Sophie Marshall
Best Garden Room Scotland: Top 10 Manufacturers
Ooooh, I’m excited! Usually, when I have to write a post called “Garden Rooms Scotland: Top 10,” I encounter all...
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Cara Mackay
Why our garages don’t leak – The best timber garage specification
A leaky garage is not what you want when your little baby (your car) is stored inside… the whole point...
Buyers Prep
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Sophie Marshall
What is a 3-Tier Workshop?
A 3-Tier Workshop is ideal for a dedicated workspace. Maybe you’re a wood-turner? An upcycler? A model train enthusiast? Or...
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Amy Hanlon
Should I buy a summerhouse or a garden room?
Among the critical questions to ask yourself in the first full working week of 2026, don’t forget, “Should I buy...
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Sophie Marshall
Cheap vs Expensive Garden Room: How long will it last?
You’ve thought about buying a garden room to add to your home. You think it could be a nice place...
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Sophie Marshall
Are the base and electrics included in a Radiata Garden Room project?
You don’t want extra hassle. You want to know how things are going to work before you commit. And you...
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Sophie Marshall
How do we offer a 30-Year Guarantee on our Garden Rooms?
You’ve been searching for the perfect garden room, and you’ve seen loads of options, but you need something that you...
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Sophie Marshall
Are Gillies & Mackay’s Garden Rooms too cheap?
This might seem like a daft question. We’ve even got an article on here that answers the opposite question: why...
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Nicola Hutchison
Apprentice of the Year – Double Win for Arran.
Gillies & Mackay’s Arran Ramsay-King receives both Best in Class and Apprentice of the Year at Forth Valley College’s 2026...
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Sophie Marshall
What’s the best specification for a small garden room?
Do you want a small garden room? Somewhere that fits neatly in your garden, and leaves enough space for your...
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Sophie Marshall
Do I need a Building Control-compliant Garden Room?
If you’ve looked online for a garden room you’ve probably been met with prices that range from a few thousand...
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Sophie Marshall
How secure is a Garden Room?
If you’re considering adding a garden room to your home, you’ve probably wondered just how secure they actually are. It’s...
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Nicola Hutchison
Combating Household Clutter with a Shed or Workshop
Household clutter is one of those things that just does my head in, to be quite frank. I’m a mother...
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Nicola Hutchison
Can I put a shed or timber building against a boundary? What most companies won’t tell you…
Dave contacted us recently, and he’s looking for a shed to fit in his tight space, against the boundaries, in...
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