Category Archives: Scotland

Time to Talk … with Andrew Cannon, owner of Ruffians, Edinburgh

While ladies’ hair salons have undergone a transformation over the years, and now offer head-to-toe pampering experiences, the world of male grooming has stayed comparatively still. Until now. There’s a men’s style revolution taking place in Scotland’s capital, and it’s … Continue reading

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Out with the old …

The last day of the year can be thrilling, exciting and emotional. It’s all too easy to see only the worst of the last twelve months. Have you been the best person you could be this year? Have you loved … Continue reading

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Prepare for passion

While New Year’s Eve is often emotional, sad or melancholy, in Scotland we embrace the passing of the old year by spending 31 December in various states of drunkenness and lamenting everything we’ve failed to do and the loves we … Continue reading

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Fast Friday – Golden girl

Whether you’re heading out on the town with friends; out for a dinner à deux, or preparing to Highland fling the night away for St. Andrew’s Day, shake things up with a liberal application of Bourjois Hair & Body Golden … Continue reading

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Living the dream

In honour of 4 July – its meaning being particularly dear to those Scots who are currently pursuing their own plan for independence – how about celebrating two stereotypically American things: milkshakes and impossibly shiny hair (maybe that second one … Continue reading

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Take a break

If you’ve had a hard week, and feel like a few days away to escape the stress then may I recommend Edinburgh as an option – we have history, mystery, and luxury. You may remember I spoke a few weeks … Continue reading

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Fast Friday – Double-scoop me

Are you excited for the weekend? Is it warm enough for some ice-cream where you are? Living in Scotland, we are partial to a cone at any time of year: Snow on the ground? Make mine a cookie chip with … Continue reading

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New week: nippy sweeties*

There might be a nip in the air today: it’s Monday, so everyone is probably fed up and not happy to be back at the office; it might be one of those late spring days when there’s an unxpected frost … Continue reading

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Pack your bags

If you are already planning the weekend, read on – I’m here to inspire. How does combining a city break, designer luxury and a spot of pampering sound? If you’re in mood for any of all of these elements, then … Continue reading

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Artistic temperament

What to do with your Sunday; that is the question. When I was young, it was a day for playing, avoiding homework, and possibly going out for a family walk. This was Scotland in the 80s – everywhere was shut … Continue reading

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