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Sanda Island, Mull Of Kintyre, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Knight Frank (8)

Sanda Island: Scots island with its own helipad and pub hits the market

https://vimeo.com/863995127/ae0439c8e6?share=copy An entire Scottish island has hit the market and it comes with some incredible extras - including its own helipad, seven houses, a tavern,...
The Broch on the Isle of Harris has been named Scotland's Greatest Escape.

The Broch: Drystone home on Harris inspired by Iron Age named Scotland’s Greatest Escape

A drystone home on the Isle of Harris, inspired by the Iron Age, has been named Scotland's Greatest Escape. Situated on the Borve Lodge Estate,...
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Scone Palace Garden Fair returns for third year

Sponsored Content | After the resounding success of last year's event, the Scone Palace Garden Fair is back for its third consecutive year. Set against...
Wilf Weir started The Coconut Compost Company last year after he came across coconut coirs while studying in Sri Lanka.

The Coconut Compost Company: Coconut husks are being used an alternative to peat

Sponsored Content | As farmers look to move away from the unsustainable use of peat, many have turned to a rather unusual product as an...
Islay House.

Islay House: One of UK’s most historic properties goes on sale

Perched at the centre of the Whisky Isle, it is one of Britain's most historic houses, having hosted distinguished guests from Prime Ministers to Queen...
Lower Brora Fishings 7 (Large)

River Brora: Stretch of fishing river on the market for £825k

A prestigious stretch of the River Brora with productive fishing has hit the market for £825,000. Lower Brora Fishings comprises three miles of left bank...
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Handy hints to keep your garden going during the heat

The effects of this summer's blistering heat and dry weather has been showing up on the greens of Carnoustie with The Open. The normally verdant...

Botanic gardens are a hive of activity this summer

Folk music, ghost stories and horticulture are just some of the attractions to a Scottish botanic garden. Exotic conservation plants from the southern hemisphere complement...

Book review – Woodland Gardening

Kenneth Cox’s latest tome Woodland Gardening is a significant Scottish horticultural publication which brings the art of woodland gardening to life. As well as being...
Horticulturist Anne Swithinbank

Working in the garden good for mental health

Britain’s gardeners value time spent outdoors more highly for their mental wellbeing than as a source of exercise. That's according to research conducted by Quilter...
Terrace garden

Keep your garden looking at its best this July

It’s mid-summer and the garden is now at its most colourful. The frantic rush of exuberant growth has passed and garden plants are showing off...

Keep your garden growing in the heatwave

As temperatures sizzle across Scotland, Brian Hawthorn, horticulturist at Cardwell Garden Centre, offers hot tips to make sure your plants and flowers continue to thrive....