The Rettie Blog

Welcome to the Autumn/Winter 2026 edition of Prestige Scotland, where we share with you our latest collection of some of the best luxury living Scotland has to offer. As ever we're delighted to showcase a number of beautiful properties, across Scotland, from our Sales, Lettings and New Homes teams.

Some homes are impressive because of their scale, others because of their design. Then there are the homes that stay with you because of the stories they hold. When I visited The Station House, I expected to see a beautiful property. What I didn't expect was to leave feeling like I had been invited into a family's history.

Every August, Edinburgh transforms. The city's historic streets become a stage, its cafés and pubs buzz with conversation in dozens of languages, and performers, visitors and residents come together for one of the most exciting cultural events in the world. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns from 7 to 31 August, bringing thousands of shows to venues across the capital and reinforcing Edinburgh's reputation as a global destination for creativity and culture.

When restoring or refreshing a historic property, the most successful spaces are those that respect the past while meeting the expectations of modern living. At the Old Course Hotel, that balance has been achieved through thoughtful design choices that celebrate the building's character while creating an inviting and comfortable environment for guests.

The East Renfrewshire property market continues to demonstrate impressive resilience and underlying strength, with sustained buyer demand, competitive closing dates, and strong pricing levels evident across key areas. Well-presented homes are consistently attracting multiple interested parties, with many achieving results above, Home Report valuation.

The Glasgow property market continues to demonstrate exceptional strength, with high levels of buyer demand, rapid sales, and competitive prices driving well above Home Report valuation. For homeowners considering selling, recent performance across the West End provides clear evidence that now is an advantageous moment to bring your property to market.

Last Sunday, our Director in St Andrews, George Lorimer, laced up his running shoes for one of his biggest challenges yet, the Edinburgh Marathon, all in support of our charity partner, Rock Trust.

Bearsden is a market defined by strong communities, long term residency, and homes that often stay in the same hands for many years. When the time does come to move, homeowners are looking for reassurance, expertise, and thoughtful guidance, not pressure or a one size fits all approach. That’s where the Rettie Bearsden team sets itself apart.

We’re delighted to be attending the Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Show for the first time this year, and we’re especially pleased to be bringing our Rettie trailer along. If you’ve not attended before, this is a much-loved local event that offers something for all ages. It’s a true community occasion, and we’re proud to be part of it.

Over the last year, here in our Rettie Glasgow City Sales Branch we have witnessed an increase in enquiries, viewings and sales, someone switched the Glasgow City property market back on!

As the birthplace of golf, Scotland holds a unique position on the global sporting stage. Each year, events such as the Scottish Open shine a light on the country’s world‑class courses, dramatic landscapes and historic towns, reminding international audiences why Scotland remains so special.

As East Lothian eases into spring, the county’s celebrated food scene begins to gather pace once again. From its rolling farmland to its lively coastal villages, the region is home to an impressive community of growers, makers and independent businesses.