This document provides an introduction to Volume 1 of The Grand Tour publication. It describes the first Grand Tour route from St Andrews, Scotland to the Algarve region of Portugal. It highlights some of the golf courses and hotels featured along the route, including Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland and Rick's bar/hotel in Edinburgh. It also mentions some of the articles and writers that will be included, such as a piece by Simon Coren interviewing a golf caddy. The introduction aims to entertain readers with stories and provide useful information on golf and hospitality options for a select audience.
This article provides a summary of the author's recent trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland. It discusses the improved atmosphere and reduced tensions in the city compared to past decades. It highlights popular tourist attractions like the Titanic Belfast museum, murals depicting "The Troubles," and the Ulster Museum. The author recommends the Merchant Hotel for accommodation and restaurants like Ox and Mourne Seafood Bar for dining. Belfast is portrayed as having undergone significant regeneration and now offering a vibrant food scene, cool bars, and world-class sights alongside its historic architecture and reminders of the conflict known as "The Troubles."
THE ART OF THE PERFUMER IS A SORT OF ALCHEMY . THERE IS SOMETHING TRULY MAGICAL IN THE SKILL AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE ARTIST WHO FUSES THE ESSENCE OF FLOWERS AND HERBS INTO A FRAGRANT LIQUID THAT STIRS THE SENSES AND QUICKENS THE HEART.
Red Scarf Equestrian produces luxury leather bags that were featured at high-profile events in Cannes and Monaco. Their bags are designed to be both beautiful and functional for people of all ages. Most of their collections use fine Italian leather and materials, and they emphasize eco-friendly production methods like using vegetable-tanned leather and shipping products in recycled materials. The company's founder sought to create high-quality bags for the equestrian market.
This document provides information about various businesses and locations in Vancouver, British Columbia. It begins with an introduction welcoming readers to the second edition of the Gem City Guide, highlighting new people, ideas, trends and ways of expressing oneself in Vancouver each year. The guide contains listings for over 50 establishments organized by category (food & hospitality, fashion & accessories, beauty & health, home & gifts). Each listing provides 1-2 paragraphs describing the business and what it offers. The guide aims to celebrate Vancouver's designers, craftspeople and tastemakers.
Concierge Auctions May 2016 Catalogue - Chad Roffers, ChairmanChad Roffers
This summary provides an overview of properties featured in the May 2016 auction catalog:
1) An estate called Sa Vinya located in Mallorca, Spain is a 200-year-old restored villa surrounded by gardens and orange trees. It was previously listed for €12.5M and is selling without reserve on June 14th.
2) Monticello-Somers is a brick-for-brick replica of Thomas Jefferson's home located in Somers, Connecticut. It was previously listed for $4.9M and is selling without reserve on May 31st.
3) An Austin, Texas family compound located on 400 acres of protected land in the exclusive Rob Roy community is highlighted as
This article provides a summary of the author's recent trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland. It discusses the improved atmosphere and reduced tensions in the city compared to past decades. It highlights popular tourist attractions like the Titanic Belfast museum, murals depicting "The Troubles," and the Ulster Museum. The author recommends the Merchant Hotel for accommodation and restaurants like Ox and Mourne Seafood Bar for dining. Belfast is portrayed as having undergone significant regeneration and now offering a vibrant food scene, cool bars, and world-class sights alongside its historic architecture and reminders of the conflict known as "The Troubles."
THE ART OF THE PERFUMER IS A SORT OF ALCHEMY . THERE IS SOMETHING TRULY MAGICAL IN THE SKILL AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE ARTIST WHO FUSES THE ESSENCE OF FLOWERS AND HERBS INTO A FRAGRANT LIQUID THAT STIRS THE SENSES AND QUICKENS THE HEART.
Red Scarf Equestrian produces luxury leather bags that were featured at high-profile events in Cannes and Monaco. Their bags are designed to be both beautiful and functional for people of all ages. Most of their collections use fine Italian leather and materials, and they emphasize eco-friendly production methods like using vegetable-tanned leather and shipping products in recycled materials. The company's founder sought to create high-quality bags for the equestrian market.
This document provides information about various businesses and locations in Vancouver, British Columbia. It begins with an introduction welcoming readers to the second edition of the Gem City Guide, highlighting new people, ideas, trends and ways of expressing oneself in Vancouver each year. The guide contains listings for over 50 establishments organized by category (food & hospitality, fashion & accessories, beauty & health, home & gifts). Each listing provides 1-2 paragraphs describing the business and what it offers. The guide aims to celebrate Vancouver's designers, craftspeople and tastemakers.
