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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...

Gardens, museums and attractions reopening

MORE and more museums, galleries, gardens and other tourist attractions are reopening throughout Scotland as the nation continues to bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown....

Perth’s pop-up flower market opens today

A GROUP of growers from Perthshire and Fife will hold their first pop-up flower market at Giraffe Laidside in Perth today. Today's market will be...

NTS gardens springing back into action

THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is preparing to reopen around 30 of its gardens from 6 July. Culzean Country Park in Ayrshire, Brodie Castle’s...

Visitors return to Scotland’s four royal botanic gardens

DETAILS of the reopening of Scotland's four royal botanic gardens will be unveiled on Wednesday, including how to pre-book tickets to enter the Royal Botanic...
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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...
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Historic 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...
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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...
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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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