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Caroline and
Andrew Thomson in the traditional
potting shed (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

A spring fling in celebration of the daffodil

Throw off the winter blues with a visit to Rossie, the art and science-inspired garden packed with colour and creativity. Caroline Thomson is passionate about...

Brash McKelvie – There’s a rat in my shed. What am I going to do?

Scottish Field's online columnist Brash McKelvie has found some unexpected new arrivals in the woodshed. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes...
Struan Davie Snowdrops at Scone Palace

Gardener says snowdrops help beat the winter blues

One of Scotland's leading gardeners has urged Scots to get out and enjoy the first signs of spring at this year's Snowdrop Festival, which takes...
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Our property expert answers all your questions

When we’re renovating our homes, or buying and selling them, we all have questions. Scottish Field has, on hand, Ewan M. White, who provides impartial,...
Matthiola longipetala, known as night-scented stock (Photo: Fedotova Olga/Shutterstock)

How to garden in a cold climate

Angela Slater from Hayes Garden World gives some advice on your garden during the winter months. Gardening in a cold climate can be challenging, but...

Volunteers wanted for Big Garden Birdwatch

This weekend (25-27 January), RSPB Scotland is celebrating over four decades of Big Garden Birdwatch, and asking people to join in with the citizen science...
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Stunning 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...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘Mullein isn’t just amazing for us but it serves as a valuable resource for wildlife’

The sheer structure and standing of the truly beautiful Mullein flower means it stands head and shoulders above all the other plants – not unlike...
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Aberdeenshire home inspired by Californian mid-century architecture crowned winner Scotland’s Home of the Year

An Aberdeenshire home inspired by Californian mid-century architecture has been crowned winner of Scotland’s Home of the Year. Hilltop House near Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire – a...
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Former 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...
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Georgian 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...
Down's Syndrome Scotland Garden designed by Burton Hall Garden Design at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 6 Image credit Julie Skelton

Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden wins at Chelsea Flower Show

This incredible garden inspired by a young boy from Dumfries and Galloway has won the RHS People’s Choice Award medal at this year's Chelsea Flower...


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