Concierge Auctions May 2016 Catalogue - Chad Roffers, ChairmanChad Roffers
This summary provides an overview of properties featured in the May 2016 auction catalog:
1) An estate called Sa Vinya located in Mallorca, Spain is a 200-year-old restored villa surrounded by gardens and orange trees. It was previously listed for €12.5M and is selling without reserve on June 14th.
2) Monticello-Somers is a brick-for-brick replica of Thomas Jefferson's home located in Somers, Connecticut. It was previously listed for $4.9M and is selling without reserve on May 31st.
3) An Austin, Texas family compound located on 400 acres of protected land in the exclusive Rob Roy community is highlighted as
- Red Scarf Equestrian luxury leather bags were featured at the StyleshopUSA Luxury Lounge at events in Cannes and Monaco in 2009
- The brand designs high-quality leather bags for equestrian and lifestyle use, utilizing eco-friendly Italian leather and Canadian craftsmanship
- Founder Joanna Wiseberg was inspired to create the line after struggling to find attractive, quality boot bags for her tall riding boots
The document is a short story from a magazine about classic commercial vehicles. It describes two incidents where the author damages the same company pickup truck in separate accidents. In the first, he crashes the Bedford KB26 into a ditch while making a delivery. After it is repaired, he rear-ends another vehicle a few days later, causing similar damage. The boss is less sympathetic the second time. The story serves as a lesson about not mocking others' mistakes, as fate has a way of teaching you humility. It includes photos of the Bedford pickup from a 1981 brochure.
Phoenix International Magazine Column - Adventures in LuxuryDavid Lee
The document provides a summary of the author's luxury adventures around the world, including:
- Attending a private tasting of Louis XIII cognac at a friend's mansion in Beverly Hills.
- Visiting actor Jeremy Renner's $25 million estate in Holmby Hills designed by architect Phillip Vertoch.
- Hosting a 1920s Shanghai-themed birthday party in the $1660 sqft presidential suite at the W Hotel in Hollywood.
- Organizing a dinner for handbag brand Jamah at an estate in Bel Air featuring bespoke leather goods and wine pairings.
- Photographing a Malibu beachfront property designed by Harry Gesner available for $40,000
Chad Roffers Concierge Auctions July 2016Chad Roffers
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document announces 11 upcoming real estate auction opportunities across the globe from June to August 2016, with most properties selling without reserve. Featured is a grand estate in Nashville, Tennessee set for auction on June 29th. The document then provides further details on each upcoming property auction, including location, previous listing price, and agent information.
The document provides details about the Aiducation Auction including the schedule of events, descriptions of grand auction items, silent auction items, and contact information. Some of the grand auction items include an insider tour of the House of Lords, a behind-the-scenes tour of Channel 4 News, and lunch with a vice chairman of Ogilvy & Mather. Silent auction items include salsa lessons, dinner at local restaurants, and various experiences. The goal is to raise funds for 5 Aiducation scholarships through bidding on these donated items and experiences.
The document provides a preview of autumn fashion trends from the magazine S style. It highlights punk-inspired looks for the season featuring studs, chains and leather. It also summarizes new runway collections from Giorgio Armani and Lanvin emphasizing simplicity and androgynous silhouettes. Luxury watches from Audemars Piguet and a travel accessories are also mentioned.
Estate Sales and Downsizing Sales MaxSold June 2016 Online Auction HighlightsMaxSold
Estate Sales and Downsizing Sales at MaxSold have some real gems in them - these slides highlight the diversity of the items sold by MaxSold - including original art, antique, vintage, furniture and much, much more.
Spring is here with magnificent magnolias and drifts of blossom on the streets, and Streatham is looking spectacular. Thank you to reader Hester Bates, for our gorgeous cover photo of the Rookery orchard.
Get summer ready and enjoy state-of-the-art treatments at Streatham’s salons and spas – there’s no need to leave SW16 to find top-quality practitioners. Catch up with new openings and local news, find out about local history, and plan your April entertainment with our Live Music and What’s On Guides. May marks the beginning of the Streatham Summer Season, put Kite Day on the 12th May in your diaries, folks, and see you there!
Kip Marina has been operating for 40 years in Inverkip, Scotland. It was the first marina built in Scotland in the early 1970s and has since expanded to over 600 boat berths. Over the decades, Kip Marina has added many facilities for boat owners like a boat hoist, boat sales, chandlery store, restaurant, and showers. Kip Marina has sold over 1,000 boats and introduced thousands of families to sailing on the Clyde River. After 40 years, Kip Marina remains Scotland's premier marina location.
