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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian.

Review: The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh

It was Coco Chanel who said ‘luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury.’ And I think it’s fair to say the purveyors of grandeur...
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Review: Cherry Blossom Tuesday at Tattu Edinburgh

I’m not sure what alchemy was involved in the scheduling of Tattu restaurant’s Cherry Blossom dinner for the first warm day of the year in...
The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey by night.

Review: The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey

'I could move here.' We've all said it. You're on holiday, drinking in the sun's rays and (most likely) a cold one from the local...

The INEOS Grenadier: How does this 4×4 fair on the sodden hills of Royal Deeside?

It’s rare that I need to be asked twice to head for the hills, but if there’s an opportunity to go off road then I’m...
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Hop On Hop Off vs. Traditional Bus Tours in Edinburgh: Which is Right for You?

Sponsored Content | Exploring the historic and scenic city of Edinburgh offers an array of experiences, with its rich tapestry of culture, architecture, and natural...
Yamato is a Japanese fine dining restaurant that focuses on the simplicity of high quality ingredients over fussy presentation.

Review: Yamato, Edinburgh

Megan Amato heads to fine dining Japanese restaurant Yamato to try out the offering which does not disappoint.   I often make the joke with...
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian.

Review: The Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh

It was Coco Chanel who said ‘luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury.’ And I think it’s fair to say the purveyors of grandeur...
The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey by night.

Review: The Atlantic Hotel, Jersey

'I could move here.' We've all said it. You're on holiday, drinking in the sun's rays and (most likely) a cold one from the local...

The INEOS Grenadier: How does this 4×4 fair on the sodden hills of Royal Deeside?

It’s rare that I need to be asked twice to head for the hills, but if there’s an opportunity to go off road then I’m...
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Hop On Hop Off vs. Traditional Bus Tours in Edinburgh: Which is Right for You?

Sponsored Content | Exploring the historic and scenic city of Edinburgh offers an array of experiences, with its rich tapestry of culture, architecture, and natural...
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Review – Hotel Edelweiss, Zurs, Austria

Watching the progress of our journey on my phone map and looking up towards our destination, Zürs, it was difficult to imagine how our transport...
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Review: A Car-Free Adventure to Carlisle

  The cathedral city of Carlisle may not be your first thought when planning your next weekend away, but the small border city has much...
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Meet the Scottie Dog – a hot dog infused with haggis

An award-winning artisan craft smoked hot dog maker has created a limited-edition haggis infused hot dog for Burns’ Night 2020. The Scottie Dog, from Dumfries...

Equi’s launch luxury ice cream for Veganuary

Scottish luxury ice-cream maker, Equi’s, has unveiled a strawberry vegan ice cream, which is now on sale in 25 independent retailers across Glasgow for Veganuary....
La Favorita's pizza with haggis, red onions, sliced potatoes, super creamy mozzarella and a drizzle of whisky to complete the meal

Celebrate Burns Night with a haggis pizza

When Rabbie Burns wrote about the ‘great chieftain o’ the puddin’-race’, chances are he never envisaged haggis on pizza! But this month, in celebration of...
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Scottish tapas at Auchrannie’s Eighteen69 is the perfect match

When push comes to shove, I'm not sure there's a world cuisine out there I dislike.  There's plenty for me still to try but so...

Haggis ice cream is on the way to mark Burns Night

This January a Scots gelateria will be celebrating Burns Night the only way they know how: serving up haggis ice cream. Meat-free but with all...

Family farm diversifies with brewing and distilling

A Scots brewing and distilling firm has been handed a massive boost. Multi-disciplinary engineering firm, Edwards Engineering, has announced the completion of a unique eight-week...