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Images if the 2019 Christmas at the Botanics, held at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh RBGE.

Botanics invites heroes to lights show

HEROES from the emergency services are being invited to the opening of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's Christmas lights display. Some 200 "Blue Light" card...
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If you go down to the woods tonight…

HOPETOUN House's "Wondrous Woods" lighting trail opened last night. The stately home near South Queensferry will host the light show until 15 November. The Earl...

Forth Grass Machinery: Garden machinery specialist

FORTH Grass Machinery is a family business based in Dalgety Bay, Fife. We’ve been supplying clients across Fife, Perth, Edinburgh and the Lothians with high...

Cambo Gardens unveils outdoor events programme

EIGHT "makers' market weekends" are being held at Cambo Gardens in Fife over the autumn and winter to promote local food, crafts and gifts. This...
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Scotland’s first drive-through apple harvest

THE National Trust for Scotland’s Pitmedden Garden near Ellon held what's been heralded as the nation's first drive-through apple harvest at the weekend. Around 400...

Inveraray may open in winter as guests return

INVERARAY Castle may open in November and December for the first time if there's enough demand after the Argyll landmark welcomed its first visitors of...
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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...
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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...
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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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