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Stopping the Clock in Scotland

Stopping the Clock in Scotland

By Melanie Haiken on December 9, 2010

The garden terrace at GlenEagles, perfect for breakfast I love the term the folks across the pond use for vacations: holidays, or “hols” for short. It’s perfectly descriptive, suggesting a sense of celebration and release. Another evocative term they use is “break,” as in the kids are on school break. It suggests a break from [...]

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Posted in Active & Adventure Travel | Tagged active travel, golf, Scotland, Spas | 16 Responses

Walk On: How Fashion in Scotland Favors Fitness

Walk On: How Fashion in Scotland Favors Fitness

By Melanie Haiken on November 2, 2010

No sooner had I gotten off the plane in Glasgow than I began coveting boots. Well, actually, boots and coats. Oh, did I mention scarves? In fact, what I wanted was the whole look: A pared-down silhouette that allows Scotswomen to look like models even as they bundle up against the chill. So, I decided [...]

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Posted in Fitness & Gear | Tagged fashion, fitness, Scotland, walking | 16 Responses

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