Escape BOATH HOUSE

An inspirational Georgian manor house in the north-east offers sanctuary to artists, poets and the curious of spirit

Escape THE LOOKOUT

Sun-drenched interiors, right on the beach - it's hard to believe this is Scotland

"It still feels like home. Just nicer"

The owners of this house in Edinburgh didn't intend to give it a complete makeover, but once they started they just couldn't stop

A SCOTTISH LOVE STORY

You need passion to persevere through a lengthy restoration project. Thankfully for this rambling old lodge in Highland Perthshire, its new owners were already head over heels

CLEAN AND POLISH

Ten years in the making, this one-time dental surgery in Portobello has been reshaped as an elegant, practical family home

MEET THE MAKER RACHEL MACLELLAN

You might think the process is purely creative, but designing knitted textiles requires a deep understanding of geometry and pattern calculations. It is intricate and often mathematical. I have learned that knitting demands a constant balance between artistry and engineering. Creating a new textile involves not only selecting colours and yarns but also considering the tensile strength, elasticity and drape of the material. That way, I ensure the final product is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. To me, this blend of creativity and technical precision is a fascinating aspect of knitted textile design.

IN THE KITCHEN AT PARTIES

It's all in the details for this slick and multifunctional entertainment space

JUST A HINT OF PINK

This family-orientated Georgian kitchen gets an upgrade in both footprint and finish

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Beauty and the best of Scotland on the shores of Loch Ness

LAURA THOMAS

The environmentalist has become a very successful entrepreneur whose products are stocked by Scotland's best hotels

Escape EASTSIDE COTTAGES

This tiny house, full of clever architectural solutions, is hidden away in a valley near Penicuik

THE WRITE ANGLE

This glasshouse in Edinburgh was a necessary upgrade for two writers who needed an escape from family life

Turn back the clock

Sometimes we have to look back to step forward. This home was stripped of its ultra-modern interior - and it has never looked better

A place of our own

Bold, brave choices paid off handsomely when the owners of this Edinburgh flat decided to put their stamp on the place

REFUGE FROM THE STORM

Two hundred years of Atlantic gales reduced this cottage to a wreck. Now, though, the gently restored Mull bolt-hole has a brighter outlook

The starting point

As the first project of both its original architect and the one who would reshape it 150 years later, this little coach house in Argyll has been on quite a journey

MORE THAN SKIN DEEP

The beauty of this Edwardian home lies not just in its gorgeous surfaces, but in a full-scale retrofit that's made it as energy efficient as a new Passivhaus

SPACE TO BREATHE

Several ugly extensions marred this cottage in rural Aberdeenshire until a rethink gave its owners a simplified layout and much more eco-friendly home

MELANIE O'DONNELL - Ceramic artist

The best thing about creating ceramics is the way you can get lost in another world.

Reading LIST

Design that will stand the test of time is the focus of our latest batch of books, all of which deserve a prime spot on a very stylish coffee table

GIVEN A LIFT

This snug offers a place to lounge and space to dine

GROOVE IS IN THE ART

Thanks to clever set dressing, this blank slate has become a characterful home

ROLL PLAY

Wallpaper is back - and it's ready to be the star of the show

JONO SMART & EMILY STEPHEN

Not just dab hands at moulding clay, Scotland's coolest potters have shaped a pretty idyllic life for themselves

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Visionary design and next-level craftsmanship have transformed a Govanhill flat into a work of art

Escape USONIA

This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired retreat in the Borders comes with its own sauna and hot tub

Escape Foyers Lodge

Quiet luxury full of personality on the banks of Loch Ness

THE WHOLE WORLD IS A GARDEN

These are some of the best in Scotland to visit this summer

THE STORIES WE TELL

Your home should be a repository of fond memories and good times, believes the designer of this relaxed country house

SURPRISE PACKAGE

Brave choices and a willingness to push the boundaries have produced a thrilling home that belies its unremarkable exterior