There’s always a slight concern at the back of my mind before reviewing anywhere that talks a good game when it comes to typically American grub. My experience has been, they can be spectacularly good or pretty awful! So, with that warning gently ringing in my ears, I set off to try out an American…
Stittenham House. A delightful period property dating from 1833. Live it up on holiday like a Duke – what’s not to like?
If you’re looking for an authentic Italian restaurant in Glasgow with Mediterranean flavours, then Dimora should be your next stop.
Imagine, what could be more festive than an illuminated forest walk, sipping on a traditional glass of gluhwein and listening to a children’s choir singing carols by a warming open fire.
So, sit back and enjoy for this is Beecraigs Festive Forest.
It’s not unfair to say that from the outside, The Old Inn at Appin is not much to look at. However, don’t drive by otherwise you’re missing out on something very special indeed!
Sometimes in life you just have to take a chance – go with your instincts and move forward. Such was the case with my very first Airbnb booking.
And that’s what led me to Sula, a holiday cottage on a secluded beach in rural Argyll in the Scottish Highlands.
The Merchant City area of Glasgow is now a rather upmarket and trendy location which is why it was no great surprise to find this is where the hipster pancake restaurant Stack and Still can be found.
If you, like me, dislike modern or boutique style hotels, preferring something with a bit of character, perhaps an older coaching inn, with wooden beams and open fires then you’re going to love the Allan Ramsay Hotel in the Scottish Borders area of Carlops near Midlothian.
Ingram Wynd is renowned for the quality of its food, service and professional staff. I’ve sung its praises in the past on more than one occasion myself. However, if they think their afternoon tea offering is going to set the heather on fire, then it’s time for a healthy serving of reality check!
Everyone should have a bucket list of things they want to do before shuffling off in later life muttering “I wish I’d done that. ” So, with that in mind, one of the must-do items on that list should be a seaplane trip over the Western Highlands of Scotland.
