Edinburgh’s New Town has long been my favourite area within the capital; I lived here for many years and enjoyed the relaxed, traditional feel of…
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Dundream
Do you ever dream of escaping to a beautifully remote, idyllic retreat, far away from reality with spectacular views and a wealth of varied wildlife…
Adamo
How refreshing to find a business adapting to fit established surroundings within a prominent and architecturally, fabulous building. The Adamo Hotel in Stirling has done…
The Glasshouse Hotel
The 150 year old façade belies the interior of this wonderfully voguish hotel within Scotland’s capital; rather apt, with a central location midway between Edinburgh’s…
Pool House
“O the summer time has comeAnd trees are sweetly bloomingAnd wild mountain thymeGrows around the purple heather.Will you go, lassie, go?” The Wild Mountain Thyme,…
Stobo Castle
A true haven of tranquillity, perfectly situated, comfortably furnished, expertly managed; my luxurious idyll – at least, for one weekend. Sitting comfortably amidst the rolling…
Crinan Hotel
The unassuming Crinan Hotel perches on the shore of the tiny village of Crinan, at the north end of the Crinan Canal, mid-Argyllshire. A haven…
The Centre
An unexpected revelation in Livingston is The Centre, one truly heavenly experience for retail addicts and not too far from Edinburgh, making it a viable…
Langside Farm
These days, frustratingly few places fulfil expectations as regards service and presentation, however this cannot be said about Langside Farm in Ayrshire. On the hunt…
Loch Ness Highland Lodges
A surprisingly good forecast for mid-autumn in Scotland, coupled with the need to escape for the weekend; no hassle, minimum people, fabulous views, loch side…