Beauty
Shaping up with £250,000 fitness & spa investment
An iconic Scottish hotel is putting fitness first after the completion of an impressive £250,000 improvement programme in its spa and fitness facilities. Trump Turnberry, the iconic resort on the Ayrshire coast, has also announced the appointment of a new fitness manager and nail specialist. Committed to the wellness of guests, the new, cutting edge…
Read MoreThe growing demand for the ‘Manzilian’
Laser hair removal has long been a beauty treatment linked with women. But with more and more men booking appointments to get their own ‘Manzilian’ – could this treatment be set to take over the male grooming industry? Similar to Brazilian laser hair removal for women, the Manzilian effectively and permanently removes hair around the…
Read MoreScots firm in the running at fragrance industry Oscars
A Scottish firm has been nominated for an award in the Oscars of the fragrance industry. Kingdom Scotland is a finalist in the 2019 Fragrance Foundation Awards, in contention for the Newcomer of the Year award. The firm was set up by Imogen Russon-Taylor, who previously worked in the whisky industry, so knew that she…
Read MoreFreeze away those unwanted lumps and bumps
It sounds too good to be true – an hour with a machine clamped onto your fatty bits and woosh, within a few weeks, the fat has gone. Forever. Frozen off and then just a memory. When I hear about it this new miracle treatment the cynical journalist in me, thought – frankly – ‘no…
Read MoreA natural boost to help your night time regime
A Scots beauty firm’s new facial night oils with pure plant power are packing a powerful punch against free radicals and environmental damage. Released by Beatitude, based in Gullane, East Lothian, the three new oils will help to Replenish, Renew and Revitalise. These can be used individually or rotated every four months for a year…
Read More7 myths and misconceptions of laser hair removal
We’ve all got an annoying hair somewhere that we’d like to get rid of. Laser hair removal is one of the most effective ways to remove hair permanently from your body, and with more and more women opting for this treatment over other methods such as waxing and removal cream, there’s no sign of it…
Read MorePerfect pampering at Macdonald Marine Hotel
I know and you know that January is the longest month of the year. It contains the same number of days as 3 singular months combined and that’s just pure scientific and mathematical fact. With this in mind, a chance to try the Macdonald Spa Collection’s ‘New You Spa Day’ package with my best friend…
Read MoreScotland’s big two cities going more vegan
The Scottish capital has landed a spot in the top six for its residents’ and visitors’ appetite for vegan food. 2019 is set to be a big year for veganism. Almost half (42%) of the UK’s vegans made the change in the past 12 months, and Veganuary has already reported a record number of sign-ups…
Read MoreLimited edition Gucci fragrance comes to Edinburgh
Harvey Nichols’ Edinburgh store is one of only a few stockists of the limited distribution of The Luxury Collection: The Alchemist’s Garden by Gucci. The range plays upon the senses, pulling on our sense of smell to trigger emotional responses. Wrapped up in a place, a person, and a moment, scent tethers itself inextricably to…
Read MoreScottish perfume collection debuts in Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols is to sell the debut perfume collection from Scotland’s first fragrance house, Kingdom Scotland, in Edinburgh. Drawing on Scotland’s cultural heritage and on images and textures of the natural landscape, the fledgling fragrance house showcases Scotland in an innovative, contemporary context. With a background in the world of luxury whisky and a fascination…
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