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2 8 4 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I S taying in Edinburgh and heading into history, the InterContinental Edinburgh The George has been welcoming hotel guests since 1881. Dubbed in natural materials such as marble, oak and leather its sensitive, multi-million- pound restoration and refurbishment combines luxury with comfort and established hospitality. Adding in a sophisticated nod to Scottish history, the five listed Georgian townhouses of which the InterContinental Edinburgh The George consists have been carefully touched up with interior colour swatches inspired by the great 19th- century Scottish landscape painters such as Alexander Nasmyth. The hotel also boasts the magnificent King’s Hall – a firm favourite for weddings and celebrations. Greeted by doormen in quilts, there is no doubt you have entered Scotland at its best. The entrance is quintessentially chic, with hues of beige, browns and natural stone chequered flooring. Decadent armchairs fill the lobby where patrons are served cold drinks and herbal teas with elegant and most of all friendly service. Rooms are offered in several sizes and with views to wow the crowds. Suites are located in one of the original townhouses, decorated with fresh flowers every day and the finest of materials - think soft linens, handmade mattresses, ceramic-and-marble bathrooms, even the plush bathrobes are ones to cherish during your stay. Here, with views of the cobbled streets of Edinburgh you will find travellers ranging from business folk to holidaying families enjoying their time. www.ihg.com Leaving the city behind, we are heading into further countryside chic. Golf estates open their gates and tee times are being booked at the most idyllic of locations. Having coiffured greens on demand seems like a given in this part of the world. Here in this blissful and jagged green landscape ticking off the box to isolated golf estates has been a frequent possibility. Although having to admit, the green fees came included with umbrellas. It seems Scotland has undoubtedly showed the softer side to its rough edges through its people, cuisine and stays all the while enjoying its landscape as a rugged cinematic backdrop.