A-listed building reopens in East Dunbartonshire after major £2.73m revamp

A refurbished and extended historic building was shortlisted for a major award just weeks after its official reopening. Kilmardinny House has been rejuvenated by a £2.73m programme of works – delivered by East Dunbartonshire Council in conjunction with the Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and development partner hub West Scotland (hWS) with Clark Contracts. The…

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Sparks will fly with Alloa event tickets now on sale

Tickets for this year’s bonfire night fireworks displace in Alloa have now gone on sale. The 2017 celebration in Clackmannanshire is looking to be the loudest yet, with thousands of visitors expected to attend the event, which is being held in the West End Park. Organised each year by Alloa Round Table, family event Sparks…

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Historic former provost’s home now on market

An impressive traditional family home, once owned by the Lord Provost of Elgin, has been put up for sale through Scotland’s leading property agency, Galbraith. Fern Hurst was the home of the last Lord Provost of Elgin, Donald McLeman McIntosh, and the Grade-C listed ceremonial lamp-posts remain in the garden, denoting his former residence. In…

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Inverness-shire property boosted by NC500 success

The Inverness-shire property market appears in part to be benefiting from the success of the NC500 tourist route, according to figures compiled by Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith. Sales of properties handled by the firm’s Inverness office are up by 50% for the quarter ending 30 June 2017, compared with the preceding quarter. Prices…

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Buying in a syndicate to secure the rural dream

Many dream of owning a country estate in which they can spend time with family and friends and enjoy a host of pursuits. However, more often than not the price of such a purchase can be beyond the grasp of many families. In addition, potential owners might find it hard to justify when the reality is they may…

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Property of the Month – August

Our August Property of the Month is Coul Estate, by Auchterarder, Perthshire Coul is a delightful estate extending to some 70.15 acres, commanding outstanding views both to the north and south and is centered on a charming C-listed Georgian house. There are two estate cottages, a beautifully presented traditional stable block to the south, a…

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Property of the Month -July

Our July Property of the Month is the fabulous Dean House in North Queensferry.  Situated on the foreshore overlooking a triple SSI and World Heritage Site, this four-bedroom modern detached villa offers a unique family home that is truly benefiting of its unrivalled location. Arranged across three levels and over 4,000 square feet, the architect-designed…

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Exploring age at Jenkyn Place

English sparkling wines have grabbed a lot of headlines for their fresh fruity flavours and bright acidity, but what happens when the fizz starts to age? Peter Ranscombe travels to Jenkyn Place to find out. The south-east of England was once a land of hops, the aromatic flowers that add citrus flavours and a distinctive…

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