Review: Hotel du Vin, Newcastle

Alister Tenneb enjoyed a weekend get-a-way at the glamorous Hotel du Vin in the bustling city of Newcastle.   Less than a three hour drive from Scotland’s central belt Newcastle is an excellent weekend break destination for those heading south of the border. Perhaps it’s the city’s relative isolation from other large ones that gives…

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Review: Stockbridge Eating House, Edinburgh

Editor Richard Bath visits the former site of the much-loved Bell’s Diner to run the rule over the Stockbridge Eating House, the new venture of Gardener’s Cottage co-founder Dale Mailley.   For many Edinburghers, endless chat over burgers at the tiny, intimate surroundings of Bell’s Diner in Stockbridge – often following a visit to one…

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Review: Rusacks St Andrews

Primely situated in the home of golf, Rusacks St Andrews is the perfect escape for golfers and non-golfers alike. Grant Dickie visited to sample just what was on offer.   I love St Andrews, but I’ve never spent more than an afternoon there. The coastal golf town has so much to offer and where better…

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Learn To Play: Lessons from Dalmahoy’s Head Golf Pro

When self-confessed hacker Rosie Morton decided she needed to brush up on her swing, she turned to Dalmahoy’s head golf pro, Scott Dixon.  ‘What other sports have you played?’ asked Scott Dixon, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club’s head golf pro, as we headed for the driving range. ‘Rowing,’ I replied, unsure what a borderline masochistic watersport…

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Review: Chaophraya, Aberdeen

With the news that Chaophraya has launched a festive set menu, Grant Dickie just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give it a try.   Arriving at Chaophraya on the corner of Union Terrace and Union Street in Aberdeen, we entered what used to be The Monkey House and before that, the offices of insurance…

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Christmas Gift Guide: For Her (Over £100)

DON’T know what to gift the leading lady in your life? Look no further! We have tried and tested some of the best gifts for women so that you can be sure your mum, sisters, girlfriend, nieces and aunties are well kitted out this Christmas.   Honey & Toast, Mini Eddie Shoulder Bag, RRP £105.…

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Review: Uni season at Yamato, Edinburgh

Earlier this year, I was invited to Yamato and was so blown away by both the service and food that I had to visit again. And I have, several times. When we were invited back to try their sea urchin (or ‘Uni’) and sake, it didn’t take me too many breaths to internally shout ‘Yes…

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