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The two-level property has the enviable benefit of a private garden space

Property: Stylish two-bed colony flat offers city centre haven in Haymarket

Plenty of period features enhance the flat’s bright living room

Property: One-bed Morningside bolthole ideal opportunity for first-time buyers

Some of the buildings that have been recognised as the best in Scotland in 2023.

The 7 best Scottish buildings of the year 2023

If you're a parent or guardian then home gardening is a great activity to try out with your wee one. Early Learning Furniture reports: "Gardening engages all sorts of senses and helps children to develop and recognise them without even realising."

OPINION: Home gardening is an enjoyable and (possibly vital) hobby to get into

Inchlonaig Island is said to have supplied the lumber to make longbows to secure Robert the Bruce’s victory at Bannockburn. You can now secure the island itself for offers over £995,000.

Kirsty McLuckie: Looking out for a Bond villain's lair

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Kinsteary, located about three miles from Nairn, dates from at least 1700, but has been owned by just four families in that time. It belonged to the Gordons of Cluny, of Cluny Castle in Aberdeenshire and Hermitage of Braid in Edinburgh, and was originally designed as a quadrangle.
Gordon Cathcart inherited the house in the 19th Century and lived here “alone” – with just 14 full-time staff, with their own servants’ hall, to keep her company.
These days Kinsteary is a more modest home, but its unique layout has suited the current owners perfectly.

Prestige property: Unique U-shaped oasis offers tranquil retreat

What is it? A first-floor apartment in what was the country residence of advocate Lord Henry Cockburn during the 19th Century. The property has come onto the market for the first time in almost 50 years.

Three's a charm: A fair share of a Capital property

Snowdrop House has a striking box-like design.

Tour the Aberdeenshire finalist of the BBC’s Scottish Home of the Year 2023

Ben, Christina and their dog Watson at home in the Old Train House, in Edinburgh.

Tour the Edinburgh finalist of the BBC’s Scottish Home of the Year 2023

What is it? An 15th-Century L-shaped tower house which has received an extensive and internationally-recognised restoration by its current owners, and hit the market this week. Described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to purchase a historic home.
Contact: Savills

Three's a charm: Keep looking for a secure residence

It was turned into a family home in 1953, but has occasionally operated as a bed and breakfast in the intervening time – and it is still well set up if the next owners fancied running it as a boutique hotel.

Prestige property: Scottish coastal wonder wows with captivating views

The Architecture Biennale, which happens every other year, is the architecture world’s most prestigious showcase

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Scarlette and Stuart Douglas will be among the experts at the Ideal Home Show Scotland at Glasgow’s SEC

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Cannes, French Riviera, marketed by Savills

Kirsty McLuckie: Be grounded with those flights of fancy

Tower Barclay Castle. Image: AberdeenPhoto

Three's a charm: Keep looking for a secure residence

The 'living' green roof at Rowanbank Gardens

Open for viewing: What property lovers should look out for this week

Owners Kelly and Scott Sinclair and their four children

Preview: Home of the Year looks north

Schloss Roxburghe exterior Pic: Christian Laukemper

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Flat 2, 71 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh

Edinburgh property: Two-bed Leith haven enhanced by proximity to new tram stop

Scotland has no shortage of stunning parks and gardens.

Scotland's 10 most highly-rated parks and gardens according to online reviewers

The lucky buyer will get so much more for their money by moving out of Edinburgh or Glasgow

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Housing and homeless charity urges First Minister to acknowledge housing emergency

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Sunroom with sliding doors accesses the garden

Edinburgh property: Roomy four-bed house and garden would make fantastic home

The Geddes' formal lounge

New builds: Look to West Craigs for Capital lifestyle

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Kirsty McLuckie on the properties of Eurovision

Logan Estate, near Stranraer, Wigtownshire

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Exterior of the one-bed flat on East Princes Street, Isle of Bute.

One of the cheapest flats in the UK is on the market for just £10k

Miller Homes' Nairn showhome

New builds: Four-bedroom showhome hits the market

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