Situated in Edinburgh's city centre at the foot of the iconic Calton Hill is the impressive four-star hotel, Courtyard By Marriot. Its prominent position makes it extremely accessible and acts an excellent base to explore everything this beautiful city has to offer. The exterior of the hotel exudes the typical Georgian style that Edinburgh is [...]
Last week I had the opportunity to visit the oldest whisky distillery in Scotland, The Glenturret. This quaint distillery is located north-west of Crieff in the picturesque county of Perthshire. The collection of whitewashed buildings straddle the banks of the River Turret, its cascading freshwater used in the distilling process of this renowned whisky. Although [...]
There is nothing better than being a tourist in your own city and over the past year of travel restrictions, it has given me the perfect opportunity to do just that. Even though I cast my gaze over the stunning sights of Edinburgh on a daily basis, being able to explore the city as a [...]
One of the best things about writing about fragrances is being part of a wonderful creative community which allows me to explore exciting brands from around the world. This unique insight has opened my eyes to a fantastic array of fragrances that I otherwise may have missed. One of these recent findings is Maison Maïssa, [...]
In 2017, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté took the first letter of its founder’s name, turned it into a question, and named a new scent after it… Because everything starts with a Y. Contrasting vivid radiance and addictive intensity, Y offers a striking new take on the fougère - the most iconic masculine fragrance family, composed [...]
Being born and brought up in Scotland, I have always been aware of the beauty and history that lies right on my doorstep. However sometimes one becomes complacent, and in the pursuit of warmer climates I’ve often overlooked it, instead giving way to the enticement of foreign travel. The restrictions of travelling abroad in the past [...]
Described as ‘Perfume with Poetry,' Atelier Des Ors was created by Jean-Philippe Clermont and launched in 2015. This exclusive fragrance house sought out to create a range that captured the true heritage of French Haute Parfumerie, one which uses only the finest and most beautiful raw materials. Along with perfumer Marie Salamagne, they have built [...]
I am always on the search for unique and relaxing staycations, and last month I was lucky enough to find just that in the form of The Four Sisters Boatels. Tucked away in Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal these four-star luxury canal boats are located right in the centre of Edinburgh. Guests can experience [...]
Recently launched in April 2021, Greenley by Parfums de Marly couldn’t have come at a better time. After such an arduous year full of restrictions and confinement this fragrance is an instant spray of relief. It almost conjures up thoughts of opening a window after a long winter and allowing that rush of fresh spring [...]
In 1888 perfumer Francis Charrier set out to create Faîr Parfum, a perfume house that would rebel against the industrialisation of the perfume industry. By paying fair wages to its workers and injecting profits into educating their workers’ children, this innovative fragrance house quickly made an impact within the circles of French high society. In [...]
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