Colette Hayman on Colette's Exciting New Bridal RangeDanielleGhazi
Colette Hayman is launching a new bridal accessories range through her popular accessories brand Colette. The range includes clutches, robes, and other accessories inspired by current fashion trends. Hayman was inspired to create the range when her daughters got married and she noticed a lack of stylish accessories options for brides. The Colette bride is described as romantic, elegant, fashionable and chic. The new range will include various clutch styles, colors, materials like lace and silk, and accessories for brides, bridesmaids, and wedding events. Hayman aims to expand the bridal offerings over the coming months.
Wine can be collected both for enjoyment of drinking and as an investment that appreciates over time. When collecting wine, quality, price, producer, and vintage year are most important factors. Winemaking and collecting has a long history dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt and Rome. The advent of cork stoppers and glass bottles in the 17th-18th centuries allowed for proper aging and transport of wine. Today's market offers opportunities to collect both established wines and new discoveries, though conditions for cellaring and future demand are unpredictable.
This document summarizes a family's weekend trip exploring the Pitlochry area in Scotland. Some of their activities included feeding ducks by the river, going on a safari at Highland Safaris to see animals like red deer, visiting the discovery trail and panning for "gold," stopping at the Highland Chocolatier, staying at the well-appointed Logierait Lodges, visiting Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre which has a variety of animals, exploring Blair Castle and its gardens, having lunch at the Red Brolly Inn, and considering white water rafting with Nae Limits in the future. The family enjoyed interacting with nature and animals while participating in various outdoor activities around Pit
Silverstone Race Retro Competition & Classic Car Sale 24th 26th FebruarySilverstone Auctions
Silverstone Race Retro Competition & Classic Car Sale 24th 26th February
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/catalogues/race-retro-classic-car-sale-2017/
Welcome to Stoneleigh Park for Race Retro and our
first auction of the year.
It’s a privilege to be a part of this fantastic event, one
of Europe’s premier shows for historic motorsport
and I’m delighted to be back. We first hosted a sale
here in 2012 and our auction has grown so much in
that time, now with more than 90 classic road cars,
40 competition cars, watches, lifestyle items and
automobilia offered over three days this weekend.
As an historic racing enthusiast myself, this is one
of my highlights of the year and I look forward to
meeting as many other fans as possible over the
weekend. The team and I have been exceptionally busy
putting together a very special catalogue of highly
collectable cars for your buying pleasure, which I’m
sure will tempt you.
Of particular note in the road car sale, and becoming
something of a speciality for Silverstone Auctions, is
the number of highly original, low-mileage and singleownership
cars available, some offered on the open
market for the very first time. As part of the dedicated
Competition Car Sale there is a huge variety of highly
competitive and successful examples on offer, many
with recent victories and ready to race.
2016 was an excellent year for Silverstone Auctions
and certainly surpassed our expectations. Our sale
rooms were busier than ever, with many new clients
buying and selling with us, and we finished the year
with an amazing total of 445 cars sold for a total
hammer value of £26 million, including an incredible
10 new world records. Details of this year’s sales are
now available, so if you’re looking to sell then please
speak with a member of the team.
Silverstone Auctions the Porsche Sale 15th October 2016
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/catalogues/the-porsche-sale-2016/
Welcome to our spiritual home at Silverstone Circuit for our penultimate auction of the year, The Porsche Sale with Porsche Club GB. We’re huge fans of Porsche at Silverstone Auctions so we were honoured back in early 2015 when Porsche Club GB approached us to host a very special auction, our first ever marque specific sale, and it’s a delight to be back again this year.
As a self-confessed Porsche fan, this really is one of the highlights of our auction calendar and I look forward to meeting as many Porsche enthusiasts as possible today at what should be an amazing sale. From a low mileage Boxster, a stunning Carrera GT, an example of every front-engined Porsche ever made, project cars, to some of the best 911s produced and even a Porsche tractor, the catalogue once again features a fantastic mix of cars which are sure to tempt you. The catalogue is a true testament to the quality of cars consigned by the Silverstone Auctions team - representing what we feel to be the very best cars available on the market today.
