Posts Tagged ‘hotel’
Fine dining is moved up a level with Rufflets in St Andrews
Whilst much of St Andrews has been in hibernation since the turn of the new year, one restaurant has been keeping busy. The team at Rufflets have been creating a brand new dining experience. After an investment of over £100,000 and taking the place of the Terrace Restaurant, Seasons at Rufflets opens on Friday, 26…
Read MoreLadies are on target to have another hot shot year
Scotland’s premier ladies shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags got the new year off to a cracking start with their blast away the January blues clay shooting event at Pittodrie House Hotel in Aberdeenshire. Ladies of all experiences took part, ranging from ones who had never held a gun before to the more experienced…
Read MoreNew owners have big plans for Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian Hotel
Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian Hotel is under new ownership – and they are already planning major changes. Twenty14 Holdings has announced the acquisition of the captial’s historic great railway hotel, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of Lulu Group International, is working to create a legacy as the world’s leading…
Read MoreAberdeenshire house looks stunning as businesses come together
An Aberdeenshire house was the star of an amazing photoshoot. Raemoir House, in Banchory, which is magnificent in stature yet welcoming in atmosphere, was the perfect back drop for the collaboration between local business to come together to show case their talents in their latest photoshoot. Laura Lane, founder of Love Laura Lane Cakes, said:…
Read MoreVega Sicilia: when the taste lives up to the hype
Peter Ranscombe is careful not to get carried away with the excitement of trying Spain’s undisputed top wine and is relieved when the liquid matches its reputation. YOU know a wine is special when it gets its own mention in your old course textbook. The entry for Vega Sicilia in the Oxford Companion to Wine…
Read MoreImpressive stone-built cottage has been modernised and upgraded
A delightful four-bedroom stone-built cottage enjoying superb open views over the Kyle of Sutherland has been brought to the market. Presented by Bell Ingram, this is a modernised and upgraded home, yet maintaining many original features, in a tranquil, secluded and rural location. Easter Achnahanat is situated in the most stunning elevated position overlooking the…
Read MoreHotel cocktails with a poignant story will benefit veterans
A prestigious Edinburgh hotel has created cocktails to honour its staff who lost their lives in the First World War – which will benefit charity. Ahead of the final year of the centenary of World War I in 2018, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh has launched a new cocktail menu to celebrate its rich history and pay…
Read MoreBeechmount House offers a stunning opportunity
A spectacular 19th century mansion and private estate with potential for restoration to form one of the finest houses in Scotland in on the market. Rettie and Co and Scarlett Land and Development are the joint agent for Beechmount House, on Corstorphine Road in Edinburgh.It is a spectacular mansion house and private estate with gate…
Read MoreSurvey says Balmoral is the second-best known castle in Scotland
Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is Scotland’s second best known castle, according to a new survey. Research by VisitScotland has revealed that the Queen’s Scottish holiday home scooped 53% of the vote in a list of the top ten best castles in the country, beaten only by Edinburgh Castle, which 80% of Brits were aware of.…
Read MoreStunning scenery is ideal for retirement living in South Ayrshire
Retirement on the west coast of Scotland is a realistic option with Malin Court. Sitting next to Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Malin Court caters for those who, in their later years, look to retire and live independently in a caring environment, safe in the knowledge that they will have trained care and service for the…
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