Highlands, Scotland

The Lovat, Loch Ness – fine dining and Highland hospitality

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

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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

Highlands, Scotland

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

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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

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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