Blogs
We’ll be back in our gardens before we know it
The promise of lighter, longer days is on the horizon - and that means our gardens will come back to life. Read More
Garden Blogs
Grow your own pain relieving chillies at home
There's nothing quite like growing your own plants - especially if they can help with your health. Read More
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Culture
Glasgow artists turn tattie display into community food project
ARTISTS Angus Farquhar and Rudy Kanhye have turned what was intended as a display at the SWG3 complex in Glasgow into a community food project. Read More
Food and Drink
Hive of activity as World Bee Day takes flight
Perthshire is all abuzz for World Bee Day, with Kinross-based Webster Honey placing more than 100 new hives at sites including Crieff, Dunning and the... Read More
Gardens
Win a tour of the Castle of Mey gardens with Alan Titchmarsh
A chance to spend two nights at the Castle of Mey and be given a personal tour by Alan Titchmarsh of the garden created by Her Majesty the Queen Mothe... Read More
Gardens
Garden of plenty
With the lockdown meaning that people are spending ever more time in their gardens, Ed Walling, the head gardener at the National Trust for Scotland p... Read More
Property
Country dreaming…
Anyone dreaming of a huge life change after coronavuris could do worse than look at Meikle Richorn Farm and Holiday Cottages, which is new to the mark... Read More
Arts & Antiques
The ‘Behind Closed Doors Sale’
Edinburgh auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull held a remarkably successful internet sale of 19th and 20th century works of art on 1 April, their first us... Read More
Property
A traditional farmhouse placed on the market
A farmhouse with traditional farm buildings is now for sale. Read More
Property
Carefully restored property from the 19th century
An exceptional listed detached period house from the early 19th century is on the property market. Read More
Property
Traditional farmhouse ideal for family living
A traditional Scottish farmhouse with steading has been made available for sale. Read More