Dream homes in Aberdeen

IT WAS while cleaning out the loft of their sprawling, historic property that Elizabeth and Robert McGuire took a trip back into the past.

DENISE Perry’s flair for interior design is obvious to all when taking a walk around her impressive house.

AN ENGLISHMAN’S home is his castle, or so the old adage goes.

TWO unique features in this property made it a case of love at first sight for owner Irene Smith.

THERE can be few grander entrances to a property than that of Atholhill House.

THERE can’t be too many people who buy a house without stepping inside it – but Deborah and Kenny Murphy have done it twice.

ANDREA Mennie and Lowell Forsyth had never even heard of Grandholm Village when they began their search.

HUNDREDS of thousands of footsteps have graced the Bird family’s wonderful home over the years.

BARBARA and Bill Leonard were planning to downsize when they happened across the charms of Keir Heights.

SHARON McKay was so taken with her brother’s spacious home that she jumped at the chance to have a similar one of her own.

LOTS and lots of space was the top priority for Claire and Stewart Russell when they built their dream home.

And it came at exactly the right moment for the young couple as they were expecting their first child.

WHEN May Wong says a final farewell to her home, she’ll take away precious memories.

ONE look is all it takes to know that Netherton House has an interesting story to tell.

WHEN Barbara and Vin Hamer bid farewell to Westhill, they’ll be saying goodbye to a community they’ve taken to their hearts.

BUYING a burned-out ruin with the intention of transforming it is the kind of stressful challenge that most people avoid.

ANTHEA Teasdale and David Mayers have enjoyed living the high life in their fabulous home.

TAKING pride of place in Joyce Morris’ home is a very special painting which sums up her years of living there.

IT’S not unusual for passers-by to stop and stare in amazement at Liz Macmillan’s garden.

WITH views of the River Esk and the rolling hills beyond, and located just five miles south of Laurencekirk, Esk View is a tranquil and idyllic spot to raise a family.

GUY and Jill Craig have faithfully restored their period home – right down to the colour of the walls.

BENNACHIE offers a dramatic backdrop on the skyline, while all around birds chirp from the treetops.

PRESERVING the classic features of a property while giving it a modern twist is no easy feat.

IN AN area rich with Scottish history, it’s only fitting to live in a property with a story of its own to tell.

ITS name refers to a grand hall in Norse mythology where Viking warriors go after they die.

WHEN you’ve got two energetic daughters dancing a Highland Fling around you, you need plenty of space.

WENDY Davidson and her family are swapping one dream home for another – thanks to the Evening Express.

YOU might think that after building your own home from scratch, moving into one that’s already built would be an easy option.

ABERDEEN’s West End has always held a special place in Joan Gammack’s heart.

THOUGHTFUL Christmas presents are always appreciated.

WITH old properties there is always some history to be uncovered.

ADMIRING this stunning Whitecairns property, you would never believe how different it looked five years ago.

IMAGINE coming home to your much-treasured property to find the roof missing and the wind blowing a gale above you.

LOIRSTON Manor in Cove is not an easy place to buy a house.

NESTLED away in a sleepy corner of Aboyne and surrounded by mature trees, this five-bedroom house is picture-perfect.

IF YOU dream of escaping city life for a place in the country, then this property could be perfect for you.

AS PROFESSOR of Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen, Cairns Craig is a well-respected member of the worldwide academic establishment.

WHEN Louise and Grant Argo decided to tie the knot, they knew exactly where they wanted to live ... Kingswells.

JOHN Anderson has asked wife Teresa to make him a promise ahead of their next move.