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 [...]
Situated only five minutes from Edinburgh city centre is the impressive and renowned Prestonfield House hotel, owned by hotelier-restaurateur James Thomson OBE. This historic building sits within its own 20 acre garden, its white baroque exterior standing proud against the rugged backdrop of Arthur’s seat. As you turn into their impressive driveway, the city noise [...]
Since Fingal’s official launch in the beginning of 2019, I have been longing to stay at this unique hotel. Fingal, a former Northern lighthouse board ship is a new £5million development by The Royal Yacht Britannia’s trading company: Royal Yacht Enterprises. Set in the historic Port of Leith this beautiful ship has been meticulously transformed [...]
I am happy to announce that Blublazerguy is a finalist in the Lifestyle category for the UK Blog Awards 2019. I would like to thank each and every one of my followers who voted and of course the judges at the UK Blog Awards for taking me through to the final. I am constantly working [...]
Amidst the rolling Scottish Ochil Hills of Perthshire lies the renowned Gleneagles Hotel. Since its doors opened in 1924 it has remained a prominent destination for people to experience not only the opulent hotel itself but the outstanding surroundings of its 850-acre estate..... To read more click here and read Issue 2 of Guild Magazine, the Art Issue. [...]
It comes as no surprise that over the past few years there has been a massive revival in the Gin industry. As a younger man, I probably would have squirmed at the thought of drinking Gin but times have changed and I have taken quite a liking to this deliciously refreshing drink. Over 16 million bottles of [...]
Located on the northwest coast of Scotland are hundreds of Islands called The Hebrides, these islands have some of the cleanest waters in the world. It’s this pure and natural seawater that inspired the skincare brand ishga, the name originating from the Gaelic word for water. Even though this water is used in all of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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