With autumn in full bloom our travels took us north to the pretty Highland village of Fort Augustus to stay at The Lovat Loch Ness. The Lovat is a four-star, eco-conscious hotel with a reputation for being a bit of a foodie's paradise. We love Fort Augustus and we love good food, so I had… Continue reading The Lovat, Loch Ness – fine dining and Highland hospitality
Tag: dog friendly Scotland
Dakota Hotel Edinburgh – a date night with VIPaws
Earlier this month, Mr G and I travelled a whopping 5.9 miles from home for a date night at the Dakota Hotel Edinburgh. And because there's no show without punch, VIPaws came too. The Dakota is a four-star hotel located in South Queensferry, just west of Edinburgh. Lunch - Down the Hatch, Port Edgar Marina… Continue reading Dakota Hotel Edinburgh – a date night with VIPaws
A dog-friendly Hostelling Scotland break in the heart of Glencoe
We've stayed at an eclectic mix of accommodation this year, ranging from luxury hotel suite to camping pod, shepherd's hut, self-catering cottage, hot tub lodge, motorhome, B&B, converted fishing trawler and hostel. People usually assume we must prefer the luxury stays to the budget ones. We don't - we genuinely, hand on heart love experiencing… Continue reading A dog-friendly Hostelling Scotland break in the heart of Glencoe
It’s a (luxurious) dog’s life at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
'It's a dog's life' is frequently used to describe a miserable, sad existence. Whoever coined the phrase had obviously never visited the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel with their four-legged friend. Mr G and I recently had the pleasure of staying at the plush, four star establishment in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town with The… Continue reading It’s a (luxurious) dog’s life at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
Loch Rannoch Highland Club – the perfect Perthshire escape
The Easter holiday weekend arrived along with a heatwave, timed perfectly to coincide with a stay at Loch Rannoch Highland Club. The Teen, my mum and Casper’s goofball nephew would all be joining us for a Perthshire escape. En route to our weekend abode we couldn't resist a pit stop at Queen's View Visitor Centre for… Continue reading Loch Rannoch Highland Club – the perfect Perthshire escape