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 [...]
It is fair to say that I was extremely excited when I first came across fragrance house D’OTTO. Spherical bottles of gold and black began to appear on my social media feed, instantly hooking me in with their eye-catching design and unique concept. D’OTTO meaning 8 in Italian, represents the symbol of infinity, perfectly portraying [...]
Ever since my first visit to the Middle East, I gained a newfound appreciation for perfumery and the particular style of fragrance from this part of the world. The sweet smell of Oud from a passing Emirate in the UAE, the smoke-filled rooms laced with bakhoor and the perfume souks glistening with scented elixirs entranced [...]
My first experience of Maison Francis Kurkdjian was in one of London’s prestigious department stores, Fortnum and Mason. The range of fragrances immediately caught my eye, their striking vessels exuding an alluring understated luxury. With a vast range to choose from, I soon worked my way through each one, treating my senses to a complex [...]
Situated in Fort William under the gaze of the highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis Holiday Park by Highland Holidays. Located around a three hours drive from Edinburgh this convenient and easy-to-reach getaway is the ideal place for both a relaxing or adventurous Scottish staycation. Ben Nevis Holiday Park offers a range of [...]
Matiere Premiere is a collection of fragrances released in 2019 by esteemed perfumer Aurelien Guichard. Matiere Premiere, or ‘Raw Materials’ to you and I was born in the fragrance capital Grasse in France. Aurelien was immersed in the world of perfumery from a young age as his grandparents grew a selection of flowers used by [...]
I first came across Maison Crivelli in 2019 whilst visiting Paris, its striking modern orange and white branding immediately lured me in. As I wandered around sampling each of their scents, I was instantly captivated, you could even say it was love at first smell. Founded by Parisian-born Thibaud Crivelli in 2018, this contemporary Haute [...]
Departing the quaint French village of Seillans, my car eased its way through the charming country roads of Provence. Filled with excitement, I was on my way to meet legendary perfumer Aurélien Guichard at his organic rose farm in Grasse. Known for creating iconic fragrances such as Versace Eros , Gucci Guilty, Burberry Hero, to [...]
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) [...]
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