Off to Aberdeenshire for the weekend. You forget that Aberdeenshire is less than two hours away from the central belt. With dual carriageway most of the way it makes this stunning area an easy drive away. While Aberdeen is best known for its oil industry, Aberdeenshire is also home to some of the most…
Meldrum House It must be about ten years since I last stayed at Meldrum House. I chose the hotel for my leaving dinner in a previous life because I loved it so much. I was a little bit apprehensive to go back as the building has since undergone a 4.5 million revamp, doubling the…
An overnight stay beside the River Dee at Banchory Lodge Tucked away down a driveway lined with golden hued trees, The Lodge (as Banchory Lodge is affectionately known) sits on the banks of the River Dee. Moments before, we were on Banchory’s busy main street and it seems impossible that you are now looking at…
We have dined and sipped cocktails with Mr Badger & Co a few times in the past and were excited to be asked along to experience his spiffing Brunch deal. You can enjoy a Badger & Co brunch sharing board along with a generous four drinks each (yes, each!) for just £20 per person. Stretching…
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…