The Kelpies

The Kelpies rise up, metal from water, liquid to steel. 

Each built from three hundred tonnes of steel, they rose thirty metres in ninety days. 

I am awestruck by them.

I always look for the human moments found in exquisite, beautiful places 

"I see The Kelpies as a personification of local and national equine history, of the lost industries of Scotland. I also envisage them as a symbol of modern Scotland - proud and majestic, of the people and the land. They are the culmination of cutting edge technology and hand crafted artisanship, created by our country's leading experts through international partnerships."

I couldn't not agree more with Andy Scott, sculptor

A time lapse video of the construction

Where did I go?

The Kelpies

ALC Jeans | Clothing | Accessories

I lost my Rosie Sugden beanie traveling in the Highlands! Sad as it is my favourite, Rosie said that Adele might have one. I popped by her store and discovered she had the one I lost! Joyfully reunited, I chatted to Adele about owning a store featuring local designers and fell in love with her lovely space! Take a look at ALC and if you are in Edinburgh, stroll along Thistle Street and say hello to Adele!

Welcome to ALC!

A beautiful coat and daffodils look out onto Thistle street

The lovely table!

Adele loved the hearth so much that she had it made into the countertop. It's a beautiful piece and i loved knowing that part of the original home featured in the store.

The dressing room is one of my favourite spaces. I would happily spend hours here fitting with friends :)

Where did I go:

ALC Shop

Mary's Milk Bar

Founded in 2013, Mary's Milk Bar is one of my first stops whenever I visit Edinburgh. Amongst other treats, Mary combines coffee and ice cream, what is there not to adore?

Mary went to gelato school in Bologna and is a genius with ice cream... 

School children and office workers come by for their one-scoop-a-day treat. Tourists come by and devour ice cream by the three scoop fills. 

Ask the women there for their ice cream recommendation, today, I had the hazelnut affogato and I am going back tomorrow... For my one scoop... Just one... I promise...

 Where did I go?

Mary's Milk Bar