Reviews
Review: 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…
Read MoreReview: Cocktails, vinyl and small plates at Sebb’s in Glasgow
SEBB’s is cool, in a retro 1980s way that is on trend for anyone who wasn’t old enough to remember the decade the first-time round. But for those, like me, who grew up in the 80s this casual new cocktail and small plates diner is a treasure trove of nostalgia. Sebb’s is the latest project…
Read MoreChristmas Gift Guide: For Her (Over £100)
DON’T know what to gift the leading lady in your life? Look no further! We have tried and tested some of the best gifts for women so that you can be sure your mum, sisters, girlfriend, nieces and aunties are well kitted out this Christmas. Honey & Toast, Mini Eddie Shoulder Bag, RRP £105.…
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