The 10 steps to buying a house in Scotland
English 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.
Scotland property for sale
Scotland has some of the most romantic scenery in the country, and is consistently one of the most popular locations for people in the south east considering a move. Whether it’s a farmhouse in the Scottish Borders, an amazing Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh, or a cottage on the stunning west coast, Scotland has a brilliantly varied selection of property for sale.
Prices are lower than England – you can buy a castle for the price of a semi-detached three bedroom home in Surrey – and the quality of life is extremely good. Some of the most romantic castles for sale in Scotland are found in The Highlands; but so much property for sale in Scotland is historic, and set in scenic locations that the chances are you’ll be spoilt for choice if you go to view period property for sale north of the border.
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A former school and church that’s one of the last earth-built homes in Scotland has come up for sale
This 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 home
Deep 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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The untouched 'Island of Goats', a short boat ride from the Argyll coast, is looking for a new owner
Rich with areas of ancient woodland and extensive wildlife, this stunning island off Argyll’s secret coast provides the opportunity to build the ideal country retreat.
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The devastatingly pretty home where Sir Walter Scott became a literary superstar
Within the splendid walls of Ashiestiel House, Sir Walter Scott enjoyed the happiest years of his life as he wrote the works that made him a literary and publishing phenomenon. Katie Honey reports.
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A spectacular lochside estate where the Dambusters trained for their mission
The Glenstriven Estate is a wonderful example of a Scottish country house and land, with over 1,000 acres, direct access to the loch and even its own pub. Katie Honey explains.
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A Scottish castle for sale that comes with amazing history, a pub and Europe's largest treehouse
Ackergill 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 centre
Tillycorthie 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 castle
Northfield 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 mansion
An 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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Six incredible homes on the doorstep of Britain's greatest golf courses
Golfers and non-golfers alike will love these delightful houses in beautiful spots near the famous golf courses at St Andrews, Turnberry, Sunningdale, Muirfield, Royal Birkdale and Royal St George's.
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The best places to live near Edinburgh – and what you could get for your money
Looking 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 boathouse
A 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 London
Just £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 dreams
A 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 beautiful country house and gardens in a startlingly picturesque medieval fishing village
St Adrians is a dream of a house: the delightful features of a fine country house, yet not so big as to be unmanageable and located in a heartbreakingly pretty spot.
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A glorious mansion in the Borders with turrets and an artist’s studio
In the village of Walkerburn, roughly half-way between Peebles and Selkirk, a baronial mansion has come to the market which is the sort of fantasy home you’d expect to find in a Victorian novel.
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Seven glorious country houses for under £1 million
You don't have to be a millionaire to live in a grand country mansion, as these beautiful homes across Britain demonstrate.
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Britain’s top property hotspots for 2018, and what you could get if you moved there
The market as a whole is expected to stagnate or even fall in the next 12 months, but it won't happen everywhere. Penny Churchill canvassed expert opinion from estate agents across the country to find nine places where things are still on the up.
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11 absolutely magnificent properties, as seen in Country Life
