John Cormack looks at why lighthouses are so popular as places to live
Keith and Nicola Stewart love Scotland. But they are particularly attached to their home standing alone and exposed down in the south west corner of the country. Keith is so taken with it that he returns home each weekend from the City of London where he works.
So what sort of home can exert such a...
By John Cormack
from Issue 11 published on 17/11/2003
PROPERTY EXPERT JOHN CORMACK LOOKS AT HOW ONE SCOTTISH COMPANY IS METICULOUSLY RESTORING OLD CASTLES AND MANSIONS
It is a sad fact that many buildings of historic and cultural interest in Scotland are in need of substantial repair and maintenance. And, it is into
the care of only a handful of specialised firms of building surveyors and architects that these buildings are entrusted. Abuilding surveyor is a uniqu...
By John Cormack
from Issue 10 published on 5/9/2003
EVER DREAMED OF BUILDING YOUR OWN PERFECT SCOTTISH HOME? JOHN CORMACK OUTLINES ALL THE SELF-BUILD BASICS
It’s a remarkable statistic. In the UK, about 25 per cent of new detached houses are self-built. This does not, of course, mean that you do all the work yourself – but it does mean being in control from design to construction. A sort of bespoke answer to your accommodation needs.
In 2001, some 20,0...
By John Cormack
from Issue 9 published on 20/7/2003
IN THE FIRST OF A NEW SERIES, PROPERTY WRITER JOHN CORMACK LOOKS AT BUYING IN SCOTLAND
So you want to buy property or land in Scotland? Where do you start? Well, if you’re looking to come to Scotland from overseas, there are a few fundamental questions to ask yourself. Where in the country do you want to be – a rural location or in the cosmopolitan central belt close to the cities of ...
By John Cormack
from Issue 8 published on 17/5/2003
Roddy Martine pays a visit to the newly renovated Fenton Tower, a castle given a new lease of life
The rich, flat farming land of East Lothian encroaches upon all sides, the surrounding grassland literally swaying in the wind that sweeps across it. To the far distant north is Edinburgh; to the south, Dunbar and Berwick upon Tweed. To the west is the market town of Haddington, and to the east, the...
By Roddy Martine
from Issue 4 published on 9/9/2002
Scottish property market highlights for buying and renting
To rent
Immerse yourself in historic Edinburgh
How, asks Aileen Little, would you like to holiday in a property which dates from a 17th century Royal Charter? Situated in the heart of medieval Edinburgh, 1 Parliament Square, a luxurious apartment within the cobbled precincts of St Giles Cathedral...
By Brigid James
from Issue 3 published on 5/7/2002
Decisions, decisions...a smart city residence to buy or a charming country retreat to rent?
Baronial splendour
The magnificent Castle of Invercauld at Braemar, Aberdeenshire, seat of the Clan Farquharson since the 16th century, was partially rebuilt in the Scottish baronial style in 1874. It’s a superb location for a Highland wedding, business function or an unforgettable Scottish break....
By Brigid James
from Issue 2 published on 5/6/2002