honeymoon TRAVEL |

Edinburgh Castle

Dunstane House

Dean Village

Discover the city’s hidden charms for a fairytale Romance in Edinburgh honeymoon. | BY KAREN CLEVELAND Dramatic architecture, heart-stopping views the downtown core along the Water of , tour of historic, rustic pubs? Whatever your and even weather that beckons for canoodling, the stately historical home was built in 1852. heart desires, the Dunstane House staff will make is impossibly romantic. The jewel in its Previously home to merchants, musicians, doc- it a reality. crown, Edinburgh, is one of the most photo- tors and distillers, it now houses 16 charming For the days you want to wander Edinburgh, graphed cities in the world. Its striking skyline rooms, all paying homage to the owner’s Orkney explore , one of the most coveted is shaped by volcanoes which cradle Edinburgh roots with original Scottish artwork, local artisan neighbourhoods to live in. Tucked on the Water Castle and the austerely beautiful Old Town. toiletries, reclaimed antiques and a rich palette of of Leith, Edinburgh’s largest river, Dean Village Edinburgh is as busy as it is gorgeous (which is to nautical navy and burnished orange. The effect was founded in the 12th century. While just a say, a lot), so finding a honeymoon nest outside is more home than hotel, and guests are fully short walk from the city centre, Dean Village is of the bustle is key. Just west of the downtown encouraged to treat it like their own. The hotel one of the city’s best kept secrets. Pretty stone core is perfect: Think cobblestone streets, quaint can arrange for honeymoon experiences that are houses, narrow cobblestone paths and ivy- independent boutiques and local village vibes. totally unique. A sunset picnic on Arthur’s Seat? covered footbridges make this neighbourhood The perfect base to explore Edinburgh is the A master cake baking class with Scotland’s best straight out of a fairy tale. Don’t miss Stock- Dunstane House, one of the only true boutique confectioner? A personal shopping experience bridge, a picturesque little village, just a pinch hotels in the city. Nestled a stone’s throw from along Multrees Walk? An off-the-beaten-path north of Dean Village.

Five things  Stroll the Stockbridge  Nab a table at Michelin-rated The to do in Sunday market for rare Kitchin. Or, book at The Scran and Edinburgh gins, incredible smoked Scallie, a gastropub by the same team. fish, locally roasted  Get coffees to go and stroll the bucolic coffee and gorgeous walkway to the Scottish spices. National Gallery of Modern Art.

 Take in the  Step back in time at Royal Botanic Mary King’s Close, the only Garden, a perfect preserved 17th-century backdrop for street in Edinburgh. honeymoon photos.

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