Edinburgh one of the best cities for freelancers

Edinburgh is one of the best locations for people to work in as a freelancer, according to a new survey. Freelancing is popular with those adopting the lifestyle, with 60 per cent believing freelancing is a good career move With the option of flexible hours, working from home and being your own boss, it’s no…

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Lack of homes is biggest barrier to Scots’ retirements

Those planning for retirement in Scotland have revealed the biggest barriers to achieving their retirement property plans. In a survey from Market Harborough Building Society, the poll of 500 UK adults aged over 54 has discovered that the majority of home owners in the region 59% view a lack of suitable homes as the main…

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Search is on for Scotland’s Home of the Year

Take a peek inside some of the country’s most stunning properties as three judges travel the length and breadth of the nation in search of Scotland’s Home Of The Year. Architect Michael Angus, interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones and Lifestyle blogger Kate Spiers will visit some truly unique homes over the course of this eight-part BBC…

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A luxurious home with cinema room and pool

A rare chance has arisen to buy a stunning and unique family home featuring a pristine condition – with fabulous swimming pool and panoramic countryside views. The Coach House, Nettlingflat, Heriot, Borders, is a five bedroom home presented to the market by Warners. This is a beautiful family home featuring a pristine condition, light filled…

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Field sports enthusiasts will find this is the ideal home

Culfoichbeg is an outstanding country property in an exceptional setting overlooking the River Spey in the Highlands. The property, presented to the market by the Galbraith Group, lies in the heart of the Speyside countryside and is surrounded by the protected environment of the Tulchan Estate, providing the ultimate retreat for the sporting enthusiast. With…

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Snappy sculpture to commemorate J M Barrie

The National Trust for Scotland is launching a new garden in celebration of the life and work of Scottish writer J M Barrie. The author’s birthplace in Kirriemuir now has its own unusual hook – a life-size sculpture of Tick Tock the crocodile. To capture the magic of Barrie’s iconic tale, Peter Pan, the new…

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Robert the Bruce link to this attractive hotel

A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on the stunning West Highland beach where Robert the Bruce landed while fleeing the English following an early setback, is being offered for sale. Located in the tiny Kintyre hamlet of…

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Pickering’s Gin is a story based on true friendship

Pickering’s Gin provides an unforgettable experience sharing the tale of how two friends and business partners, with backgrounds in engineering, furniture restoration and property renovation, went on to create a delectable variety of gins right in the heart of Edinburgh. Upon its creation, Summerhall Distillery was the first exclusive gin distillery in Edinburgh for over…

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Renovate this property – and it could be yours for £1 a year

This stone-built farmhouse could be yours for just £1 a year. This is an exciting renovation opportunity located in the heart of the beautiful Angus Glens. In exchange for the agreed renovation programme, the tenant will be guaranteed a long term lease to use to property as a second/holiday home. Glen Moy Farmhouse is a…

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Scots property firm in merger with English business

Leading independent rural property consultancy Galbraith and specialised rural estate management company Land Factor today announced the two firms are to merge. Galbraith is a long-established company with particular expertise in the rural estate market, acting for clients in Scotland, the UK and internationally. Land Factor provides land management services from its offices in Northumberland…

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