Scone Spy: Our cafe critic reckons The Hill House is just Macknificent
I do love a good nosy around other peoples’ homes. You can tell a lot about someone from the décor they choose, the artwork on the walls and the knickknacks scattered about.
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Scone Spy: Raisin and orange Dee-light in Banchory gem of Raemoir Garden Centre
Scone Spy was on Aberdeenshire’s leafy Royal Deeside for this latest green-fingered outing.
Scone Spy: Edinburgh’s Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe is a leader in its field
There's a saying that nothing brings people together more than good food. And on my latest little jaunt, I begin to realise there could be some truth in that statement.
Scone Spy: Oh we do like our tea beside the seaside… and Largs cafe The Bagel Basket is the ideal spot
Bagels really are the underdogs of the bread world.
Scone Spy: Elgin’s Ditsy Teacup is an itsy-bitsy bit of perfection
When it comes to originality and innovation on the scone scene, there’s nothing ditsy about this little eatery in the pretty town of Elgin.
Scone Spy: Scenes and bakes that rise to the occasion at the Coach House, Tomich
The little waterfall tumbles through woodland and down the hillside. In the branches above, colourful Tibetan-style prayer flags flap in the breeze.
Scone Spy: Cake, rattle and roll! Falkirk’s Acoustic Cafe is a rockin’ good haunt
Food and music are a classic combination and, while Scone Spy’s musical tastes can accurately be described as eclectic, my playlists will always include Mumford and Buns, Macaroon 5 and, my all-time favourite, Ian Brownie and The Scone Roses.
Scone Spy: Past masters with a serving of cheeriness at Alnmouth’s Village Tearoom
There’s nothing like a good walk for working up an appetite. And, boy, had it been a good walk.
Scone Spy: A lovely view and a scrummy scone in Crail… art’s life
The Scottish summer, like a savoury snack in Scone Spy’s kitchen, doesn’t last long. So, when I awoke to a beautiful blue, cloudless sky recently, I decided to take full advantage.
Scone Spy: Charming Kenmore cafe is sure to float your Paper Boat
It’s only after you grow up and face a life of responsibility that you realise how carefree and innocent your childhood was.Simple pleasures like building sandcastles, riding a bike and flying a kite brought so much joy.
Scone Spy: Singl-end’s relaxed, rustic charm in the heart of Glasgow city centre
I often feel there are too many choices in life – especially when it comes to deciding on where to eat.