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Hallway Randolph place

A beautifully refurbished flat in Edinburgh’s New Town

The current owners have created an exemplary city centre home that is finished to a level that is rare to find in the Edinburgh market....
The original Floral Clock in 1903, with one hand

Flower power marks Save the Children centenary

Work has finished to complete this year’s design on the world’s oldest floral clock – in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens. For 2019, the hugely...
Perth's Fergusson Gallery

Ten fantastic places to visit in… Perth

Perth was given the title of 'The Fair City' by Sir Walter Scott, and hundreds of years later, it's easy to see why the name...

The scent of lavender will be hitting our noses

As one of the most popular plants in gardens across the UK, the scent of lavender will soon fill the Scottish countryside as fields burst...

Student inspired at Chelsea Flower Show

For budding horticulturist Colin Palmer, a trip to the Chelsea Flower Show has helped sow the seeds for future plans. Colin, 32, from Livingston, is...
HRH Princess Anne and other dignitaries, at the officially reopening of Saughton Park (Photo: Greg Macvean)

Royal approval completes historic park reopening

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened Edinburgh’s historic Saughton Park. Following a £8m seven-year renovation project to fully refurbish and reinstate many...
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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...
Ayton Castle 007

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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