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Tantalising views and a magical history shine in this Portobello event space

We speak to owner and creative director Zahra Noble-Sabokbar about The Tower's renovation, redesign and unique history

A philosophy of radical reuse guided the repair of this coastal cottage

The use of recycled materials in this Jurassic Coast cottage makes for a suitably authentic renovation

A peaceful eco home exemplifies the art of doing more with less

A desolate brownfield site is now a haven for nature, thanks to the owner of this low-profile, low-carbon, highly sustainable eco house

H&IS Curates: five of Scotland’s best architects

Looking to transform your home? H&IS has curated a list of the best architects in Scotland for 2026

Architects compete to redesign fire-damaged Glasgow landmarks for first time

Glasgow will hold its first ever competition to redesign a town centre, after devastating fires ripped through historic tenements Known for its striking Victorian architecture,...

A Georgian townhouse has been redesigned with future generations in mind

One couple has transformed their Edinburgh Georgian townhouse into a family sanctuary, prioritising modern living without sacrificing history

Architecture profile: Somner Macdonald on design that endures

Edinburgh's New Town. The East Lothian coast. The hills of Perthshire. For more than thirty years, Somner Macdonald Architects has designed enduring homes across some of Scotland's most demanding settings

Serenity reigns in a cleverly constructed home that prioritises connection

Picture sunshine filtering through trees and the beautiful, fleeting patterns of light and shade this gives

Crew Architects unites light and dark in this Edinburgh project

This was a beautiful house with a beautiful garden – but there was no connection between the two. Now, with an extension and a new layout, the two parts of this Edinburgh home are united at last

How one dad transformed his tenement flat into an award-winning family home

£45,000 was all architect David Brotherton needed to transform this tenement flat into an award-winning family home Words Kirsty Feerick Photography phthalo studio When David Brotherton found...
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Tantalising views and a magical history shine in this Portobello event space

We speak to owner and creative director Zahra Noble-Sabokbar about The Tower's renovation, redesign and unique history

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