Edinbane Lodge opens We first encountered @Skyechefmonty’s innovative cooking when Calum Montgomery served up our best meal of 2016 at Ullinish Lodge on Skye. It was only a matter of time before this ambitious and passionate young chef created his own restaurant to showcase his talents and the best of Skye’s larder. Calum’s dream has…
If you’re in Skye and looking for a great seafood lunch, some island walking and an amazing boat trip, then you must do this! We have visited many Scottish islands on our travels but we have never been to the wild and rugged Isle of Rona. Situated just off the north of Rassay to the…
A new era for Dundee We have been thinking about Dundee a lot recently. The buzz around the city has been growing since being selected as home to Britain’s new V&A Museum of Design heralding another chapter in the city’s illustrious history. Work on this remarkable waterfront building started back in 2015 with the museum opening…
The Wine House 1821 There’s a new destination in town to enjoy great wines and fantastic sharing platters. Winehouse 1821 has been created by restaurateur, Sep Marini, and Zonin Wines, one of Italy’s most acclaimed wine houses. They have created an oasis for wine and cocktail lovers looking for beautiful, relaxed surroundings to share…
Lunch in sunny Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry was once home to Dundee’s wealthy Jute owners, and this pretty seaside suburb of Dundee still maintains a well-heeled feel with its smart boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Set overlooking the Esplanade over two floors, The Tayberry Restaurant was our 2 pm lunch date. Local Arbroath patron/chef, Adam Newth opened…
Hawksmoor arrives in Edinburgh For months we were all wondering what was going on behind the billboards at the old bank building in St Andrew’s Square. Lots of shiny new restaurants had already moved into the area so we were intrigued to find out what was going on at number 42. Lateral City Apartments announced…
Errichel Perthshire has everything that you could wish for in an escape from the stresses of modern living. Stunning lochs and hills, peaceful forests and an amazing array of wonderful Scottish farm produce to enjoy. Aberfeldy is the perfect base to enjoy all of this and Errichel House & Cottages offer the ideal place to…
Cocktail Time at Edinburgh Festival 2018 Your Edinburgh Festival shows have been booked. Dinner reservations have been made. But where to find great cocktails in Edinburgh? Edinburgh has a fantastic cocktail scene with hundreds of excellent places to enjoy a cocktail or two. Here’s ten of our favourites to get you started. Bramble: The best bar…
Learning to cook at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) is located on Queen Street in Edinburgh and has gained an enviable reputation for helping students to improve their cooking skills. The school offers wannabe chefs a range of day, week, month and six-month courses in their well-appointed classroom kitchen.…
The Four Seasons Hotel – St Fillans The A85 is a well-kent road – at one end the Highlands and at the other Perth. With Raymond being a Perthshire boy and me a Highland laddie, we have often found ourselves dashing North or South along the side of Loch Earn and remarking about how beautiful…