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We get all kinds of questions from our amazing customers, and for the last few years we've been answering the majority of them on our blog.

We've compiled all these posts into the Gillies & Mackay Buyer's Guides – simply head to the area you're looking for and get your questions answered!

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Amy Hanlon
27/09/23

Garage vs Workshop: What’s The Difference?

Today in the great battle of garage vs workshop, we consider whether or not you have to keep a car...
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Amy Hanlon
14/09/23

Do I need planning permission for a carport?

Not everyone uses their timber garage to store their car, you know. Some people have other plans for their garage...
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Amy Hanlon
06/09/23

Cheap Shed vs Expensive Shed: What’s The Difference?

Have you ever suffered from choice paralysis? Cheap shed vs expensive shed is exactly the sort of thing that will...
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Amy Hanlon
09/07/23

Does A Shed Need Planning Permission?

Listen up, Sheddies! This one is important – so many people ask this question, whether they’re buying a shed, summerhouse,...
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Amy Hanlon
25/06/23

Can You Use A Shed As A Garden Office?

Garden offices are big news right now. As you realise just how infuriating it can be to work from home,...
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Cameron Sale
12/10/21

Does my shed need a base?

Buying a shed can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’ve never bought one before. There is so much...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
10/01/19

Shed Security: Is my Garden Shed Insured?

Guest Blog by Jane Barker The humble garden shed has a special place in our hearts and homes. Whether it’s...
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Cara Mackay
22/11/18

Garden Sheds Stirling: Top 4

Stirling’s Best Garden Shed Manufacturers Reviewed as rated by NattyShedGirl Stirling Shed Manufacturers have been on my list for a...
Buyers Prep
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Cara Mackay
08/11/18

Garden Sheds Falkirk: Top 4

Falkirk’s Top 4 Shed Manufacturers Reviewed as rated by NattyShedGirl “Been Shedding long pal?” Turns out Falkirk have… And since...
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Cara Mackay
18/10/18

Garden Sheds Lothian: Top 5

Lothian’s Top 5 Shed Manufacturers Reviewed as rated by NattyShedGirl Lothian – it’s a big place covering a lot of...
Buyers Prep
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