The partnership between Silverstone Auctions and Porsche Club GB has only grown stronger this year and I’d like to thank the team once again for their support and to give a special welcome to all those Club members joining us today. If it’s your first time at one of our sales and if there is a car you’re interested in buying, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of our expert auction team who will be able to help you through every step of the buying process. If you missed the chance to sell a car with us this year we’re now inviting entries into our final auction of the year, the NEC Classic Motor Show Sale, a two-day auction taking place at the UK’s biggest classic car show on the 12th and 13th November. I hope to see you there, but for now enjoy the sale and I hope you are successful in buying the Porsche of your dreams.
Happy bidding!
Nick Whale
Managing Director
Silverstone Auctions
This document provides information on mid-century furniture for sale from various European countries between the 1940s-1970s. It lists over 15 furniture items for sale, including chairs, tables, and cabinets from places like the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and France. The prices range from $225 to $5,560. It directs the reader to the website ShopDekor.com for more information and to purchase any of the items.
The new Whitney Museum of American Art opens on May 1st in New York City. The Renzo Piano-designed building is located between a new public park, the High Line, and the Hudson River, making it the cultural anchor of downtown NYC. Visitors can see over 21,000 works by around 3,000 artists, ranging from leading 20th century artists to contemporary American works, including pieces by Hopper, Pollock, Warhol, Sherman, O'Keeffe, Lichtenstein, de Kooning, Koons, Avery and Calder.
Issue 1 - The Kooples Magazine | Produced by Mimi GunnMimi Gunn
The document is the first issue of The Kooples magazine. It introduces augmented reality features that allow readers to unlock extra content on their phones. The issue focuses on artists and their impact on culture. It includes sections on fashion trends like the Industrial Revolution look, interviews with couples, and photoshoots exploring the season's mood. The magazine aims to be a style guide and showcase the brand's new typography and design.
El documento habla de un estudiante que tenía dificultades en la escuela. Era malo en aritmética, matemáticas, ortografía y memorización. Siempre obtenía malas calificaciones a pesar de participar en actividades extracurriculares.
El documento presenta un proyecto de investigación sobre diagramas de Gantt y rutas críticas de tareas. Se analizan conceptos como diagramas de Gantt, rutas críticas de tareas y recursos para la planificación y seguimiento de proyectos.
El documento describe la evolución de la tecnología en la vida de la autora desde 1996 hasta la actualidad. Comenzó con un televisor a color a los 6 años y ahora tiene teléfonos inteligentes. Sus primeras cámaras requerían revelado de fotos y ahora usa cámaras digitales. También tuvo varios reproductores de cassette y ahora usa computadoras con acceso a correo electrónico y redes sociales.
- Red Scarf Equestrian luxury leather bags were featured at the StyleshopUSA Luxury Lounge at events in Cannes and Monaco in 2009
- The brand designs high-quality leather bags for equestrian and lifestyle use, utilizing eco-friendly Italian leather and Canadian craftsmanship
- Founder Joanna Wiseberg was inspired to create the line after struggling to find attractive, quality boot bags for her tall riding boots
The document is a short story from a magazine about classic commercial vehicles. It describes two incidents where the author damages the same company pickup truck in separate accidents. In the first, he crashes the Bedford KB26 into a ditch while making a delivery. After it is repaired, he rear-ends another vehicle a few days later, causing similar damage. The boss is less sympathetic the second time. The story serves as a lesson about not mocking others' mistakes, as fate has a way of teaching you humility. It includes photos of the Bedford pickup from a 1981 brochure.
Phoenix International Magazine Column - Adventures in LuxuryDavid Lee
The document provides a summary of the author's luxury adventures around the world, including:
- Attending a private tasting of Louis XIII cognac at a friend's mansion in Beverly Hills.
- Visiting actor Jeremy Renner's $25 million estate in Holmby Hills designed by architect Phillip Vertoch.
- Hosting a 1920s Shanghai-themed birthday party in the $1660 sqft presidential suite at the W Hotel in Hollywood.
- Organizing a dinner for handbag brand Jamah at an estate in Bel Air featuring bespoke leather goods and wine pairings.
- Photographing a Malibu beachfront property designed by Harry Gesner available for $40,000
Chad Roffers Concierge Auctions July 2016Chad Roffers
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document announces 11 upcoming real estate auction opportunities across the globe from June to August 2016, with most properties selling without reserve. Featured is a grand estate in Nashville, Tennessee set for auction on June 29th. The document then provides further details on each upcoming property auction, including location, previous listing price, and agent information.
The document provides details about the Aiducation Auction including the schedule of events, descriptions of grand auction items, silent auction items, and contact information. Some of the grand auction items include an insider tour of the House of Lords, a behind-the-scenes tour of Channel 4 News, and lunch with a vice chairman of Ogilvy & Mather. Silent auction items include salsa lessons, dinner at local restaurants, and various experiences. The goal is to raise funds for 5 Aiducation scholarships through bidding on these donated items and experiences.
