Homes & Gardens
Detached cottage ideal for equestrian lovers
A detached equestrian cottage with 1.5 acres or land, plus stables, is now on the market near Blairgowrie. Bell Ingram present Beechwood, in Coupar Angus, a detached traditional cottage set in 1.5 acres. It is constructed of stone with a slate roof and has double glazing and mains gas central heating. Externally, there are a…
Read MoreSeven ways to create your own sleep sanctuary
We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it makes sense to do it well. Sleep affects our health, productivity and happiness, so making sure you have a comfortable and cosy sleep sanctuary that encourages a restful sleep really can change your life. The experts over at Bedfolk who specialise in ultra-comfortable bedding…
Read MoreCapturing a snapshot of Scotland on canvas
The first thing that strikes you about Francis Boag’s expressionist landscape paintings are their vivid colours. Bold patches of reds, blues and purples dominate his work, conveying the emotion and beauty of locations such as Pittenween, Glencoe and Kincardineshire. For Boag, it’s important for people to connect and engage with his work and colour is…
Read MoreScottish housebuilders add second English site
A leading Scottish housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has secured planning permission for its second English housing development. Mactaggart & Mickel Homes England, part of the Mactaggart & Mickel Group, have received planning permission for their second English housing development at East Challow, near Wantage in Oxfordshire. The five-star Home Builder Federation (HBF)-rated housebuilder also…
Read MoreRevamp your home now spring is here at last
With spring finally making an appearance, and those lazy, lighter evenings on the horizon, now is the perfect time to change up the look and feel of your home by adding some brighter colours into the mix. Here, Vanessa Arbuthnott gives her five top tips for creating a spring-inspired home. 1. Update your Cushions The easiest…
Read MoreInterior designer creates her dream home in Edinburgh
When interior designer Rachel Richmond and her husband Adrian moved into their New Town property in 2015, they knew that it would take a lot of work to create their dream home. The five-bedroom home on Northumberland street includes two reception rooms, three bathrooms and is arranged over three floors, with the addition of a…
Read More10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018
From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of the season’s top homeware trends. Perfect Pastels Set the scene for spring by embracing this season’s leading trend – pastels. Think warm, blushing pinks and fresh, minty greens. Pick pastels…
Read MoreHousebuilders pursue a pair of prestigious prizes
Luxury and family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been shortlisted for two awards. They are nominated in a pair of categories in this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards – that of Private Development of the Year (large) for their Castle Grove development and Private Development of the Year (small) for their Red Lion site.…
Read MoreBuild your dream garage with Oakwrights
Classic cars and oak frames share a couple of qualities that make them such great partners: heritage, craftsmanship and elegance. They take you by surprise at first sight and leave you a bit awestruck and speechless. Timber framed building specialists Oakwrights have a passion for the classic Land Rover and have built up a collection…
Read MoreWest Glen offers a home, cottage and boat house
A period home with detached cottage, large boat house, shore frontage, over 11 acres and stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now on the property market. Bell Ingram present West Glen, at Glen Caladh, Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. West Glen dates from around 1860 and is of traditional construction. It was…
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