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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.
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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.
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A magnificent beachfront Scottish castle with 28 acres of wonderful woodland– all for less than a small country cottageThis stunning estate housed a naval captain, a Canadian mounted officer and the Profumo family.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A majestic estate with 1,500 acres of rolling Scottish countryside and a completely self-sufficient homeDeep in the glens of Tweedsmuir Hills, Blackhouse Estate boasts almost 800 acres of forestry and a completely self-sustaining country lodge.
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A Scottish castle for sale that comes with amazing history, a pub and Europe's largest treehouseAckergill Tower is a fascinating place in a beautiful spot, where 15th century architecture and 21st century entertaining meet a history that includes and Scotland's own answer to Helen of Troy. Phoebe Bath explains.
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A beautiful Scottish mansion with a rainforest-inspired atrium in its centreTillycorthie is the Aberdeenshire mansion of a former tin magnate with a magnificent central atrium that must be seen. Phoebe Bath takes a look.
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The enchanting family house and gardens near Edinburgh with a hint of fairytale castleNorthfield House is a historic Scottish home, just 10 miles from Edinburgh.
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A stupendous country house near St Andrews that is the ultimate golfer's mansionAn eyewateringly handsome country house has come to the market near the golfing mecca of St Andrews, where mod cons and 19th century glamour go hand-in-hand.
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The best places to live near Edinburgh – and what you could get for your moneyLooking for the perfect spot from which to enjoy the country life while working in Edinburgh? Eleanor Doughty picks out some of the best places within an hour of Scotland's capital city.
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A glorious loch-side home with magical views, private beach and its own boathouseA few miles from Tarbert you'll find The Studio, a delightful two-bedroom house designed to make the most of the wonderful location while retaining impeccable eco-friendly credentials.
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A private island in Scotland for the price of a one-bedroom flat in south LondonJust £300,000 buys the magnificent – and magnificently-named – Holm of Grimbister, lying off the coast of Orkney.
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A remote Scottish island home that’s the stuff of dreamsA glorious setting, a beautiful house: this places is a speck on the map just off the Isle of Lewis – an it's gloriously romantic.
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A breathtaking 500-acre estate in Scotland up for sale with two cottages, fishing rights and stablesThis beautiful stretch of Scotland has just come to the market, but with sales of such properties buoyant you might have to act quickly.
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A 'baby Balmoral' comes to the market in ScotlandHensol is an impeccable estate by the River Dee which immediately put us in mind of the Queen's favourite Scottish residence.
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A Scottish getaway by the side of a loch that's a pure slice of romantic fantasyStanding just yards from Loch Sunart is The Seashell, a fabulous little spot for sale that offers an ideal romantic getaway.
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A stunning sporting and farming property on the Highland fringeThe upland landscape of West Cult, Perthshire is ideal for pheasant, partridge and woodcock and includes 272 acres of rough grazing.
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A grand little castle for sale near the golf mecca of St AndrewsThis grand country house with more than a touch of castle in its DNA is on the market at an astonishing price – but you'll need to act quickly.
