Deep in a Perthshire forest are five holiday homes with a difference,  combining luxury, eco-friendliness and nature in equal measure

It’s hardly news that Shawlands is a happening place. Cool bars and brunch spots are easy to find, and even the most niche interests seem to be catered for.

Looking for the best of Scotland's seasonal food & drink? Start here. Fill up on delicious new flavours and fresh treats, including the best of autumn’s harvest. 

This edition is full of ideas for building your own home. Is it just a pipe dream? We don’t think so – not if it’s done the right way

This cosy setup has been created using Bert & May's handmade encaustic tiles as a focal point. The Pearl + Brighton hexagonal tiles are beautifully versatile thanks to their neutral colour and split pattern: they allow for almost infinite possibilities for layout.

If you can’t get away, why not lose yourself in a book that’ll take you on a journey far from humdrum everyday life. Cuba, Greece, France... where to?

Informal dining is a winner, whether it's your go-to for eating and studying, or just a helpful addition to the more austere dining room. Take a look at these stylish setups to get some inspiration for your own island paradise.

An inviting combination of 200-year-old garden, modernist building and rich family history makes this an East Lothian holiday retreat with a difference

The potential of this huge lateral apartment was sorely ignored until new architect owners rethought its layout and released its promise 

Work by the Glasgow-based artist is on show at Hospitalfield, Arbroath, until 31 October. The Arts & Crafts house, a former art school, offers residencies to artists, musicians and writers, and its grounds have recently opened to the public for the first time