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Perfect Pastels

10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018

From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of...

Housebuilders pursue a pair of prestigious prizes

Luxury and family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been shortlisted for two awards. They are nominated in a pair of categories in this year’s...
Style your garden table for spring gatherings

Five top tips to get your garden styled up for spring

The recent cold snap may have us all feeling as though the depths of winter are here to stay. But the start of the warmer...
Oakwrights have years of expertise in creating the right garage for you

Build your dream garage with Oakwrights

Classic cars and oak frames share a couple of qualities that make them such great partners: heritage, craftsmanship and elegance. They take you by surprise...
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West Glen offers a home, cottage and boat house

A period home with detached cottage, large boat house, shore frontage, over 11 acres and stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now...
One of the plots for sale (circled) from Galbraith on the Isle of Luing

Make your grand design happen on a Scottish island

If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your very own grand design on a tranquil Scottish island, then help is at hand. Leading independent property consultancy...
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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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