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, it’s 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, it’s safe to say that you’ll likely envisage some livestock, maybe a few bales of hay and a couple of items of rusty farmyard equipment. You probably wouldn’t immediately think of a chic wedding venue dripping in romance, but this week we’re featuring Dalduff Farm, where the owners have beautifully reinvented their...

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 Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town in the 1980s, he had very different ideas. Here’s why we’re loving the Caves in the city’s Old Town:...

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Glasgow’s east-end, with its street trading and industrial past, wouldn’t really work as a stage for romance, but you’d be very wrong! If you’re looking for a badass wedding venue, BAaD (Barras Art & Design) is the place for you. Here’s why: • 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. Here’s 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...

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Just in case you hadn’t noticed, this Saturday Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tie the knot at Winsdor Castle.  Followed by what is expected to be a lavish and well attended reception. But getting married in a castle isn’t just reserved for royalty or the rich and famous. In Scotland, you have the freedom...

Well a couple of months on from our amazing day and we thought it might be useful to put down our thoughts about the wedding and how we organised it. We had been living together for 16 years in South-West London when we finally decided that we should get married. We also agreed that it...

Unsurprisingly, the most popular time of the year for engagements is between now and Valentine’s day. We’re aware that there is a wealth of information and advice on getting married and we’ve heard countless stories of how he proposed, and more often than not it’s the bride-to-be sharing the story. We were delighted when David shared...