Property development company, S Harrison, has secured planning permission for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Edinburgh's Gillespie Crescent, creating a prime development opportunity in a sought-after location. The approved scheme will transform a vacant brownfield site within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area into high-quality student accommodation, with 124 bedrooms, within a contemporary five-storey building. Gavin Douglas, des

A sporting estate has been brought to market by Savills, offering buyers the opportunity to acquire a property in a beautiful area of Highland Perthshire. Here’s what the agents have to say about it. Kinnaird Estate occupies an outstanding elevated position in the heart of Highland Perthshire, overlooking the Strathtay valley and framed by some of Scotland’s most iconic scenery. From the house and grounds, the landscape stretches towards the Atholl Hills, with Ben Vrackie,

The Registers of Scotland (RoS) annual analysis of Scotland’s property market has revealed that in 2025-2026, the total value of sales in the Scottish residential-property market reached a record high of £24.3bn – the highest level since records began, more than 20 years ago. The study also found that the total market value of new-build residential sales grew by nine per cent between 2024-25 and 2025-26. In 2025-26, around 10 per cent of residential property sales in Scotla

Partner content Property portal, ESPC’s monthly report covering March-May reveals that buyers and sellers are taking a cautious approach, which may be linked to economic uncertainty. However, the data also finds that the median selling time across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders was quicker than during the same period in 2025, with properties going under offer two days faster, in 25 days. ESPC said that this indicates that “buyers are present in the market and

Iconic Stockbridge landmark, St Stephen’s Church, designed and built in 1828 by William Playfair, is up for sale, through Culverwell’s Edinburgh office. The agent is seeking offers of more than £3m. The venue is currently owned by Olivier Award-winning director and ballet choreographer Peter Schaufuss. The building contains the Ian McKellen Theatre and the Ashton Hall, where Schaufuss presented a new ballet version of Hamlet starring Sir Ian McKellen during the 2024 Fringe. S

Investors from France have bought nearly £200m worth of Scottish commercial property since November, as the historic connections between the two countries take a modern twist. New research from commercial-property consultancy, Knight Frank, has found that French buyers purchased £183m of Scottish office buildings, retail outlets, industrial units and other commercial-property assets in recent months. Those deals added to a series of others that have concluded since 2024, taki

Sponsored Leah Bryce launched her award-winning business, Leah Bryce Property Sourcing, in 2023. Since then, she has worked with several property seekers, including internationally mobile families and professionals, to help them find and settle into the home of their dreams. Being entrusted to find the perfect home for her clients is both an achievement and a pleasure for Leah, who shares one of her successes with us here, providing an insight into her expertise. On this occ

Propertymark’s latest housing-insight report has revealed a pick-up in buyer activity and sales agreed during March. The property-agent membership body said that increased stock levels were boosting choice, despite continued affordability pressures. Sales agreed per member branch increased in March, to an average of 8.14. The average number of viewings per available property jumped in that month, compared to the month before, to an average of 2.8 viewings. On average, per me

Partner content Paul Hilton, ESPC chief executive takes a look at the recent election results and considers the potential impact on Scotland’s housing market. As many expected, the SNP secured victory in last week’s Scottish elections – but now that the party's manifesto pledges have become expected deliverables, what does its win mean for the housing market? The SNP manifesto focused on resolving the housing emergency and making home ownership a possibility for more people a

A West Lothian housebuilder is celebrating World Bee Day (20 May) by constructing a different type of home at a range of developments across Scotland. Barratt Homes, which is currently building a new community at Bangour Village in Broxburn, is marking the occasion by offering residents the chance to install a special insect home in their garden, to help make the development and surrounding area more bee-friendly. The bee and bug homes will provide another habitat for ins

Knight Frank has stepped up its investment in its Scottish commercial-property operations by securing a long-term lease at a best-in-class office development in Edinburgh. The independent commercial property consultancy has taken ground-floor space at 30 Semple Street, relocating from 2 Castle Terrace where it had been for a decade. The Edinburgh move follows the recent relocation of Knight Frank’s Aberdeen team to Albyn Place, securing another high-quality workplace for its

Partner news The latest house-price report from Scottish property portal ESPC presents a market that offers reasons to be optimistic for buyers and sellers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, despite the backdrop of ongoing global events and economic uncertainty. The picture revealed by this month’s report, looking at February-April 2026, appears at first glance to show a slowing of the market; however, the comparison is to an exceptionally strong m

Partner news Property portal, ESPC, has revealed the capital’s best performing rental postcodes in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting where buy-to-let investors are achieving the strongest returns. Using the newest rental data from Citylets, alongside ESPC’s latest house-price analysis, ESPC identified the Edinburgh areas that delivered the most attractive rental yields between January and March 2026, with five postcode areas emerging as particularly strong performers fo

Sponsored If you work in Edinburgh, you might be wondering whether it’s better to set up home here, or to find a place to settle down in one of the many commuter towns outside the capital. Edinburgh can be a pricey place to call home, but depending on what’s most important to you, you might prefer to buy a smaller property, for a shorter (perhaps even walkable) commute within the city. Or perhaps space – both inside and outside – is your priority, in which case you might

Partner news The latest house-price report from ESPC highlights a market that has continued to perform steadily in the first quarter of 2026, with increased supply, easing competition and modest price growth. This is creating balanced conditions for buyers and sellers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, the property-marketing company revealed. Using data from January to March 2026, the report shows that 2,266 properties came onto the market, represe

Partner content It can be tricky to decide on your next steps if you’re a renter in Edinburgh who’s thinking about moving home. Do you continue your rental journey, or take the leap onto the property ladder as a homeowner? Both options come with their own merits and challenges, so the next best move for you depends on your own personal circumstances. Let’s take a look at everything you need to consider before making your decision on whether to rent or buy a home in Edinburgh.

Partner news Independent market research has confirmed that ESPC is the preferred property portal of choice for local buyers and sellers, reinforcing its position as the most trusted and effective platform for those looking to buy or sell a home in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. A survey of over 550 local buyers and sellers revealed that espc.com is where most buyers would go first to find a property to buy, with 29 per cent of re

Partner news ESPC ’s latest house-price report shows “a stable market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, with modest price growth, improving stock levels and softer competition creating more balanced trading conditions”. Using sales data from December 2025 to February 2026, the average selling price rose two per cent year-on-year to £292,287. ESPC said that while this represents more measured growth than seen in previous quarters, it reflects a mar

Sponsored If you’re considering a move beyond the capital, Edinburgh’s surrounding towns offer an appealing blend of space, value and quality of life – all within easy reach of the city centre. With many employers now asking staff to spend more time back in the office, commuting has once again become a key consideration when choosing where to live. At the same time, affordability remains front of mind. For many buyers, moving just outside the city boundary can mean signif

Mitchells & Butlers, advised by Savills, has completed an off-market acquisition of the Charwood Bar and Grill on Buckstone Terrace, from a private seller. The 6,000 square-foot site will reopen later this year as a Miller & Carter Steakhouse, following a £2m refurbishment. John Menzies, director in the retail team at Savills Scotland, said: “This will be the third Miller & Carter in Edinburgh. Its location to the south of the city, close to the Edinburgh bypass, will complem