Posts Tagged ‘homes’
Property prices continue to rise ahead of Brexit
Scottish house prices have continued to rise in 2018, according to the latest quarterly figures from an estate agency. But there are signs that uncertainty over Brexit will damage the market in the coming months, according to Rettie and Co. Their latest report says house prices in Scotland have continued to rise in 2018, up…
Read MoreA third of Scots not ready if extreme weather arrives
A new survey says the Scottish population are leaving themselves exposed and vulnerable to hazardous weather conditions. Research for insurance firm NFU Mutual shows that across Scotland people aren’t in a position to combat the effects of extreme weather this winter, and over a third (31%) of people admit to not being prepared at all.…
Read MoreAll things white and beautiful this festive season
Much as we don’t like to admit it, Christmas is on its way. It’s fast approaching the time of year when everyone begins to think about family and friends, presents and parties, sparkles and – love ‘em or hate ‘em – sprouts! Often, the last thing anyone has time for is decorating their home, which…
Read MoreInvisible Spaces and Visible Girls in exhibition
A brand new photographic exhibition exploring the spaces that matter to young people in Scotland will open this weekend. Invisible Spaces, co-curated by a group of 18-26 year olds and commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to celebrate the Year of Young People, examines ideas of youth, identity, belonging and the built environment in 21st…
Read MoreTips to save you money this World Food Day
Zero Waste Scotland’s Love Food Hate Waste campaign is urging the nation to Chill the Fridge Out this World Food Day (16 October). A new survey revealed half of the population don’t know what temperature their fridge should be. Scottish families waste on average £60 a month, or £700 a year, throwing away food that…
Read MoreThe Cramond Residence officially opens
Edinburgh’s newest care home is today officially opening its doors and welcoming its first residents. The much-anticipated Cramond Residence offers 74 luxury en-suite bedrooms and will provide the highest quality person-centred nursing care for older people in the capital. Now, having filled a number of key positions before opening, the residence is recruiting for a…
Read MoreHouse about that for a spook-tacular prize?
Scottish family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are offering a fang-tastic prize for house hunters this month. They have a £100 John Lewis voucher up for grabs for the best Halloween costume. Everyone who visits a Mactaggart & Mickel development during October – dressed in a suitably spooky Halloween costume – will have their photograph…
Read MoreRevamp your home at the autumn clearance
We all like to give our homes a spruce up, and now’s the perfect time to do it. The Steven Burgess Furniture & Interiors autumn clearance sale starts this Saturday, 29 September, at 10.30am, where you’ll be able to pick up dining sets, sofas, occasional chairs, bedroom furniture, mattresses, occasional furniture, luxury curtains and accessories.…
Read MoreSign of the times ahead of Solheim Cup in Scotland
It’s a sign of the times that golf’s Solheim Cup is coming to Scotland next year – and it’s being marked already. With a year to go until the takes place at Gleneagles in September 2019, Perth & Kinross Council is erecting road signs welcoming the major golfing tournament to the area. Perth & Kinross…
Read MoreWalk your dog and help an animal charity
A national charity is to hold a dog walk in Scotland next weekend. Pets As Therapy is hosting the charity event on Saturday, 22 September. Outdoor clothing and equipment suppliers Orvis Edinburgh are supporting this exciting event by providing a meeting point and guide for the walk, and hosting a reception at the store, at…
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