Edinburgh is well known for its abundance of independent boutiques, bars, and bistros, so naturally I had to seek out some of these quirky hotspots during my recent weekend spent exploring Scotland’s capital. Everyone knows I’m a caffeine fiend, but…
The Surprise of St Giles’ Cathedral
Organ music thundered under the eaves and soaring stone arches, but not even a hint of it could be heard outside on the Royal Mile. Drenched by a downpour (not unusual in this part of the world) I had hurried…
Six Reasons to Visit Europe’s Best Island
Scotland has been voted the most beautiful country in the world by Rough Guides readers. The country has made it onto must-visit lists from the New York Times to Condé Nast Traveller. And to top it all, the island of Lewis…
Scotland: Homecoming (and Going)
2014 is the year of Scotland’s Homecoming, when ex-pat Scots and those of Scottish extraction return to their Celtic roots. It’s the year that Scotland “welcomes the world”, hosting the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup, and a string of celebratory…
Edinburgh Eats: Urban Angel
From Hanover Street you can see the sea, the Firth of Forth glistening just beyond the Georgian rooftops of Edinburgh’s New Town. The corner with Queen Street is home to Urban Angel, an ethical coffee shop and bistro. At first…
Lewis: The New Luxury Location
Conde Nast Traveler is the luxury travel magazine. It’s the one you look at and imagine using as inspiration the day you win the lottery. So if its well-heeled readers list a location as worthy of a wander, take note. …
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