Properties of the week: homes by famous architects theweek.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theweek.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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A COUNCIL-RUN charity tasked with the upkeep of a historic property in Edinburgh has come under scrutiny from watchdogs. The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is looking into concerns relating to the governance and decision-making of Lauriston Castle Trust. Local campaigners have previously raised fears over the condition of parts of the estate and the management of an endowment fund. A spokeswoman for OSCR confirmed it is engaging with the council as the sole charity trustee, but said it would not be appropriate to comment further. Perched close to the shores of the Firth of Forth, Lauriston Castle dates back to the late 16th century and is described as a hidden gem by VisitScotland. An earlier castle fell victim to the Burning of Edinburgh by English forces in 1544.
Spottes Mill, The Moss and the Mid-Century Funhouse are all Scotland s Home of the Year finalists. Pictures: Paul Tyagi/Andrew Jackson/IWC Media/BBC Scotland WHO will be crowned Scotland’s Home of the Year? It is a question that has kept viewers rapt over the last two months as the judges have criss-crossed the country in search of abodes that delight and dazzle. The third series of the popular BBC Scotland show reaches its climax this week. It has showcased outstanding homes – big and small – stretching from the Borders to the Hebrides, across the Highlands to Orkney and Shetland, as well as Lothian, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley.