It’s that time of the year again, where I become another year older! Although I do love any excuse for a little bit of cake and a party, I am not so keen on the impending demise of my youth. Okay, that is a tad dramatic but my younger years of laying in the sun, [...]
I first met Designer Rory Hutton a few years ago and I was immediately captivated by his passion for creating unique and intricately designed accessories. His distinctive range is a perfect combination of quality fabric, playful prints and artistic design, crafting a captivating collection of accessories that has captured the attention of numerous publications and stores. [...]
Restoration Yard’s 18th century stables welcome indoor winter woodland cinema for Christmas classic screenings. Following last year’s sell-out screenings at The Biscuit Factory, Hobo Cinema’s Indoor Winter Woodland Cinema moves to Restoration Yard at Dalkeith Country Park, Midlothian. This immersive experience will see the Wellbeing Lab transformed into a woodland cinema, with set design from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SCOTLAND’S CONTEMPORARY SPIRIT ENCAPSULATED IN BOTTLE AND TARTAN Caorunn Collaborate With Scottish Designer To Champion Craftsmanship The premium Scottish gin Caorunn (pronounced “ka-roon”) is proud to announce a collaboration with multiple award-winning creator of cutting-edge kilts, Siobhan Mackenzie. Siobhan has created a bespoke kilt, the iconic handcrafted Scottish garment, celebrating Caorunn’s contemporary tartan which is [...]
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 [...]
Opening in June is the eagerly awaited Grand Café on North Bridge, Edinburgh. Located in the former advertising and notices department of the Scotsman Newspaper, this new café brings a touch opulence to the city. As you walk in you are greeted with an elegant interior of marble pillars, sparkling chandeliers and scattered palms. 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 [...]
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 [...]
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