The document provides a preview of autumn fashion trends from the magazine S style. It highlights punk-inspired looks for the season featuring studs, chains and leather. It also summarizes new runway collections from Giorgio Armani and Lanvin emphasizing simplicity and androgynous silhouettes. Luxury watches from Audemars Piguet and a travel accessories are also mentioned.
Estate Sales and Downsizing Sales MaxSold June 2016 Online Auction HighlightsMaxSold
Estate Sales and Downsizing Sales at MaxSold have some real gems in them - these slides highlight the diversity of the items sold by MaxSold - including original art, antique, vintage, furniture and much, much more.
Spring is here with magnificent magnolias and drifts of blossom on the streets, and Streatham is looking spectacular. Thank you to reader Hester Bates, for our gorgeous cover photo of the Rookery orchard.
Get summer ready and enjoy state-of-the-art treatments at Streatham’s salons and spas – there’s no need to leave SW16 to find top-quality practitioners. Catch up with new openings and local news, find out about local history, and plan your April entertainment with our Live Music and What’s On Guides. May marks the beginning of the Streatham Summer Season, put Kite Day on the 12th May in your diaries, folks, and see you there!
Kip Marina has been operating for 40 years in Inverkip, Scotland. It was the first marina built in Scotland in the early 1970s and has since expanded to over 600 boat berths. Over the decades, Kip Marina has added many facilities for boat owners like a boat hoist, boat sales, chandlery store, restaurant, and showers. Kip Marina has sold over 1,000 boats and introduced thousands of families to sailing on the Clyde River. After 40 years, Kip Marina remains Scotland's premier marina location.
Colette Hayman on Colette's Exciting New Bridal RangeDanielleGhazi
Colette Hayman is launching a new bridal accessories range through her popular accessories brand Colette. The range includes clutches, robes, and other accessories inspired by current fashion trends. Hayman was inspired to create the range when her daughters got married and she noticed a lack of stylish accessories options for brides. The Colette bride is described as romantic, elegant, fashionable and chic. The new range will include various clutch styles, colors, materials like lace and silk, and accessories for brides, bridesmaids, and wedding events. Hayman aims to expand the bridal offerings over the coming months.
Wine can be collected both for enjoyment of drinking and as an investment that appreciates over time. When collecting wine, quality, price, producer, and vintage year are most important factors. Winemaking and collecting has a long history dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt and Rome. The advent of cork stoppers and glass bottles in the 17th-18th centuries allowed for proper aging and transport of wine. Today's market offers opportunities to collect both established wines and new discoveries, though conditions for cellaring and future demand are unpredictable.
This document summarizes a family's weekend trip exploring the Pitlochry area in Scotland. Some of their activities included feeding ducks by the river, going on a safari at Highland Safaris to see animals like red deer, visiting the discovery trail and panning for "gold," stopping at the Highland Chocolatier, staying at the well-appointed Logierait Lodges, visiting Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre which has a variety of animals, exploring Blair Castle and its gardens, having lunch at the Red Brolly Inn, and considering white water rafting with Nae Limits in the future. The family enjoyed interacting with nature and animals while participating in various outdoor activities around Pit
Silverstone Race Retro Competition & Classic Car Sale 24th 26th FebruarySilverstone Auctions
Silverstone Race Retro Competition & Classic Car Sale 24th 26th February
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/catalogues/race-retro-classic-car-sale-2017/
Welcome to Stoneleigh Park for Race Retro and our
first auction of the year.
It’s a privilege to be a part of this fantastic event, one
of Europe’s premier shows for historic motorsport
and I’m delighted to be back. We first hosted a sale
here in 2012 and our auction has grown so much in
that time, now with more than 90 classic road cars,
40 competition cars, watches, lifestyle items and
automobilia offered over three days this weekend.
As an historic racing enthusiast myself, this is one
of my highlights of the year and I look forward to
meeting as many other fans as possible over the
weekend. The team and I have been exceptionally busy
putting together a very special catalogue of highly
collectable cars for your buying pleasure, which I’m
sure will tempt you.
Of particular note in the road car sale, and becoming
something of a speciality for Silverstone Auctions, is
the number of highly original, low-mileage and singleownership
cars available, some offered on the open
market for the very first time. As part of the dedicated
Competition Car Sale there is a huge variety of highly
competitive and successful examples on offer, many
with recent victories and ready to race.
