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 [...]
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 [...]
Being born and brought up in Scotland, I have always been aware of the beauty and history that lies right on my doorstep. However sometimes one becomes complacent, and in the pursuit of warmer climates I’ve often overlooked it, instead giving way to the enticement of foreign travel. The restrictions of travelling abroad in the past [...]
I am always on the search for unique and relaxing staycations, and last month I was lucky enough to find just that in the form of The Four Sisters Boatels. Tucked away in Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal these four-star luxury canal boats are located right in the centre of Edinburgh. Guests can experience [...]
If you enjoyed my Isle of Harris itinerary and are thinking of visiting, then look no further for somewhere special to stay than the newly developed Kirklea Island Suites by Hotel Hebrides. As you arrive by ferry to the harbour of Tarbert, the suites could not be located in a better position. The four 5 [...]
The Balmoral hotel, by the renowned Rocco Forte group is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh. Working adjacent to its iconic clock tower, it always manages to entice me in and every time I visit, I feel so proud that this historic building is part of my city. The hotel is a well-loved landmark [...]
Being born and bred in Scotland I had thought I already experienced everything that this beautiful country had to offer. I often heard many people talk about the Scottish Islands and regrettably I always put it off in favour of sunnier climbs, but boy I wish I had visited sooner. Situated in the Outer Hebrides, [...]
Although it looks like we will be unable to grab our passports and fly off to a sunny destination anytime soon, I look forward to the day where we can travel in our very own country. The popularity of staycations looks likely to soar this year as soon as restrictions and guidelines allow and perhaps [...]
Boutique hotels are not usually synonymous with the Cowgate area of Edinburgh’s Old Town. A new addition to the Edinburgh hotel scene has set to change all that. House of Gods celebrates the dark mysterious side of Edinburgh with an unapologetic decadence. This hotel takes pride of place in Edinburgh’s old town with its exterior housing [...]
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