The Edinburgh Reporter November 2019
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FEATURE<br />
High Fashion<br />
by Charlotte Nicholsby<br />
Dalkeith wouldn’t normally be on<br />
my fashion shopping radar, but I<br />
got a lovely surprise after being<br />
invited to <strong>The</strong> Restoration Rooms<br />
Boutique <strong>2019</strong><br />
A/W collection fashion show.<br />
This fabulous out of town store<br />
is situated in the grounds of<br />
Dalkeith Country Park in a glorious<br />
converted barn, with a café, deli<br />
and farm shop all under one roof.<br />
As I took my place on the ‘Frow’<br />
- I was treated to a preview of<br />
designs from labels such as Pom<br />
Amsterdam with their gorgeous<br />
print dresses(definitely a purchase<br />
for me), Bl^nk, and LA based bag<br />
brand Street Level with their rose<br />
gold shoulder bags and tan leather<br />
shoppers.<br />
Also bang on trend was faux fur<br />
gilets, pinstripe trousers matched<br />
with polka dot shirts and cosy<br />
knitwear all modelled brilliantly by<br />
customers and staff!<br />
Vivienne McCulloch from<br />
Morningside told me how she<br />
loved her time getting the glam on<br />
for her debut as a runway model.<br />
Becca Armstrong, Restoration’s<br />
Assistant Buyer explained that<br />
they have over 10 brands now. <strong>The</strong><br />
popularity of their collections has<br />
been overwhelming considering<br />
that it’s an out of town destination<br />
Nice day for an<br />
Outdoor Wedding<br />
Dundas Castle has launched<br />
a brand new outdoor ceremony<br />
space called Castle View.<br />
With a stunning panoramic vista,<br />
the new rustic space acts as a<br />
blank canvas for couples and their<br />
suppliers to dress and style as<br />
they wish.<br />
<strong>The</strong> spot has unrivalled views<br />
over Dundas Castle and out<br />
to the Three Bridges at South<br />
Queensferry close to <strong>Edinburgh</strong>.<br />
Castle View adds to Dundas<br />
Castle’s other ceremony offerings,<br />
which include the backdrop of the<br />
white stone fountain and arched<br />
doors in the outdoor Courtyard,<br />
the Castle front lawn and the 15th<br />
century Auld Keep; one of the<br />
most stunning and unique places<br />
to get married in Scotland.<br />
www.dundascastle.co.uk<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Edinburgh</strong> <strong>Reporter</strong><br />
.So if you are on an autumnal dog<br />
walk, meeting friends for coffee or<br />
letting the kids burn some energy<br />
at the country park - be sure to<br />
be prepared to come home with a<br />
little extra wardrobe must have - I<br />
certainly will.<br />
www.therestorationroom.com<br />
by Charlotte Nicholsby<br />
All things William Street seem<br />
to grabbing my attention of late ,<br />
putting up some stiff competition<br />
to its nearby rival Thistle Street for<br />
independent stores and cafes. A<br />
new and welcome addition joining<br />
this West End Gem is Gastropub<br />
and winery - <strong>The</strong> Green Room.<br />
At what was once the Melville<br />
pub, the opening party was a<br />
bustling affair as l sipped on a<br />
Autumn in <strong>Edinburgh</strong><br />
by Charlotte NIcholsby<br />
I absolutely adore Autumn -<br />
particularly in <strong>Edinburgh</strong> as l feel<br />
the colours and the light changing<br />
really suits our beautiful capital.<br />
But this isn’t the case for a many<br />
of us . A recent survey said that<br />
almost 35% of the UK is affected<br />
in some form or other from SAD -<br />
Seasonal Affective Disorder.<br />
Common symptoms are /<br />
Less sociable<br />
Low Self ASteam<br />
Feeling Lethargic<br />
Larger appetite<br />
No desire for exercise<br />
<strong>The</strong> Green Room<br />
<strong>The</strong> good/ bad news of this is<br />
that dogs also suffer the same<br />
symptoms! As they naturally like<br />
light like us humans - there is<br />
no better excuse and help than<br />
getting out and walking our four<br />
legged friend! <strong>The</strong>y too enjoy<br />
daylight and feel more likely to<br />
cuddle up and sleep a lot more<br />
during the winter months . Anyone<br />
who knows me -will be aware l<br />
Sauvignon Blanc whilst eating<br />
canapés inspired by there small<br />
plates menu . Live music was<br />
provided by the Dave Toule jazz<br />
duo .<br />
What l really like about this place<br />
is the interior. Designed by Adam<br />
Story ( behind <strong>The</strong> Chop House,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Lookout, and <strong>The</strong> West room<br />
) it has been inspired by all things<br />
botanical. Lush green foliage is<br />
visible through glass wall panels<br />
love our family pooch Fonzie .<br />
Getting out into the short hours<br />
of daylight is crucial but we have<br />
so many great places to catch<br />
those fallen leaves and low winter<br />
suns .Arthur’s Seat , inverleith<br />
Park, Cammo woods and Cramond<br />
Beach - all these beauties we<br />
have on our doorstep. So borrow<br />
a dog or come walk with me and<br />
embrace the season - let not let it<br />
brace us .<br />
and green botanical bottles adorn<br />
the walls behind the bar. After a<br />
stroll around this gorgeous street<br />
and a little retail therapy - <strong>The</strong><br />
Green Room will be a perfect pit<br />
stop for a well earned refreshment<br />
and It’s dog friendly !<br />
<strong>The</strong> Green Room 19-25 William<br />
Street ,EH3 7NG<br />
0131 225 1358<br />
www.thegreenroomedinburgh.<br />
com<br />
We’re social!<br />
@Edin<strong>Reporter</strong> /Edin<strong>Reporter</strong> edinburghreporter theedinburghreporter.co.uk
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