The Journal
Stories from the north-east of Scotland
Location stories, behind-the-scenes, and honest notes on selling along the coast and through Speyside.
Why professional photography sells homes
A home with professional photography sells faster and for more. That’s not opinion — that’s data. Here’s why six seconds matters.
The hidden waterfalls above Keith
A morning walk up the Glen of Newmill, where the light comes through the birches and the burn runs gold.
How to prepare your home for photography
Small, free things that make a real difference on the day — and the one thing most sellers forget.
Shorefield: sold in 18 days at asking
How presentation and honest pricing turned a quiet street in Banff into a three-week sale.
Buckie’s beaches, end to end
From Strathlene to the harbour wall — where to walk, where the dolphins surface, and where the light is best.
The Grange story: why I built it this way
I was a top agent at a national chain. Then I learned that excellence and volume don’t mix.