2016 was an excellent year for Silverstone Auctions
and certainly surpassed our expectations. Our sale
rooms were busier than ever, with many new clients
buying and selling with us, and we finished the year
with an amazing total of 445 cars sold for a total
hammer value of £26 million, including an incredible
10 new world records. Details of this year’s sales are
now available, so if you’re looking to sell then please
speak with a member of the team.
Silverstone Auctions the Porsche Sale 15th October 2016
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/catalogues/the-porsche-sale-2016/
Welcome to our spiritual home at Silverstone Circuit for our penultimate auction of the year, The Porsche Sale with Porsche Club GB. We’re huge fans of Porsche at Silverstone Auctions so we were honoured back in early 2015 when Porsche Club GB approached us to host a very special auction, our first ever marque specific sale, and it’s a delight to be back again this year.
As a self-confessed Porsche fan, this really is one of the highlights of our auction calendar and I look forward to meeting as many Porsche enthusiasts as possible today at what should be an amazing sale. From a low mileage Boxster, a stunning Carrera GT, an example of every front-engined Porsche ever made, project cars, to some of the best 911s produced and even a Porsche tractor, the catalogue once again features a fantastic mix of cars which are sure to tempt you. The catalogue is a true testament to the quality of cars consigned by the Silverstone Auctions team - representing what we feel to be the very best cars available on the market today.
The partnership between Silverstone Auctions and Porsche Club GB has only grown stronger this year and I’d like to thank the team once again for their support and to give a special welcome to all those Club members joining us today. If it’s your first time at one of our sales and if there is a car you’re interested in buying, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of our expert auction team who will be able to help you through every step of the buying process. If you missed the chance to sell a car with us this year we’re now inviting entries into our final auction of the year, the NEC Classic Motor Show Sale, a two-day auction taking place at the UK’s biggest classic car show on the 12th and 13th November. I hope to see you there, but for now enjoy the sale and I hope you are successful in buying the Porsche of your dreams.
Happy bidding!
Nick Whale
Managing Director
Silverstone Auctions
This document provides information on mid-century furniture for sale from various European countries between the 1940s-1970s. It lists over 15 furniture items for sale, including chairs, tables, and cabinets from places like the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and France. The prices range from $225 to $5,560. It directs the reader to the website ShopDekor.com for more information and to purchase any of the items.
The new Whitney Museum of American Art opens on May 1st in New York City. The Renzo Piano-designed building is located between a new public park, the High Line, and the Hudson River, making it the cultural anchor of downtown NYC. Visitors can see over 21,000 works by around 3,000 artists, ranging from leading 20th century artists to contemporary American works, including pieces by Hopper, Pollock, Warhol, Sherman, O'Keeffe, Lichtenstein, de Kooning, Koons, Avery and Calder.
Issue 1 - The Kooples Magazine | Produced by Mimi GunnMimi Gunn
The document is the first issue of The Kooples magazine. It introduces augmented reality features that allow readers to unlock extra content on their phones. The issue focuses on artists and their impact on culture. It includes sections on fashion trends like the Industrial Revolution look, interviews with couples, and photoshoots exploring the season's mood. The magazine aims to be a style guide and showcase the brand's new typography and design.
El documento habla de un estudiante que tenía dificultades en la escuela. Era malo en aritmética, matemáticas, ortografía y memorización. Siempre obtenía malas calificaciones a pesar de participar en actividades extracurriculares.
El documento presenta un proyecto de investigación sobre diagramas de Gantt y rutas críticas de tareas. Se analizan conceptos como diagramas de Gantt, rutas críticas de tareas y recursos para la planificación y seguimiento de proyectos.
El documento describe la evolución de la tecnología en la vida de la autora desde 1996 hasta la actualidad. Comenzó con un televisor a color a los 6 años y ahora tiene teléfonos inteligentes. Sus primeras cámaras requerían revelado de fotos y ahora usa cámaras digitales. También tuvo varios reproductores de cassette y ahora usa computadoras con acceso a correo electrónico y redes sociales.
El documento describe el proyecto para cambiar la bomba de agua de 25 hp en el Hospital Ruiz y Páez. La bomba actual tiene fallas y es necesario reemplazarla para garantizar el suministro continuo de agua al hospital. El proyecto detalla los recursos, actividades y tiempo requerido para realizar el cambio de bomba de forma rápida y eficiente sin interrumpir el servicio.
