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Welcome to our blog, Paton Lifestyle, where we share interviews in our In Conversation series alongside monthly posts showcasing local events and the latest industry news and advice. This is a space where you can gain valuable insights from our team, as well as local knowledge about places to visit and explore across the Highlands, Moray, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Northumberland and beyond.

Alongside stories from our towns and villages, we also celebrate the rich rural lifestyle that defines so much of these regions — from country homes and farmsteads to smallholdings, estates and land. Here you’ll find insights into rural life within these regions, guidance for buyers and sellers of countryside homes and features that highlight the landscapes, communities and way of life that make living and working in the countryside so special.

Whether you're considering relocating, searching for someone to support with managing your land or simply curious about changes in legislation or industry news, Paton Lifestyle is a place to discover the people, places and property that make where we call home so unique.

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Sep 29, 2026

In Conversation with Charity Winfield

For this month’s In Conversation With, we caught up with Charity Winfield, who works as a Rural Chartered Surveyor in our Elgin office, to c...
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Sep 29, 2026

Dates for the diary October

Crisp mornings, changing leaves and plenty of reasons to get out and about, October is one of our favourite months at Paton & Co. This month...
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Sep 28, 2026

Ahead of the Autumn Budget

As we look ahead to the Autumn Budget towards the end of October, we asked Gareth Greenwood, a Director at J H Greenwood & Company in Berwic...
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Sep 23, 2026

Open House Event 3rd October 2026

We’re excited to announce that Paton & Co will be hosting an Open House Event on Saturday 3rd October, from 10am to 2pm, as part of our Autu...
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Sep 4, 2026

River Ghillie - Rothes and Aikenway

Rothes & Aikenway Fishing is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic River Ghillie to join one of the River Spey’s highly regarde...
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Aug 31, 2026

Dates for the diary in September

As summer begins to give way to the first signs of autumn, September is a wonderful time to get out and explore Scotland and Northumberland....
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Aug 28, 2026

Property Market Update

As the summer holidays draw to a close, many buyers and sellers across the Scottish Borders, Scottish Highlands, Moray and North Northumberl...
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Aug 13, 2026

River Ghillie For River Spey

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the River Spey’s most respected salmon fishing beats! Arndilly Fishings, managed by Paton ...
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Aug 12, 2026

Five Overlooked Financial Checks When Buying or Selling a Home

We recently caught up with John Kirkwood from Quilter Financial Advisers to discuss some of the key things buyers and sellers should conside...
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Jul 30, 2026

In Conversation with Fiona MacLeod

In this month’s In Conversation With, we caught up with Partner Fiona MacLeod to learn more about her work as our Rural Team Lead, and the d...
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Dates For The Diary In August

Whether you're making the most of the summer holidays or simply looking for inspiration for a weekend out, August is packed with fantastic e...
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Why the Right Pricing Strategy Matters

When you decide to sell your home, one of the first questions you will ask is: "What is my property worth?" Naturally, every seller wants to...
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