Homes & Gardens
The Broch: Drystone home on Harris inspired by Iron Age named Scotland’s Greatest Escape
A drystone home on the Isle of Harris, inspired by the Iron Age, has been named Scotland’s Greatest Escape. Situated on the Borve Lodge Estate, The Broch was created by owners, husband and wife Adam and Cathra Kelliher. The couple, who also own Taransay – the UK’s largest uninhabited island – bought the estate in…
Read MoreThe Coconut Compost Company: Coconut husks are being used an alternative to peat
Sponsored Content | As farmers look to move away from the unsustainable use of peat, many have turned to a rather unusual product as an alternative. Previously a waste product, many farmers across the UK have discovered that coconut husks could be the answer to their environmental needs. The coir has excellent water-holding abilities and…
Read MoreIslay House: One of UK’s most historic properties goes on sale
Perched at the centre of the Whisky Isle, it is one of Britain’s most historic houses, having hosted distinguished guests from Prime Ministers to Queen Elizabeth II. But now Islay House has gone on the market, ten years after it was turned into a hotel by its current owners. From the breathtaking views across the…
Read MoreRiver Brora: Stretch of fishing river on the market for £825k
A prestigious stretch of the River Brora with productive fishing has hit the market for £825,000. Lower Brora Fishings comprises three miles of left bank fishing, with a 10-year annual average catch return of 124 salmon and 18 sea trout, in a beautiful, peaceful Highland setting. The landholding extends to about 115.9 hectares with amenity…
Read MoreMelville Street: Georgian townhouse on prestigious Edinburgh street hits market for £2.5million
A stunning Georgian townhouse on one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious streets has hit the market for £2.5million. The six-bedroom house, on Melville Street, was built in 1825 but has been completely refurbished, inside and out, between 2021 to 2023. On the ground level, there is an impressive kitchen/dining room and a charming sitting room to…
Read MoreSnap up free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, will be back at the SEC, Glasgow on 11-12 May 2024. Whether you’re an experience renovator or self-builder, or planning your first project, you’ll find out everything you need to make your ideas a reality at the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored…
Read MoreKingsburgh House: Isle of Skye property with links to Flora Macdonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie for sale
It was once home to Flora Macdonald and the place where she and fugitive Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped to after evading capture from the Redcoat Government in 1746. But now the former laird’s house, on the Isle of Skye, is up for sale along with more than 13 acres of land for £300,000. Kingsburgh House…
Read MoreAuchreoch: Land where Robert the Bruce’s army disposed of their weapons 700 years ago for sale
It’s where Robert the Bruce’s army disposed of their weapons after their defeat at the Battle of Dalrigh more than 700 years ago. But now Auchreoch, an extensive area of land lying within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, has gone on the market for £2 million. In the northern section of Auchreoch lies ‘Lochan…
Read MoreScotland’s Christmas Home of the Year awarded to colourful Edinburgh home
The winner of Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year has been announced. Bay Tree House, a colourful and creative mid-terraced home in Edinburgh, has been crowned the winner, after competition from four other festive homes in Auchterarder, East Renfrewshire, Greenock and Glasgow. Home to Katie and Jamie Morris, their six-year-old daughter Beth and Frida the…
Read MoreRock legend Bob Dylan sells his Scottish hideaway
Rock legend Bob Dylan has sold his Scottish hideaway for £4 million. Located 13 miles from Aviemore, the Edwardian, Aultmore House was built between 1911 and 1915. The stately home, which is set in 25 acres, was built as a summer holiday residence for Aberdonian industrialist Archibald Merrilees. Mr Merrilees spent only one summer at…
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