Este documento describe un proyecto para coordinar las actividades de defensa de proyectos sociointegradores en un programa de ingeniería de mantenimiento. El proyecto tiene como objetivo principal coordinar las defensas de manera exitosa y en el tiempo establecido. Se presenta un plan de trabajo que incluye tareas como publicar el cronograma, asignar jurados, solicitar espacios y controlar el tiempo de las defensas. Adicionalmente, se incluyen matrices, diagramas de red y un presupuesto para administrar el proyecto.
Nicholas Carr estudió literatura y se convirtió en un experto en tecnología luego de descubrir Internet. Sin embargo, dejó de ser un buen lector al perder su capacidad de concentración después de pocas páginas. Preocupado por esto, se mudó a una cabaña aislada para alejarse de la tecnología. Aunque reconoce los beneficios de servicios como Google, advierte que el Internet se está convirtiendo en una extensión de nuestro cerebro, haciendo algunas tareas en lugar de nosotros y adaptándose
This document introduces Swastik Consultancy, a company that provides consulting services for various government subsidy schemes for textile and manufacturing industries in India. The company started in 2008 in Navsari, Gujarat and has since helped many clients obtain subsidies such as 2-10% interest rate subsidies, 10-30% capital cost subsidies, and 10-15% electric duty exemptions from schemes offered by the central government's Technology Up-gradation Fund for textiles and state governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Swastik Consultancy offers end-to-end services including application preparation, processing, liaising with banks and authorities, and ensuring clients receive approved subsidies.
Este documento presenta las actividades a realizar como parte de un curso de nivelación de una maestría en gerencia en la Universidad Nacional Experimental de Guayana. Incluye el diagrama de Gantt, ruta crítica, recursos y continuidad de estos elementos para el proyecto de construcción de baños. El profesor es Juan J. Martínez C. y el estudiante es Frederick Romero.
Este documento resume tres temas clave de estadística: 1) estadística descriptiva, 2) probabilidad y 3) distribuciones de probabilidad. Ahora se introducirá el tema de muestreo, que permitirá estimar parámetros poblacionales basándose en resultados de muestras. Las muestras aleatorias simples son ideales para hacer inferencias sobre una población. El documento explica los conceptos de muestreo aleatorio, planes de muestreo y distribuciones muestrales.
Este documento presenta la primera parte del tomo III del curso "Desarrollo del Pensamiento", el cual se enfoca en la solución de problemas. La primera parte contiene cinco unidades que introducen el concepto de problema, características de un problema, y procedimientos para resolver problemas. Cada unidad contiene lecciones que explican conceptos y estrategias específicas para resolver diferentes tipos de problemas a través de la aplicación de un enfoque sistemático. El objetivo general del curso es desarrollar habilidades de pensamiento analítico, crítico
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2. INTRODUCTION
The GrandTour –Volume One
Hello and welcome to the first volume of The Grand Tour.
Our first Grand Tour is from St Andrews to the Algarve,
but it’s a tour with a difference.
We’ve chosen eight great golf courses and an equal num-
ber of exceptional hotels, between the North East of Scot-
land, and the southernmost tip of Portugal, but we’ve chosen
the gems that the tourist hordes haven’t yet discovered.
In between we’ve found some equally fascinating stories
to interest you with. For example, have you ever wondered
what your caddy thinks about your game? Simon Coren talks
to Jack McDonald who has been a golf caddy for thirty years.
He pulls no punches.
Not a golfer? How about horse racing? Hugh McIlvanney
writes about the sport of kings and the forces that control it.
When pretty much everything can be found on the internet
and shopping seems to have become a digital drudge, we’ve
found some tiny, tucked away little shops where exclusive is
part of their business plan. They sell everything from 20 year
old cheeses, to a selection of antiques that Marie Antoinette
may have used, to the most hip of latest high tech gadgets
to hit the Ginza and a yacht shop where you’ll find the most
rare examples of floating opulence on the seven seas.
Do have fun.
3. 8 | CHAPTER I | Heaven is in the East of Scotland.
Not St Andrews Old Course, but the pretender to the throne.
12 | CHAPTER II | The bar that thinks it’s a hotel.
Who would call a luxury hotel “Ricks”?
18 | CHAPTER III | The most beautiful golf course in the world? Probably!
Most golfers dream about playing Loch Lomond. You could be one of the few that play it.
22 | CHAPTER IV | More a luxury home than a luxury hotel.
A gem in Glasgow.
28 | CHAPTERV | Whatyour caddy really thinks…
Simon Coren talks to the fount of all golf knowledge; Jack McDonald, caddy to presidents, pop stars and other dreadful golfers.
