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School of Furniture appoints a new principal

One of the UK’s leading furniture design schools, The Chippendale International School of Furniture, has announced the appointment of Tom Fraser as its new principal....
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Got a property question? Then ask our expert

We all have queries about properties when we're renovating our homes, or buying and selling. Scottish Field this week launches a new column, with Ewan...

You reap what you sow in community project

From a simple dream of growing their own veg, a handful of Shettleston residents dug in, creating allotments that now benefit the whole community. Marion...
St Andrews claimed the coastal award

Scotland takes 4 prizes at horticulture awards

Scotland has been blooming at this year's Royal Horticultural Society awards. Perth has been awarded top prize and crowned ‘Champion of Champions’ in the Royal...
John Whitehouse, deputy manager of Dryfemount Care Home in Lockerbie, who has thanked rapid response specialists ECO. Susan Robson, of Dryfemount Care Home in Lockerbie, with anti-virus sanitiser donated by ECO.

A book of bedtime stories for plants has been written

A book of short stories designed for 'plant parents' to read aloud to their houseplants to encourage growth has been released. With the UK continuing...

The November 2019 issue of Scottish Field is out now

Scottish Field heads north with the release of our November 2019 issue. Our cover features The Isle of Staffa's magnificent geological beauty, which acted as...
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...
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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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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘Whenever I see Red Clover growing wild I can’t help but internally rejoice’

Let me introduce you to one of my favourite wild friends, Red Clover. Whenever I see it growing wild I can’t help but internally rejoice,...
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Entire Scottish island Shuna with ruined castle goes on sale for £5.5million

After 80 years in the ownership of the Gully family, Shuna, in the Slate Islands, is up for sale and it could be yours for...
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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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