Designs on success with a historic home

Jonathan Reed, who has crafted stunning interiors for the likes of Bryan Adams and David Bowie, has designed somewhere just as special at his home Rock House. The Edinburgh house with beautiful light was, 170 years ago, the birthplace of Scottish photography Rock House was the last thing he needed on his already full plate,…

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William Morris exhibition is coming to Edinburgh

The archive of Morris & Co, one of the world’s best known interior brands, is being celebrated later this month. Dovecot, the world-renowned tapestry studio in Edinburgh, presents a new interpretation of William Morris’ wallpaper designs to celebrate UK wallpaper innovation. Opening on January 28, this major exhibition highlights why Morris is regarded as one…

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Dovecot to host the works of William Morris

The archive of Morris & Co, one of the world’s best known interior brands, is coming to Scotland early next year. Dovecot, the world-renowned tapestry studio in Edinburgh, presents a new interpretation of William Morris’ wallpaper designs to celebrate UK wallpaper innovation. Opening on January 28 2022 this major exhibition highlights why Morris is regarded…

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Colourful cottages kick off a vibrant lettings season

As the self catering sector reopens after its long layoff, ahead of what it hopes will be a very vibrant ‘fully booked’ summer, a Highland Perthshire country estate is using colour to say that it’s glad to be back. Multi award winning Mains of Taymouth country estate and golf course at Kenmore is known for…

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The Net Store is proving to be the catch of the day

This former net store on the Applecross peninsula gave Iona Drysdale the chance to build a stunning home and connect with her family’s fishing heritage. The Net Store at Ardheslaig may be a contemporary new-build but its foundations are firmly rooted in the past. Iona Drysdale was working in New Zealand as a doctor when…

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Lockdown cupboard clearing reveals secrets in historic family home

Lady Dorothy Ogilvy unearths the past as she clears out the cupboards at Winton Castle in East Lothian. WHAT did you do in Lockdown? I did what most people without any medical training did: stayed at home, oversaw home-schooling, shopped for my endlessly hungry teenagers and shielding parents, did the day-job via Zoom, cleaned the…

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Conifox donates Christmas trees

RESIDENTS and staff at Murrayfield House Care Home in Edinburgh have received an eight-foot Christmas tree following a public vote. Conifox Adventure Park, which sells Christmas trees and sourced the 60-foot tree for The Mound, donated the tree to the care home after holding a poll on its Facebook page. The business has also donated…

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Easy festive styling tips from an expert

You don’t have to be a design guru to make your home feel special this Christmas writes Kate Henderson, owner of Henderson’s Garden & Home Store in Melrose. PEOPLE worry they are not creative enough or might get something wrong when it comes to trying out new ideas at Christmas. But if you use what…

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Scots firm unveils plastic-free crackers to support food banks

SCOTTISH company Love Tiki has unveiled plastic-free Christmas crackers to support food bank operator The Trussell Trust. The Central Belt business, which made its name supplying equipment to bars and restaurants, has launched four festive designs, made from Kraft paper. All the crackers are recyclable and don’t contain plastic. The gifts inside the crackers are…

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Skyran Candle Company launches Christmas collection

At Skyran Candle Company, we are dedicated to quality home fragrance products, which are kind to our bodies and to our planet. We use natural wax and the finest fragrance oil in all our products to create a truly luxurious experience. As a husband-and-wife team, we launched our business in the spring while staying in…

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