Whether youโre looking up in awe at the vaulted ceiling of a grand gothic cathedral or staring in a kaleidoscopic trance through the stained glass of a rural and rustic kirk, nobody can deny the architectural appeal of churches; but with over half of Brits considering themselves non-religious and a quarter aligning themselves with Humanism,...
Manicures at the ready, as โengagement seasonโ is officially upon us! ย Thatโs right, itโs not just the twinkling fairy-lit streets and glistening frost that will be providing the sparkle over the coming weeks. ย Every year, between the 1st December and Valentineโs Day, a whopping forty percent of couples will say YES to getting married, with...
Occupying 823 square miles of rolling countryside sandwiched between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay, the Kingdom of Fife is a diverse county renowned for its colourful fishing villages and world famous golf courses; however, in 2001, the region also became celebrated for playing a part in a Royal love story. Thatโs...
Sheltered from the chilly northerly winds by the undulating swells of the Sidlaw Hills and occupying a wonderful position along the banks of the River Tay, itโs no wonder that the Carse of Gowrie, with its mild microclimate, has come to be known as the Garden of Scotland. Ancient orchards, strawberry fields, a Renaissance style...
When considering barns, itโs safe to say that youโll likely envisage some livestock, maybe a few bales of hay and a couple of items of rusty farmyard equipment. You probably wouldnโt immediately think of a chic wedding venue dripping in romance, but this week weโre featuring Dalduff Farm, where the owners have beautifully reinvented their...
Early birds not only get to catch the worm, if theyโre up from 6am they can also catch BBC Radio 4โs early morning breakfast show, the Today Programme! From 1957, the Today Programme has been the perfect cornflakes and coffee accompaniment for those looking to catch up with current affairs before joining the morning commute....
When considering cavernous subterranean passages, your mind most probably, and quite understandably, drifts off to thoughts of troglodytes and terror, but when Norrie Rowan discovered a warren of passageways and chambers underneath Edinburghโs medieval Old Town in the 1980s, he had very different ideas. Hereโs why weโre loving the Caves in the cityโs Old Town:...
Youโd be forgiven for thinking that Glasgowโs east-end, with its street trading and industrial past, wouldnโt really work as a stage for romance, but youโd be very wrong! If youโre looking for a badass wedding venue, BAaD (Barras Art & Design) is the place for you. Hereโs why: โข City Centre location (seven minutes from...
Way back in the 18th Century, Lord Hardwicke rolled out the 1753 Marriage Act, which stipulated that couples living in England under the age of twenty-one must have parental permission to marry. The Act led to a flood of loved-up elopers scrambling for Scotland, where small Borders towns such as Gretna Green became whistle-stop wedding...
We are obsessed with Arisaig House for a number of very good reasons. Hereโs why: Available for exclusive hire for up to 50 guests (main house and three estate cottages). Awarded 2 x AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence. Set in almost 20 acres of spectacular ancient woodland and terraced gardens. Picture perfect venue for every...
