Scots petrolhead wins electric Tesla worth £52,000

A self-confessed petrolhead from Aberdeenshire is making the switch to a top of the range electric car after winning a Tesla Model 3 Performance worth £52,000. Mike Lynch, who also received £20,000 in cash, entered dream car competition, and admitted he played for the Tesla in a bid to be more ‘environmentally conscious’ after switching…

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Making waves with successful Scottish brands

The nation’s first floating hotel is to host a series of exclusive events celebrating Scotland’s exciting luxury brands who are making waves in the world. For the debut event, they will welcome Kingdom Scotland and Pringle of Scotland aboard for an afternoon of decadence. Attendees can take their place in Fingal’s ballroom where a sumptuous…

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A spacious country home with outbuildings

A six bedroom house in a tranquil, rural location is now presented to the property market. Quietly situated amongst an established rural landscape close to Auchterarder and Blackford, Rettie are marketing Brookfield House, in Perthshire, a spacious country house with excellent outbuildings, established gardens and a private and peaceful setting close to Gleneagles Hotel. On…

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Hotel launches luxury range at its five star spa

A Glasgow hotel is launching pioneering treatments in its five star spa from Hashtag Organics ‘La Rue Verte’, a luxury skincare range derived from cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Glasgow’s most loved spa will be introducing ‘soul-soothing treatments’ using topical high quality products from the La Rue Verte skin care range , available to book from today.…

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Glasgow hotel closes for a major refurbishment

A hotel in Glasgow has closed its doors to allow a massive refurbishment programme to take place. The Redhurst Hotel in Giffnock, is part of the Manorview Hotels and Leisure Group, which formed in 2007 and now comprises eight hotels, two nightclubs, two pubs, a fitness and leisure centre and luxury spa. The award-winning group…

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Erskine Hotel and Spa has a new owner

The Erskine Hotel and Spa has been sold to an expanding operator. Situated in Erskine on the west coast, overlooking the River Clyde and only 14 miles west of Glasgow city centre, stands The Erskine Bridge Hotel, extending across approximately six acres of land. The purpose-built hotel has been purchased by MGM Muthu Hotels in…

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Wonderful views over the water from Loch Lomond Castle

A luxury apartment with exceptional views of Loch Lomond has been presented to the property market. Savills present this ground floor apartment at Loch Lomond Castle, with spectacular views across the loch, a large breakfasting kitchen and three double bedrooms. Twin wrought iron gates allow entry to the driveway and gardens, leading to the parking…

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Golden praise with high quality recognition

A luxury Scottish country house has been awarded a Gold 4 Star Quality Assurance award following a grading from VisitScotland. The national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme is a benchmark for quality within the tourism industry and operates across accommodation, visitor attractions and food sectors. Located in the heart of Royal Deeside, Douneside House,…

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Today’s recipe is parmesan-crusted halibut

Craig Millar, at @16 West End in St Monans, admits his interest in food stems from school. Craig said: ‘I was the only boy at school who did Home Economics. Unfortunately I had to do Fabric and Fashion as well, but that ended up being my best subject – it was better than my cooking.…

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See inside The Balmoral in the World’s Greatest Hotels

Edinburgh’s The Balmoral is to feature in a TV series about the World’s Greatest Hotels tonight, Friday. This brand new Channel 5 series features the world’s most iconic and amazing hotels from around the world. With each episode dedicated to a single world famous hotel, the show will unravel what it takes to become an…

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