Last month, I had the pleasure of attending my second Pitti Fragranze event, a fair dedicated to the world of international artistic perfumery. Held in the beautiful city of Florence, this renowned event celebrated its 22nd edition, attracting buyers, distributors, press, and fragrance creators from all over the world. This year, the theme was The [...]
Situated in the Aberdeenshire village of Strathdon and only a 3.5 hour drive from Edinburgh, is the wonderfully quaint Sweet Donside Cabins. Nestled within the majestic Cairngorm National Park, it's impossible not to be immediately swept up in the magic of this place. I instantly felt at home from the moment I opened their large [...]
I got some good news last week! I have been nominated as a finalist for Lifestyle category at this years Scottish Influencer Awards. 🎉 Whatever happens I’m just so happy to be nominated and be amongst some of the most talented and creative people in the country. It feels so good to be recognised for [...]
I know what you are all thinking, for someone who thought a birdie was something that sat up in a tree, this guy is surely doing the rounds when it comes to golfing hotels. Even if I don’t know my Albatross to my Eagle (there seems to be a lot of bird-inspired terms in golfing) [...]
Marine and Lawn Hotel’s & Resorts are a collection of bespoke hotels scattered across Scotland and Northern Ireland in the most renowned golfing destinations. When I visited their newly renovated Rusacks Hotel last year, I was instantly enamoured with its unique style, outstanding customer service and excellent location. Therefore, when I was invited to visit [...]
Nestled on the East coast of Scotland is the quaint seaside town of St Andrews, best known worldwide as the home of Golf. Being brought up in The Kingdom of Fife, I often visited this coastal destination as a child, running free on its breathtaking windswept beaches. It wasn’t until later in life that I [...]
Situated in a prominent position in London and only a stone's throw away from the notable Buckingham Palace, is the luxurious boutique hotel, Hotel 41. Overlooking the mews of the Buckingham Palace, the hotel boasts a prestigious Forbes five-star rating and has been recognised as the number one hotel in the UK for more than [...]
Situated on the elegant Albemarle Street in London’s upscale district of Mayfair, is the highly acclaimed Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel. After visiting a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoying my stay, I couldn’t wait to return and experience more of what this renowned establishment has to offer. Arriving outside its impressive white exterior you [...]
Edinburgh is renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and luckily for me, I get to reside in this historic gem. Even though I stay in Edinburgh, there is nothing I love more than to experience a staycation in my own city. It not only allows me to experience all the fantastic [...]
I first came across Bois 1920 in Florence, Italy, whilst strolling down a narrow street near the famous Ponte Vechio. A range of brightly coloured perfume bottles lit up the window and like an inquisitive magpie, I couldn’t resist exploring. Bois 1920 was born during the 1920s when a gentleman named Guido Galardi collected lavender [...]
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