After witnessing the sculptural work of Lalique in The Ritz Rivoli Bar and the renowned Savoy hotel in London, I quickly became an avid enthusiast of their work. I became even more intrigued with the intricate craftsmanship of this chic French glassmaker whilst studying interior design a few years back. I enjoyed delving into the [...]
Located on the majestic and rugged west coast of Scotland is The Croft, the first property by The Croft Collective. This quaint Scottish Bothy is nestled in the 1600 acre Lochnell estate and sits on a tranquil elevated position over-looking the Lynn of Lorne towards the Isle of Mull, Kerrera and Lismore. Traditionally a croft [...]
Nestled in the East coast of Scotland, amongst the golfer's paradise of St Andrews is Rusacks Hotel, part of the Marine and Lawn Collection. Inhabiting an iconic historic building, Rusacks offers its guests and visitors unrivalled accommodation due to its proximity to the famous Old Course Links. The hotel has recently undergone an exciting renovation, [...]
I was recently introduced to Benigna Parfums, a luxurious perfume house with a collection of eco-friendly and sustainable unisex fragrances devised by owner and creative director, Benigna Ajuogu. Benigna, an aerospace engineer and pilot, has channelled her life experiences, memories and dreams into Benigna Parfums and this unparalleled passion is undeniably evident in each of [...]
Archerfield House sits on an elevated position in the expansive Archerfield Estate in East Lothian. Situated only a 40-minute drive from the City of Edinburgh, the impressive Grade I listed building harnesses spectacular views of the stretching East Lothian coastline. Named after the Archers of King Edward I who pitched their tents at this location [...]
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 is a French brand named after the famous nineteenth-century perfumer and founder Jean-Vincent Buly, sell a range of traditionally inspired products including fragrance, skincare and beauty. Every products harks back to their historic past, still carrying their original names but are creatively tweaked to suit the modern buyer. I first discovered [...]
Situated in a prominent position between London’s prestigious Knightsbridge and Mayfair is The Lanesborough, a five-star luxury hotel by the Oetker Collection. The buildings impressive white exterior exudes the grandeur of the regency period and has undergone many changes since it was built back in 1719. After opening up its doors on 30th December 1991 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
