1. Powfoulis Manor, Bothkennar
An elegant 19th century B-listed manor house set spanning 17 acres of walled grounds close to the River Forth. The property contains an owner’s apartment with 6 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, recep; and guest accommodation with 16 bedrooms (all en suite), kitchen, 5 receps, outbuildings (including a staff cottage), and a garage.
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2. Hawthorn House, Lismore, Oban
Argyll and Bute
A charming property in a picturesque, rural setting on the popular Isle of Lismore. Includes a main suite, 2 further beds (1 en suite), a family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, and a garden.
3. Newton House, Insch
Aberdeenshire
Surrounded by landscaped grounds of 36 acres with far-reaching views to Bennachie, this 17th century mansion house has a main suite, 6 further beds (4 en suite), 3 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 receps, cinema, studio, gym, 2-bed self-contained annexe, tennis court, garden, paddocks, and outbuildings.
4. No. 7 Tarskavaig
Isle of Skye
A bespoke, energy-efficient house in a spectacular location on the Sleat Peninsula. The property enjoys views out to the Isle of Rum. The home has one bedroom, shower room, kitchen/dining room, recep, and a garden.
OIEO £260,000; The Estate Agency Co.
5. Eskgrove Hall, Inveresk, Musselburgh
East Lothian
A Georgian-style property set in secluded gardens of 2.7 acres. Main suite, 6/7 further beds (2 en suite), kitchen/breakfast room, 4 receps, gym, garden, garage.
6. Borthwick Hall, Heriot
Midlothian
This mansion – a grand Scottish baronial property built by John Henderson in 1852 – sits in 12 acres of landscaped grounds. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), 2 baths, shower room, kitchen, breakfast room, 5 receps, 3 self-contained guest flats with 5 further beds.
7. Ty Cymro, Berneray
Outer Hebrides
A quaint, thatched black house in an idyllic conservation area setting overlooking the sea. The home has one bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/living room, and a garden.
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