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 [...]
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 [...]
One of my favourite places to visit is Turkey, in particular Istanbul. Having visited Istanbul a number of times in all seasons, each experience has been completely different. For me Istanbul has a mystical chaotic charm which I fell in love with the minute I first visited. There is a constant buzz due to the [...]
On a crispy winter morning I drive slowly through the Scottish countryside. I admire the rolling hills and often forget that just thirty minutes away from the centre of Edinburgh, we are surrounded with such tranquillity and beauty. In this quiet and serene valley I head to the impressive Borthwick Castle. Built in 1430 by [...]
Stepping off the plane at Marrakesh airport, I was filled with excitement and could not wait to explore this magical place. After a somewhat arduous wait at customs I was picked up by my driver and we began the bustling journey toward the riad I was staying in. During this enthralling journey, I couldn’t help [...]
Being only a 90 minute flight time from Edinburgh, the Danish capital of Copenhagen is the perfect weekend getaway for a quick stop of culture, history and (my favourite part) food! I recently visited for a few days on a quick budget trip and Copenhagen definitely made an impression on me. Leaving on the last flight from [...]
There is a coolness in the air and a change of light in the city. Although I’ve tried my best to clinch onto the last moments of summer, the browning and falling of the leaves are announcing that Autumn has truly arrived. Already, the weather hasn’t been too kind, however us Scots are used to [...]
Around three hours south of Miami is the spectacular Florida Keys. I travelled to the most southern island; Key West. Driving down through the keys is an experience in itself. You navigate along the narrow road and cross the infamous 7 mile bridge. I travelled by coach along the meandering road with water on each [...]
After an intensely filled week full of thrills and spills from the theme parks in Orlando, it was time for a three hour drive to Miami. The arrival into this city was a definite exhilarating experience. As the Miami skyline approached, the roads branched out into what seemed like a hundred lanes of solid traffic [...]
Follow my blog with Bloglovin After another fun filled festival month, its hard to believe that its all over for yet another year. However, as the street entertainers say good bye and crowds disperse, please don’t think that Edinburgh and its surrounding areas have nothing more to offer. In fact this is the perfect time [...]
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