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Scotland Magazine author Vivien DevlinTee time at Cameron HouseVivien Devlin visits a luxury hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond that has much to offer the golf enthusiast. Sir Walter Scott called Loch Lomond “The Queen of Scottish lochs,” and today it is still a majestic and enchanting place. With pine forests, mountain springs, tiny islands and the dramatic peak of Ben Lomond, this natural landscape was designated Scotland’s first National Park. Here is the tranquil... Best of Scotland from Issue 36 published on 14/12/2007 Mr & Mrs SmithsThe new Smiths Hotel in the town of Gretna Green has a reputation for romance… Vivien Devlin stayed there For centuries painters, poets and travellers have recognised and relished the beauty, magic, mystery and altogether romantic tranquility of the Scottish landscape. Nowhere more so, it seems, than the village of Gretna Green, renowned as Wedding Capital of the world. In 1754 England passed a law pre... Best of Scotland from Issue 33 published on 22/06/2007 A hole in oneVivien Devlin visits Archerfield, an exclusive use mansion and golf course in East Lothian St. Andrews may be well established as Scotland’s royal and ancient ‘Home of Golf,’ but East Lothian, stretching along the white sandy beach coastline east of Edinburgh, is equally a world class golfing destination. Here is the famous Muirfield, currently ranked number two in Golf World’s Top 100 c... Best of Scotland from Issue 29 published on 25/10/2006 Castle on the edge of the seaVivien Devlin visits Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, a beautifully preserved baronial castle available for rent According to mythology, on the sixth day of creation God scattered the final precious fragments at random, landing in the open sea off the Scottish coastline shaped into a curving necklace of sparkling jewels. The archipelago of the Western Isles numbers around 200 islands, islets and tiny skerries... Best of Scotland from Issue 28 published on 20/09/2006 Princess of the Scottish seasVivien Devlin finds that a life on the ocean wave improves dramatically when you’re on a small but perfectly formed luxury liner It’s a balmy June evening as the Hebridean Princess makes steady progress up the Sound of Jura, the sea calm and shimmering in the amber summer sunlight. A flock of Little Tern skim swiftly over the water, undisturbed by the buzz of conversation and clink of glasses as a few dozen passengers sip co... Best of Scotland from Issue 23 published on 14/10/2005 Simply seeking the bestThe best of Scottish cuisine matches anything found across the world – but you have to search for it. Vivien Devlin reports For a few uninitiated visitors to Scotland, food and drink is represented by the ubiquitous haggis, shortbread, porridge and whisky. But there is far more to experience from the traditional Scottish larder. The experienced traveller may certainly be aware of Aberdeen Angus beef and Scottish salmon.... Scottish Food from Issue 21 published on 10/07/2005 Canadians Zoom to ScotlandVivien Devlin recently experienced direct flights between Toronto, Halifax and Glasgow on this enterprising new airline created for the 21st century traveller It’s a fact. There are now almost as many Scots living in Canada as in Scotland with more Scots in Ontario than in Glasgow and Edinburgh combined. In the Canadian census 2001, more than four million Canadians ticked the ‘Scottish Origin’ box. It’s heartwarming to hear of such patriotic pride. Many ... Scottish Travel from Issue 18 published on 8/1/2005 In celebration of fishingFishing has played a major role in Scottish life for generations. Vivien Devlin celebrates Fish Week in Ullapool Fishing has been a way of life for generations of Scots over the past 250 years and more. Around Scotland’s saltwind swept coastline, thriving ports and village communities grew up from Newhaven on the Forth, Anstruther and Pittenweem along the East Neuk of Fife, north to the rocky cliffs around Abe... Scottish Events from Issue 16 published on 15/9/2004 Shining Jewels and Hidden GemsVIVIEN DEVLIN PICKS HER FAVOURITE SCOTTISH TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND REVEALS SOME HIDDEN GEMS Why do people choose to visit Scotland? Perhaps for its history, culture, scenery, golf, family roots; or perhaps its magical, sensual air of romance. There is something extraordinarily distinctive about the spirit of the place; its stunning untouched beauty: feel the raw, open landscape, breathe t... Tourist Attractions from Issue 7 published on 7/3/2003 Behind the kiltOR EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE KILT … BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK, BY VIVIEN DEVLIN Traditional Scottish dress has enjoyed a dramatic and colourful history, from its origins as the Highlanders’ home-spun garments to clan battledress, reinvented by the Victorian aristocracy and finally evolving into fashionable menswear today. The past 20 years have witnessed an extraordinary boom ... Scottish Clothing from Issue 6 published on 6/2/2003 See it, tough it, hear it, smell it, taste itVivien Devlin appraises Scotland's massive contribution to the World economy - and while whisky, tartan and haggis play a part, there's much more The new VisitScotland campaign is a particularly evocative phrase to woo people to experience Scotland. It also encapsulates the fine Scottish cuisine, drink and quality products which are exported to seduce the senses worldwide. From tartan to technology, Loch Fyne Oysters to financial services, t... Scottish Business from Issue 3 published on 5/7/2002 |  | ||||||||||||
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