Property
A new dawn? Isle of Rum’s Kinloch Castle back on the market after locals agree sale
It was once an opulent Edwardian mansion, built for Sir George Bullough as a Highland hideaway for industrialists in the 18th century. But now, after years of failed attempts to find a new owner, Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum is back on the market. The dilapidated A-listed building fell into decline after World War…
Read MoreHistoric castle in Scottish Borders on sale for £3 million – and comes with its own private chapel and railway
A historic 17-bedroom castle in the Scottish Borders has gone on the market for more than £3 million – and it comes with its own private chapel and railway. Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest baronial-style buildings, Ayton Castle, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, is one of only two baronial structures by early 19th-century architect James Gillespie…
Read MoreLamb’s House, Leith: One of Scotland’s most historically significant homes hits the market
One of Scotland’s most historically and architecturally significant homes which dates back to the 17th century has gone on the market. Lamb’s House located at Waters Close, Leith, was built in 1610 during Leith’s golden age as an independent and fortified port town and is a rare survivor from Scotland’s early modern period. The property…
Read MoreStunning 16th century estate near Edinburgh on the market for £5.25 million
This stunning 16th century estate just 30 minutes from Edinburgh has gone on the market for £5.25 million. Stevenson House sits within 21 acres of private grounds, including a tranquil stretch of the River Tyne. Surrounded by mature woodlands it’s a haven for wildlife, with regular sightings of roe deer, brown hares, and a variety…
Read MoreScottish castle on shores of Otterston Loch on sale for £2.6million
A historic Scottish castle on the shores of Otterston Loch which dates back to the 16th century has hit the market. The fairytale Couston Castle, in Aberdour, Fife, spans over more than five acres with stunning views over the loch. It has been maintained to a high standard, complete with high-end modern amenities. The five-bedroom property…
Read MoreInsh Island: One of Scotland’s last untouched private Islands hits the market
Insh Island, one of Scotland’s last untouched private islands has gone on the market – for just £500,000. The island is only accessible by private boat or helicopter, located near Easdale, the smallest inhabited island in Scotland and host of the World Stone Skimming Championship. The rare 90-acre private island offers an extraordinary opportunity to…
Read MoreEntire Scottish island Shuna with ruined castle goes on sale for £5.5million
After 80 years in the ownership of the Gully family, Shuna, in the Slate Islands, is up for sale and it could be yours for £5.5 million. The Gully family have owned, farmed and lived on Shuna since 1945. The 1,110-acre island offers holiday accommodation and boasts incredible wildlife, with a regular feeding spot for…
Read MoreStunning home with an imposing tower, walled gardens and an orchard hits the market
This stunning B-listed home with an imposing tower, overlooking beautiful walled gardens and an orchard has hit the market. Dating back to around 1800, the central feature of the house is its impressive four-storey folly tower, which rises prominently at the centre. The slightly curved wings on either side of the tower provide accommodation, with…
Read MoreFormer lighthouse with panoramic views over the Pentland Firth and out to Orkney hits the market
A remote former lighthouse with panoramic views over the Pentland Firth and out to Orkney has been put up for sale. Holborn Head Lighthouse, a renovated B-listed Stevenson lighthouse, sits near Scrabster, Caithness. Constructed in 1862, the light was permanently discontinued in 2003 and the building purchased by the current owners in 2006. The former…
Read MoreGeorgian house set within 60 acres of grounds goes on sale
An elegant Georgian house with 60 acres of grounds has gone on sale. Quarter Estate, a B-listed country house set in acres of beautiful parkland and woodland in Denny, dates back to around 1776. The property has all the charm of the Georgian period, including a pillared entrance and beautiful symmetrical windows in the front…
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