From July 27th

Day 1

• We arrived from the Lake District to Gatwick Station and checked into the Kimpton Hotel.

• Before heading to the concert that evening we went to dinner at Sugo Pasta.

• Hailey stopped at a vintage clothing store in Gatwick to pick up some EDM concert flare 

• Took a taxi to SWG3 concert where Above & Beyond was playing. Had fun singing and dancing.

• Went to Pot Still whiskey bar which is a staple in town 

Day 2

• Hailey went shopping to pick up some items for the upcoming Royal Scotsman train ride

• Started with lunch at Bread Meats Bread

• Walked to the Market Gallery in Calton

• Hailey got her nails down at a Vietnamese place, then opted for a hair treatment in their backroom.

• Went to Paesano Pizza

• Went to Flight Club to throw some darts

• Finished evening at infamous Waxy O’Connors pub with an double organ inside and live music 

Day 3

• Drove from Gatwick to Edinburgh 

• Had a beyond belief lunch at Tipo (so much that when we returned to Edinburgh a few days later, we went back): the bread, the olive oil, the mozzarella, the cacio e Pepe 

• We met back at the Balmoral to meet the group that we were going to board the Royal Scotsman with 

• We walked from the Balmoral to the train and were greeted and chaperoned by a traditional Scot wearing incredible traditional clothing and ear piercing bagpipes. People from all around the train station were taking pictures and filming. 

• Hopped on the train, were served champagne and some of the freshest strawberries around 

• We then made it to our room where we had the master suite: we had a bottle of Dom Perignon in the room along with some fresh flowers and other amenities. Happy! 

• We took a few sips from our top shelf whisky and headed to the bar cart for cocktails before dinner 

• We passed by the famous Carnoustie golf course while we sipped on our drinks and listened to local musicians play

• We had a lovely dinner with a couple from Germany and another couple from Canada. Scottish salmon was served. Yum. 

• The train stopped for a bit and we hopped off to take a walk around (we needed a mini break from the boozing). We walked by a Glen Keith Distillery (now owned by Chivas)

• Hopped bcack on the train for more live music and a night cap

more detail to come

more detail to come