Scotland properties
The best property for sale in Scotland, from castles, mansions and manses to private islands, thatched cottages and more.
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Scotland's most expensive private house comes up for sale for the second time since 1796Seton Castle's history is a fascinating mix of ups and downs as Penny Churchill explains.
By Penny Churchill Published
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A country house for sale in a picture-perfect valley near Inverness from where you can get down to London in just over an hourMore and more buyers of Scottish country houses are looking for places that remain relatively easily accessible, says Penny Churchill, as she discusses just such a place.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Country Life Today: The No-deal Brexit house price crashToday we look at property in a post-Brexit world, plans to transform Inverness Castle into a culture space, the fierce side of seals and why bats are getting a manicure.
By Carla Passino Published
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A 13,000-acre estate with seven properties and teeming with wildlife in 'one of Britain's last great wildernesses'The Kilchoan Estate is breathtakingly beautiful estate for sale in one of the nation's most remote spots.
By Toby Keel Published
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A converted shepherd's home in the shadow of 'one of the finest hill walks in Scotland'In a wonderfully wild and remote spot in Western Scotland you'll find this gorgeous former shepherd's home with spectacular views and an unbeatably romantic setting. Madeleine Silver reports.
By Country Life Published
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A historic house completed just before the brutal Battle of Culloden hits the market in ScotlandBell Ingram are selling House of Craigie, a Georgian B-listed property that was finished just before the Battle of Culloden.
By Carla Passino Published
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Your own loch and 65 acres of Scottish countryside for the price of small flat on the outskirts of LondonLoch Cottage comes with stunning vistas, plenty of woodland and, of course, its own private loch. The house needs some updating, but at this price, how could one say no...
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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A private island in Scotland for sale with 660 acres, ancient ruins and its very own ferryThe island of Inchmarnock is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a beautiful island in the Firth of Clyde with hundreds of years of history and a staggeringly beautiful location.
By Toby Keel Published
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Life on Shetland: The peace and security of an island existenceEleanor Doughty explores life on Scotland’s myriad beautiful islands.
By Eleanor Doughty Published
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A fine farmhouse in a heartbreakingly pretty spot on the Isle of Arran has come up for salePorta Leacach House is a fine family home that boasts arguably the most breathtaking location on the Isle of Arran.
By Toby Keel Published
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The romantic joys of living in a windswept hilltop home: history, beauty and glimpses of the Northern LightsFew things are more romantic than a country house with a windswept hilltop location — Eleanor Doughty finds herself entranced by homes on the hills in the North of England.
By Eleanor Doughty Published
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A vast Scottish estate for sale that includes five of the Munros, at the cost of a central London flatPait and West Monar is a Scottish estate of enormous proportions that's full of all sorts of potential.
By Toby Keel Published
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A Scottish castle for sale with an absurdly-romantic vaulted dining room and a greenhouse that Kew would be proud ofRobgill Tower in Dumfries is beautiful inside and out, full of character and boasts the sort of floorplan which you'd normally expect to find on the Cluedo board.
By Toby Keel Published
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An eight-bedroom mansion on the shores of Loch Ness for the price of a one-bedroom flat in South LondonFoyer's Bay is a majestic 19th century home set in beautiful grounds beside Loch Ness at a price which might prove irresistible for those looking to escape to the country. Or from the country. Either way.
By Toby Keel Published
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A grand country house built by Robert Bruce, with a billiards room, tennis courts and equestrian facilities beyond beliefBuilt by a Bruce as a country house for entertaining, Auchenbowie House has passed through Scotland's great families – and entertained some of Britain's greatest men.
By Toby Keel Published
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Eight fine country houses for sale, including a great Scottish estate and a home set on its own peninsulaOur regular round-up of the best houses to appear in Country Life over the past week or two includes some superb gems.
By Country Life Published
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An estate full of mountains, lakes and rivers where Robert the Bruce once fled his enemiesThe Glenlochay estate in Perthshire contains thousands of acres of unspoilt Highland countryside, a handsome farmhouse and three of the most idyllic, remote cottages imaginable.
By Toby Keel Published
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The estate of 'the beautiful Duchess of Gordon', a Highland gem of national importanceA county retreat from the London Season, the summer residence of a powerful political hostess in the 19th century has come onto the market this week.
By Penny Churchill Published
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Urrard: A sprawling house and estate in the very heart of Scotland, perfect for lovers of horses, shooting and fishingA colossal estate in Perthshire has come to the market, offering a wonderful house, mountains, lakes, equestrian facilities, and a rather splendid conservatory. Penny Churchill takes a look.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The 10 steps to buying a house in ScotlandEnglish buyers are often full or apprehension when it comes to buying a house in Scotland, but there's really nothing to fear. Holly Kirkwood explains how it works.
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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A former school and church that’s one of the last earth-built homes in Scotland has come up for saleThis fascinating building is one of the best-preserved earth-built structures in Scotland – now, it's about to open a new chapter in its long history.
By Toby Keel Published


