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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...

A look around some of the most stunning gardens

Aspiring to promote interaction with the natural world, photos are divided into categories that encourage the appreciation of the planet’s diversity. Particularly for nature enthusiasts,...
The exterior of Bealach Bothy, Staffin, Isle of Skye, in Scotland's Home of the Year (Photo: BBC Scotland)

Renovated croft house, Bealach Bothy is in Staffin on the Isle of Skye. The century-old property had been vacant for 15 years before owners Jo and Allan bought it in 2002. Small and quirky, the former croft house has been lovingly brought back to life. Bealach Bothy, Staffin, Isle of Skye - (C) IWC Media - Photographer: Liam Anderstrem

Take a look at the next three Home of the Year contenders

The judges head to the Hebrides in their search for Scotland’s Home of the Year. In the second episode of this year's series, they will...
The interior of The Blue House in Biggar, with a stunning bedroom (Photo: IWC Media / Andrew Jackson)

Scotland’s Home of the Year returns to our screens

The search for Scotland’s Home of the Year is on again. The judges, interior designer Anna Campbell Jones, architect Michael Angus and blogger Kate Spiers,...
The gardens at Crathes Castle (Photo: National Trust for Scotland)

National Trust for Scotland’s roots manouevre

The National Trust for Scotland has launched a new gardening subscription that offers a monthly delivery of gardening goodies, including Scottish seeds to plant at...
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Top tips if you’re planning to revamp your kitchen

Spring is here and many of us will be looking to revamp our homes - but when it comes to our renovating your kitchen, where...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘Mugwort was held sacred by many cultures and thought to be the oldest of plants’

Gardening columnist, Hamish Martin, on the ancient history of mugwort and how this plant can be used today.  I feel a very strong association with...
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Lamb’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...
Bernat Klein Studio, May 2025. Credit: Scottish Historic Buildings Trust

Bernat Klein Studio saved after being bought at auction by Scottish heritage and design organisations

A coalition of leading Scottish heritage and design organisations have been successful in buying the Bernat Klein Studio at auction, saving the modernist masterpiece for...
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Stunning 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...
Couston Castle, Scotland, Knight Frank, OIEO £2,650,000 (2)

Scottish 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...
D137 P9. East Coast Looking North, Insh Island, Slate Islands, Argyll and Bute Savills

Insh 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...


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