Log-burning stoves have become increasingly popular in recent years and show no sign of falling out of favour any time soon. Not only are these stoves a fantastic way to heat a space, but they ...

From 1 April, new homes built in Scotland will not be allowed to use direct emission heating systems such as oil and gas boilers, and bioenergy sources which includes wood and log burning stoves.

The rules had aimed to ensure that heat pumps and heat networks were used instead of oil and gas boilers, or bioenergy sources such as wood and log burning stoves, fire places and firepits.