Property: This week: houses in rural Scotland

BEST PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET

FIFE

Forgan House, Newport on Tay. A traditional stone Georgian listed house with walled garden and surrounded by open farmland. 7 beds, 4 baths, 2 shower rooms, 4 receps, conservatory, kitchen, utility, garage/stable block, 4.5 acres. pounds 295,000. FPDSavills 0131 247 3700.

BERWICKSHIRE

Marchmont Stables and Cottages, Duns. The stable buildings of the historic Marchmont estate in the heart of the Scottish borders. 2 semi-detached stone cottages, squash court, coach house, stables, former byre and corner battlement tower, paddock, 0.5 acres. pounds 200,000. Cluttons Daniel Smith 0131 556 4422.

ISLE OF MULL

Ardfenaig House, By Bunessan. A Victorian country house on a sea loch and with magnificent views. 5 beds, 5 bath, 3 receps, study, conservatory, kitchen, 2-bed annexe, coach house, shore frontage with stone jetty, 15.25 acres. pounds 380,000. Knight Frank 0131 225 8171.

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WIGTOWNSHIRE

Garlieston House, Garlieston. An 18th-century Dower House in an old walled garden with mature trees and a small paddock. 5 beds, 2 bath, 2 receps, kitchen, study, conservatory, outbuildings, swimming pool, croquet lawn, 2 acres. pounds 175,000. Knight Frank 0131 225 8171.

BERWICKSHIRE

The Glebe House, Legerwood. Mid-18th-century Georgian country house with good views over the Borders countryside. 5/6 beds, 3 baths, 3 receps, kitchen, stone outbuildings including 2 garages, garden, 1 acre. pounds 275,000. Knight Frank 0131 225 8171.