Located within 34 acres of the most beautiful grounds and situated near the quaint Scottish town of Dunblane, is the renowned Cromlix hotel. This stunning Victorian mansion owned by acclaimed tennis player Andy Murray has been extensively refurbished to combine modern luxuries whilst respecting the home's historic past. The five-star hotel boasts fifteen luxurious bedrooms [...]
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 [...]
Located in London’s prestigious area of Knightsbridge is The Lanesborough, a five-star luxury hotel by the Oetker Collection. The building exudes the grandeur of the regency period and has undergone many changes since it was built in 1719. It wasn’t until 30th December 1991 that The Lanesborough hotel opened its doors and since then it [...]
June is pride month and although the dreaded Rona (Covid-19) came along and rained on this year's parade, it certainly has not and will not dull the colour and spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. For me, pride is about the immense gratitude towards all the people who have fought for our rights to love and [...]
I don't know about you but when it comes to Father's Day I find it very difficult to get my dad the perfect gift. I have come across some amazing products and I thought I would share them with you to make choosing your Father's Day gift that little bit easier. Whether it be for [...]
It appears that for many people this lockdown has unleashed their inner Mary Berry and that includes me. This week let me transport you directly to Italy with my version of a Torta Caprese Al Limone (an almond and lemon cake). I first experienced this cake whilst visiting the Amalfi Coast and its delicate citrusy [...]
I hope you have been enjoying my Christmas Gift Guide so far. This time I am sharing with you some delicious alcoholic beverages that I have tried recently and would make the perfect gift for those who like a tipple with a difference. Lanique - Rose Petal Liqueur Lanique Rose Petal Liqueur is distilled from Attar [...]
It teased us with its highly conceptual marketing on social media and whispers of its arrival spread across Edinburgh like wildfire. Market Street Hotel, Scotland’s first design hotel from Carlton Hotel Collection opened its doors in August during the Edinburgh festival. I was invited to experience this new and exciting addition to Edinburgh’s hotel scene [...]
As I sit here on a very warm Wednesday afternoon, (yes that’s right, Edinburgh can be warm!) my thoughts drift to what I fancy for lunch. Luckily for me, I have been invited to try the new set-lunchtime menu at the renowned Hawksmoor Edinburgh. After opening a steak restaurant in London, Hawksmoor’s excellent reputation rapidly [...]
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