Reviews
Review: The Seafood Ristorante, St Andrews
Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton returns to St Andrews in celebration of The Seafood Ristorante’s 20th anniversary St Andrews speaks to the heart of so many. And as I gazed out the window of The Seafood Ristorante onto West Sands’ dancing waves, I was reminded of why it is held so dear in mine. It’s a…
Read MoreReview: Sushisamba Afternoon Tea, Edinburgh
Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton takes tea in the lofty heights of SUSHISAMBA, a fusion restaurant on the tenth floor of the capital’s W Edinburgh hotel It’s the end of February and we are officially in seasonal limbo. Beside me, a bunch of daffodils bravely arch their heads towards the window. Outside, it’s blowing a hoolie…
Read MoreReview: Liberté Brasserie, Edinburgh
Morag Bootland finds the perfect way to beat the winter blues at Liberté Brasserie. It’s fairly normal to hibernate through January, right? But if you haven’t yet successfully shaken off the shackles of your post-festive slump then I can recommend a great way to regain your social liberté. Despite the very French moniker, Liberté bills…
Read MoreReview: 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…
Read MoreReview: 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…
Read MoreReview: The Bonnington reopens with a touch of Peruvian flair
I’ll be honest. You could write what I know about Peru down on a very small post-it note and still have space to remind yourself to buy bread and milk. So, it came as a surprise that the South-American country became a bit of a theme on a day that I fell asleep while watching…
Read MoreReview: 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…
Read MoreLearn 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…
Read MoreReview: 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…
Read MoreReview: Spa afternoon tea at The Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh
Morag Bootland treats herself to an indulgent and relaxing festive afternoon tea and spa package at The Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa in Edinburgh. The run up to Christmas is fun, but boy can it be stressful. It can be tricky to carve out some time to relax or for some vital self-care. So, this…
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