We sat down with Dr Lisa Currie, the Clinical Director/Consultant Orthodontist from The Orthodontic Clinic in Aberdeen, to chat through the pros and cons of at-home and professional teeth whitening to help you decide which option is best for you.
Read MoreWhether you’re flying off for a fortnight of quality beach time or stocking up on some R&R on home soil, we’ve whittled down the no-nonsense hair, skincare, and beauty products you need this season.
Your usual beauty routine not standing up to all the sun, sea and sand of the summer holidays? Here’s our pick of the best waterproof make-up essentials to pop in your travel bag.
Read MoreYou needn’t book a long-haul flight to experience wanderlust of epic proportions. Instead, treat yourself to a holiday to remember at one of these exclusive boutique hotels, all of which you can travel from Scotland to in five hours or less. Maximising your time in the sun is the priority, after all…
Surf and turf is a classic combination that can’t be beaten when you’re after some indulgent dining. Edinburgh’s newest restaurant has taken the concept quite literally—Surf & Turf’s menu is a veritable bounty of the very best of Scotland’s land and sea harvest.
Read MoreWe caught up with Scottish comedian and actress, Rachel Jackson, ahead of her run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe to find out more about what she’s up to, and what she loves about festival season in the capital.
Read MoreHow hard is it to find sandals that are both chic and comfortable? Very, apparently. It’s a wardrobe dilemma that affects every single woman each summer—so we’ve done the hard work for you and picked out a few of the best sandals in the shops this season.
Read MoreLovers of the silver screen rejoice - there’s a new cinema in town. Scotland’s newest cinema is opening in Edinburgh’s The Scotsman hotel, and it’s really something special.
Read MoreNavigating the Edinburgh Fringe can be a daunting experience—even for locals. So, the Hood team has spent hours deliberating and conjugating to bring you our top picks for the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe. Here are the shows we’d recommend popping your calendar…
Read MoreAny excuse for a G&T is good enough for us, but when it involves an official celebration? Even better! To mark the first International Scottish Gin Day on August 3rd, we’ve been sampling lots of lovely local gins to bring you our five favourites. It’s a hard life…
Read MoreEmbrace castaway chic by adorning yourself with delicate seashells, straw textures and deep ocean hues…
Read MoreJuly might seem a little early to start thinking about Christmas, but - and we don’t want to alarm you here - there are only 21 weekends left until the big day. So, if you’re ready to get in the festive spirit, why not apply for the brand-new series of Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas?
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