A home with all the grandeur of the Victorian era

Chartershall House (West) is an elegant and spacious country home, which has been delightfully finished to encapsulate contemporary convenience within period charm. Apportioned from a substantial Victorian house in Stirlingshire, the property is set proudly within around one and a half acres of enchanting gardens and grounds, and presented for sale by Rettie. Formerly a…

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Recently modernised Borders home is now on the market

Colterscleuch House is a traditional five-bedroom house which has recently undergone sympathetic modernisation and upgrading. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Colterscleuch House benefits from Biomass central heating with some RHI payments still to be received. It was re-plumbed and rewired during renovation along with a top rated energy efficient sash and case double glazing and…

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Make an appointment to see this former doctor’s surgery

Those keen a former doctor’s surgery should make an appointment to view the property. Ellenbank, on Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and has been renovated to a high standard in recent years by the current owners and has many fine traditional features whilst offering all the comforts of modern day…

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Georgian Gothic home offers holiday income potential

A B listed Georgian Gothic-style property, set in mature grounds, is now available for purchase. Kinlochlaich House, in Appin, Argyll and Bute, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Kinlochlaich House is a B listed Georgian Gothic style house dating from about 1800, but with some parts of the house having much earlier origins. The…

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Book review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners

  What’s the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding gardener, or just want to learn more about the beautiful greenery around you, Dr Ross Bayton and Simon Maughan will guide you through everything there is to know about plants.…

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Get ready for a fantastic month in your garden

May is a fabulous month in the garden. Trees and shrubs burst into leaf and flower, cottage garden plants fill borders with their exuberant growth and containers bloom with vibrant summer colours ready for longer days enjoyed outdoors. Here, Louise Golden, senior plant buyer at Dobbies Garden Centre, gives her top tips to make the…

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Celebrate an old Gaelic festival with family fun

With grey skies, snow and cold winds, it just hasn’t felt like spring at all. Almond Valley have always gone big for Easter but with the horrible weather, guests have missed out on the fun. The family attraction have taken matters into their own hands and are offering visitors something else to celebrate – a…

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Family home with five ensuites and great views

A substantial family home with five ensuite bedrooms and located in an attractive country setting is now for sale. Galbraith present Tamley House, a well-presented and substantial detached modern home, which enjoys a lovely setting on the edge of the quiet hamlet of Foodieash in North-East Fife. The house was built about 10 years ago…

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A taste of Edinburgh in exclusive new gin

A new gin that’s got Edinburgh running right through it has been released. Edinburgh Gin and the world renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), have come together to create a new limited-edition gin that truly celebrates the history of the iconic botanic gardens. Edinburgh Gin 1670 is a bespoke gin using rare and exotic botanicals…

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Folk tunes kept music legend Phil happy even as a tot

Legendary Scottish folk musician Phil Cunningham tells Scottish Field about his introduction to music and his Edinburgh childhood. I was born in Simpson Memorial in 1960, which I think was part of the Old Royal Infirmary on Lauriston Place. My mum and dad lived in a council housing estate in Magdalene down near Portobello. It…

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