As Scotland’s first design museum, V&A Dundee tells a global story, investigating the international importance of design alongside presenting Scotland’s outstanding design achievements. V&A Dundee’s construction and fit-out took three and a half years to complete and it stands at the centre of the £1 billion transformation of the Dundee waterfront, once part of the [...]
Launching in Autumn 2018, a new £5million development is set to transform Scotland’s hotel scene. Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board ship, begins an exciting new chapter offering beautiful cabins, dining and entertaining space, set in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith. Developed by The Royal Yacht Britannia’s trading company, Royal Yacht Enterprises, Fingal’s 23 luxury [...]
A Whisky Escape Room challenge, over participating 80 bars, a new Cocktail Village, a hidden Masterclass Hub, a Pornstar Martini Party, and distillery tours are just some of the highlights you can look forward to hopping between at next month’s Edinburgh Cocktail Week, 15th – 21st October, as they reveal their full programme of events [...]
If you have seen my social media recently then you will have noticed some exciting news. I am now part of the amazing New York City-based Guild Magazine. Guild magazine’s first issue launched on 5th July 2018 and it’s Editor in Chief, Jose Morales describes it as a magazine “Designed to serve as a reliable [...]
The Wellesley; beautifully restored before opening in 2012, this intimate luxury hotel adjacent to Hyde Park in London is the perfect place to escape the busy streets of the city. Its beautiful facade lures you in, where you can enjoy the many luxurious services of this glamorous boutique-grand hotel. After travelling to London from [...]
As the car slowly made its way up the long gravelled driveway, out of the darkness an impressive building that was Hopetoun House was lit up red . Stepping out , I could hear the roar from the convoy of Ferrari supercars that were halted in front of this stately home. Standing proudly in the the middle, a large sculpture [...]
Dozens of Christmas trees lay scattered across wet pavements, waiting to be recycled. The twinkling lights and decorations are packed away for yet another year; its very easy to feel deflated in what I call “the Monday of the year” January. As I have said before, I do love my country, but due to the short [...]
The Edinburgh International Festival It seemed from out of nowhere posters and billboards appeared around the streets of Edinburgh. Cleverly coloured in a luminous yellow, they are perfect for grabbing everyone’s attention against the otherwise grey historic buildings of the city. The International Edinburgh Festival has arrived! "Welcome world" is their slogan and it surely [...]
Why Blu blazer Guy you may ask?! For as far back as I can remember, a blue blazer has been a staple part of my wardrobe for that tailored yet casual look. Who doesn’t feel good in a blazer right? However, this blog isn’t about the blazer itself, it's about the person inside the blazer. [...]
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