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Luxury

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Where to stay

Longstones Avebury – luxury self-catering review, no1 place to stay

26 July 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
A romantic and luxurious retreat in the heart of mystical Avebury, Wiltshire Longstones Avebury is minutes away from the ancient stone [Read more]
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Dessert

Baked Chocolate Mousse Recipe from Rusacks

22 April 2025 Emma Mykytyn 0
Baked Chocolate Mousse Recipe from Jenna Todd, Pastry Chef at 18 at Rusacks, St Andrews   Ingredients 240g 70% dark [Read more]
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Edinburgh

The Rutland Hotel Edinburgh

21 October 2024 Emma Mykytyn 0
Sleeping in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle Is there a better location for a hotel in Edinburgh? The Rutland Hotel [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Fingal – a night on Edinburgh’s floating luxury hotel

17 October 2021 Emma Mykytyn 0
A luxury staycation experience in Edinburgh This year has all been about re-discovering what is on our doorstep and what [Read more]
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Dessert

Recipe : Pear Tarte Tartin

11 November 2020 Emma Mykytyn 0
Inspired by the delish apple tarte tartin at The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews, and with the purchase of some [Read more]
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Christmas

Brightening up the home with Partridge Blooms

10 November 2020 Emma Mykytyn 0
  Partridge Blooms are new on the scene and have certainly caused a flurry of interest on Facebook.  They create [Read more]
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Belfast

Food Review: Vespers at Culloden Estate and Spa

6 November 2019 Emma Mykytyn 0
Evening service at Vespers restaurant High above Belfast Lough on the Holywood Hills is Culloden Estate and Spa. We were [Read more]
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Ayrshire

Trump Turnberry Review

12 July 2019 Emma Mykytyn 2
A whole lot of history in one of Scotland’s most famous hotels Turnberry has been part of Scotland’s hospitality industry, [Read more]
Smoked trout Asparagus and Scrambled Eggs Brunch Recipe
Breakfast

Recipe: roasted asparagus, scrambled egg and smoked trout brunch

22 June 2018 Emma Mykytyn 0
Brunch recipe: roasted asparagus, scrambled egg and smoked trout Yet more asparagus, well it is the season and they are [Read more]
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Drink

Courvoisier Cocktails and dinner at The Corinthian Club

14 June 2018 Emma Mykytyn 0
Courvoisier Drinks Trolley at The Corinthian, Glasgow Courvoisier, the world-famous cognac have launched a drinks trolley at the Corinthian Club [Read more]
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Food

Food review: Andrew Fairlie Tasting Experience at Gleneagles

10 June 2016 Emma Mykytyn 1
Andrew Fairlie Tasting Experience Mr Foodie loves his food (obviously!) so where better to take him to celebrate his birthday [Read more]
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Recipe

Gleneagles Musical Evening

12 February 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES AT GLENEAGLES’ GOURMET MUSICAL EVENING The Gleneagles Hotel are hosting a special evening of music, [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Edinburgh hotel is named as ‘No1 Luxury Hotel’ in the UK

21 January 2015 Emma Mykytyn 0
The Chester Residence scoops up two top TripAdvisor awards The Chester Residence Georgian townhouse apartments in Edinburgh, has been named [Read more]
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Marrakesh

Moroccan cooking class at La Sultana Hotel, Marrakesh

14 January 2015 Emma Mykytyn 2
Whilst staying at La Sultana Marrakech, we saw an advert for a cooking class held on-site.  It seemed a good deal [Read more]
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luxury

Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland Review

18 December 2014 Emma Mykytyn 3
This grand and stately lady celebrates her 90th birthday this year, and you wouldn’t know it by looking at her. [Read more]
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Edinburgh

Kingsburgh House, 2 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh, EH12 6HN Review

29 April 2013 Emma Mykytyn 1
Kingsburgh House is a 5 star gold rated (rating from Visit Scotland) guest house in the Murrayfield district of Edinburgh; [Read more]

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