The 19th-century fishermen of the East Neuk would be flabbergasted to see how their old cramped cottages have evolved. Gone are the dark, claustrophobic rooms; in their place, a sympathetic celebration of traditional features with the focus firmly on

The best and boldest works by recent graduates of Scotland's art schools will be exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy's New Contemporaries show. The annual event promotes emerging artists, and gives us a chance to view promising talent in one spac

You can't beat a good fish supper. Th ere's something about the combination of crunchy batter, the salt and vinegar flavour explosion and the carby goodness of a hot chip that's a tonic for the soul. And who knows more about the power of a chippy tea

Uniqlo has answered our calls: the clothing brand, loved for its versatile, hardworking wardrobe staples, is finally opening a Scottish store. The new shop is on Edinburgh's Princes Street, across two floors lit by airy floor-to-ceiling windows. The

While trad runs riot in the bedroom (see page 70), things are a lot less frou-frou in the kitchen, where fuss-free spaces with confident colour are the order of the day. Decor here should have a functional element: display that enamel teapot or hang

Minnie Kemp, head of design at the Kit Kemp Design Studio, has collaborated with Mind the Gap on a colourful collection of wallpaper. Shown here is Palette, inspired by A. Boogert's ground-breaking book of colours from 1692. Kemp's handpainted reinve

What A 19th-century rural building, now with three bedrooms Where Piedmont, Italy Architect Jonathan Tuckey Design Hidden among vineyards, olive groves and chestnut forests in north-western Italy, midway between the Alps and the Mediterranean, is a 1

How has your style evolved over the years? I'm French, grounded in European sensibilities. But I've lived and worked in many countries: Lebanon, Morocco, the Gulf, the United States, China and now Britain. I love putting together and layering cultura

A peaceful bedroom is key to getting that coveted eight-hour snooze each night. So how do you find tranquillity? Start by keeping your sleeping zone separate from your working-living-entertaining-exercising spaces, and dress it appropriately: were se

IN THE ERA of fast fashion, we're dedicated to championing innovative designers with longevity. Take Barbour's collaboration with Erdem below – an unexpected pairing given Erdem's penchant for florals and Barbour's commitment to practicality. Yet, th

Time to update the rickety old bistro set? Consider the Cancún outdoor capsule collection from BoConcept. It comes a range of colours, all united by clean lines and soft curves. Lounge chair, £599. Sofa, £1,059, Coffee table, from £299. boconcept.com

The rising star of the interiors world is the humble home office. Lockdown forced us to improvise, but now that many of us have the option of hybrid working, we're taking the time to personalise our studies, tailoring them to our taste and moving awa

What A newly extended 200-year-old farm cottage Where East Lothian Architect Somner Macdonald Main contractor Dovetail Prior to its comprehensive reinvention by Somner Macdonald Architects between 2020 and 2021, Julia and Rowan Walker had spent three

Purveyors of provenance. No, not the name of some indie band of the mid-1990s, but what this special Collector's Issue of Homes & Interiors Scotland has shown me we are. Putting this edition of the magazine together has confi rmed that heritage matte

Twenty years before Andy Warhol hit the headlines with his pop art images of Campbell's soup cans and Coke bottles, Scotland's own Eduardo Paolozzi was hard at work refining his own take on pop culture. The true ‘godfather of pop art’ was born in Lei

I once overheard a conversation on holiday between a woman in her sixties and a 17-year-old boy that went something like this. Her: “I hate a tasting menu. Portions are too small. Always have to get a McDonald's on the way home.” Him: “Yes, but the p

Craft is having a huge resurgence and, frankly, it's about time. Two-dimensional work, like paintings and photography, will always have its place, but craft is now rightfully being hailed as one of the most accessible forms of artistic expression, op

What An early-20th-century lakeside home Where Lake Geneva Interior design Mark Gillette Interior Design Adream summer's day for Rosie Kidston goes something like this. The morning begins with an energising uphill walk with her dachshunds, then they

All of Weaver Green's homewares are made entirely from recycled plastic bottles – not that you'd know it from the look or feel of them. New for this season is the Mallorca colourway, shown here on the reversible Acorn cushion, a good match for many o

This home, a top-floor flat in a traditional tenement, is a love letter to Glasgow that rewards close reading. Its owners, retired scientists Louise and David, were living in Washington DC when they bought the place a few years ago; they were moving

From £ 10,600 RIGHT THEN, WHAT THE HECK IS THIS? Dear reader, take note of the saddle and pedals – it's an exercise bike, of course. You'd be forgiven for mistaking it for some sort of sculptural dog or horse, but this is in fact a fully functional p

Never enough room in your fridge? Take a look at this beast from Liebherr. It's from the brand's topof-the-range Peak series and is packed with the latest tech. Clear drawers let you quickly see what you've got (great for avoiding over-purchasing), t

What A listed four-bedroom semi-detached period villa Where North London Architect Archer and Braun Main contractor Trendhomes After 25 years in their much-loved “but tired” home in Highgate, north London, a freak storm and flooding presented Nicole