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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...

The best park in Scotland is revealed

Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline has been voted by the public as the Best Park in Scotland in Fields in Trust’s UK’s Best Park 2019. Known...
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17th century tower wing for sale at A-listed mansion

A historic tower wing within an A listed mansion with a superb drawing room all set within renowned gardens is now for sale. Presented by...

Hints to protect your home from housebreaking

Property crime is one of the most recorded crimes there is in most countries. In the year 2017 to 2018, Scotland recorded no less than...
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How to cultivate a low-allergy garden

The summer is finally here, and for many of us that means longer days, warmer weather and a greener garden. Unfortunately, the summer also means...
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Former WW2 control tower converted into stunning family home on market for £1.65m

A WW2 control tower in a former Perthshire airfield that has been converted into a modern family home has gone on the market.  The Control...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘The beauty of ragwort lies in what she gives to every other being’

Just the mere mention of Ragwort usually results in a mass frenzied response, with people grabbing their pitch forks, spray packs and any implement they...
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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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