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Taking a look at Scotland’s gardens of note

A new TV series looking at some of Scotland’s most important gardens is coming to our TV screens. Green-fingered Murdo Macdonald visits some of the...

First signs of spring showing at Brodie Castle

The National Trust for Scotland’s Brodie Castle is already looking forward to spring, as some of its daffodil bulbs are starting to sprout. The famous...
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Belmont House traces its diaspora connections

VISITORS from around the world are helping to piece together the history of Belmont House on Unst. The island, which forms the northernmost tip of...
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How to work out the value of a piece of art

Andrew Kay hand forges his award-winning wildlife sculptures from solid mild steel. His work can be seen gracing the landscape and gardens both in Britain...
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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...

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...
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Best places to live in Scotland revealed – did your area make the list?

Ever wondered where the best place to live in Scotland is? Well, Garrington Property Finders has unveiled their list of the best places to live...
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Methven Castle: Medieval castle once home Queen of Scotland Margaret Tudor hits the market

Methven Castle - once home to Margaret Tudor, the Queen of Scotland - is on the market. Set in rural Perthshire, the medieval property is...
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Remote off-grid home on Knoydart peninsula with its own private beach hits the market

Looking for some peace and quiet? Well this incredible off the grid home on Knoydart peninsula, complete with its own beach, might just be for...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘It is easy to see why gorse has always been so closely linked to the sun’s energy and light’

Gorse tends to start to flower early and can be seen even in March but it isn’t till May that it comes into full bloom...
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Scots baronial mansion designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh up for sale – and it has some of the best views in Scotland

This incredible Scots baronial mansion on Wemyss Bay beach, which was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is said to have some of the best...
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Life on the Loch: Former timber bothy on shores of Loch Tay hits the market – and comes with a private beach

If you have ever wanted to live on a Scottish Loch, this might just be the property for you - and it comes with a...


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