Posts Tagged ‘style’
Shooting from the lip is his speciality
Nothing and no-one is able to escape the sharp wit of Alasdair Mitchell in this collection of columns from his weekly Sharpshooter column in the Shooting Times. One of the reasons for Mitchell’s popularity is his ability to discern the truth from a collection of mistruths and his powerful yet calm writing style. This amusing…
Read MoreA tasty dessert to perk up your mouth
Tim and Anna Dover, the husband and wife team behind The Roost restaurant, are content with what they have in Bridge of Earn. But Tim assures me that he’s always looking to up his offering. He has been inspired by the Nordic style of cuisine during a recent trip to Copenhagen. Tim is now making…
Read MoreSix hair hacks to make thin hair look fuller
If you have fallen victim to thin or thinning hair you know how annoying it is when all you want is a bit of volume, but all your left with is limp, fine hair, even after styling. Alas, there are a few tips and tricks you can adopt to achieve a fuller hair look, without…
Read MoreSarah discovered a whole new bag of tricks
In search of the perfect handbag, Sarah Haran decided to design it herself. I first met Sarah Haran in Jenners where she introduced me to her range of leather handbags. I instantly loved the timeless designs and was overjoyed to find out the inception of these bags was such a fascinating story. Sarah’s career didn’t begin in…
Read MoreA hive of activity with a good varied menu
Nestling right on the banks of the River Esk, this former Paper Mill is a bustling, thriving bar and restaurant that is well worth a visit. The menu is popular and accessible but its laid-back gastropub-style comfort food is never clichéd. Helpfully, it’s particularly good for vegetarians and those looking for gluten-free options, while the…
Read MoreA diverse menu with something for everyone
Papillon is the newest addition to the Commercial Quay area of Leith. With plush décor, relaxed atmosphere and a diverse menu, there is lots to love, such as the satay prawns, with a delicate and fresh peanut flavour. The goat’s cheese bonbons, served with beetroot and treacly balsamic glaze, were just as tasty, but it…
Read MoreNew peated single malt expression from GlenDronach
The GlenDronach Distillery has launched a single malt expression that has finished ageing in port pipes from Portugal’s Douro Valley. The GlenDronach Peated Port Wood is inspired by the import of casked Port into Scotland in the 19th century, and the whisky has notes of ‘tart cranberry juice, Highland smoke and rich, stewed barley’. Peated…
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