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The best of coast and country this Easter

The best of coast and country this Easter

For those yet to book an Easter escape, a splendid staycation might be just the ticket this year. Read on to be inspired by the rugged charm of the National Park, vast stretches of protected coastline, rolling verdant countryside, meandering rivers, kitchens just perfect for Easter Sunday roasts and gardens seemingly designed for intricate egg hunts.

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Five family properties for February half term

Five family properties for February half term

Our first blog of the year introduced Còsagach – the Gaelic for snug, sheltered and cosy, and 2018’s hygge. This half term, swap Scandi-cool for Scottish ‘heimat’ (a place you can call home) and escape with the family on a Crabtree & Crabtree getaway.

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Scotland’s answer to Hygge is set to be one of the biggest trends of 2018

Scotland’s answer to Hygge is set to be one of the biggest trends of 2018

This year is all about Còsagach - the Scottish lifestyle trend which is ready and raring to rival Hygge...

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A day in the life of... Thirlestane Castle's Housekeeper

A day in the life of... Thirlestane Castle's Housekeeper

As 2017 is Scotland's Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, we asked the Housekeeper at Thirlestane Castle (home of The Lauderdale Apartment) to tell us about a day in her life...

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Five top picks for the August Bank Holiday

Five top picks for the August Bank Holiday

Undecided on what to do this August Bank Holiday? If you want to get away but can’t face peak season airport queues we have the perfect solution. With five beautiful two-guest boltholes still available across Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, escape with a loved one for a relaxing long weekend in the glorious British countryside.

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Blooming marvellous

Blooming marvellous

With such variety in our portfolio of properties we have gardens to suit every guest. Whether it is the best stately garden; somewhere for the kids to run around or a herb garden to dip into for the cooking, Northumberland and the Scottish Borders has it all...

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