34 | CHAPTERvi |You don’t have to be mad to play it, but it helps.
How to get round the Belfry without going batty!
38 | CHAPTERVii | Creature comforts deep in the Cotswolds.
The Cotswold House Hotel welcomes the weary. Or those that like to be pampered!
44 | CHAPTERVIII | Jeremy discovers luxury he could get used to.
Clarkson takes a spin in a Bentley GTC along some country roads. And no, he didn’t pull any punches.
50 | CHAPTER ix | ParlezVous Golf?
French chic meets Scottish custom. Result; interesting. Le Touquet. Yes it’s France but only just!
54 | CHAPTER x | To Le Manoir born.
Exquisite cuisine, exceptional service, accomplished luxury.
CONTENTS
4. 60 | CHAPTER XI | No, it’s not an airport!
Playing Paris International is one of those must-do’s before you die!
64 | CHAPTER XII | Relax Sesame!
Hotel Sezz. The lost Parisian art of luxurious living.
70 | CHAPTER XIII | A Bentley beyond imagination.
Can you keep a secret? A visit beyond the door to the future.
76 | CHAPTER XIV | We’ve found the Riviera the French prefer.
La Salette. Golf doesn’t come much tougher. But the wine is better!
80 | CHAPTER XV | It’s certainly Cannes Jim, but not as we know it!
3.14. yes, that’s the name of this exquisite diamond tucked away off the tourist tracks.
86 | CHAPTER XVI | Play the links course the Spanish copied from the Scottish, minus the wind and rain.
Platja De Pals. Nirvana in green? It just might be….
90 | CHAPTER XVII | An oasis in the centre of Barcelona. Literally.
The Neri Hotel. Palms, dates, service and the lap of luxury for lovers and the very discerning.
96 | CHAPTER XVIII | He’s the master of the small space.
AA Gill meets Geoff Streetham. The man who crafted the interior of your car.
102 | CHAPTER XIX | Quinta do Lago. Golf was never meant to give anyone this much enjoyment.
The absolute pinnacle of Portugese golf. With good reason.
106 | CHAPTER XX | Choose one of the corner rooms at The Farol.
Blue skies, warn sun, sea views, exceptional hospitality. All here!
112 | CHAPTER XXI | Alternative Transport.
The best places in Europe to charter anything from a bicycle to an executive jet.
5. This is the first of a rare series of books. It is not available
in any shop. You can’t buy it. It is not sent to a myriad of
people. It is only available from Bentley. It carries no adver-
tising and it’s not trying to sell you anything.
It is intended to be both entertaining and packed with
useful information that we’ve specifically chosen to be of in-
terest to a very select few.
The Grand Tour is a series of volumes that take a leisure-
ly trip through a fascinating and ever changing world.
If you’re a golfer you’ll enjoy this volume. Yet if golf doesn’t
exactly ring your bell, you may enjoy our hospitality stories
– we’ve chosen some of the greatest hotels and restaurants
the world has yet to discover.
The next volume of the Grand Tour will be a drive around
some of the secret shopping gems to be found in Beverly
Hills and New England.
We’ll also have a ski-ing Grand Tour of the Rockies and
the Swiss Alps, and naturally we’ll have a journey along
the Grand Corniche with details not only of some incredible
forward
Welcome toThe GrandTour, Volume One.
hotels and restaurants, but where to get the best choice of
yacht charter for a summer in the South of France.
Some well respected writers have agreed to contribute to
the Grand Tour. Consequently, you may find Gordon Ramsey
giving us his opinion on the quality of some of the restau-
rants and hotels we’ve chosen for you or Jeremy Clarkson
writing about things mechanical and the driving experience.
Or maybe it will be the other way round.
We hope you enjoy reading what we’ve prepared for you
in this issue. If you’d like to book a round of golf at any of
the courses we’ve listed, or accommodation at any of the ho-
tels or restaurants, please register the attached exclusive
Butler card on our website: www.bentleybutler.com and
we’ll do the rest.
And naturally, we would love to hear what you think of
The Grand Tour, so if you have any thoughts or comments
please do call, Geoff Willis, the editor direct on: +XX–
(X)XXXX–XXXXX or email him on geoff.willis@thebentley-
grandtour.com
6. CHAPTER I
Heaven is in the east of Scotland.
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a real one of a kind and contrasts
with Scotland’s other famous links courses in that it is a
new, man-made development. Sir Michael Bonallack, win-
ner of 5 British Amateur Titles and present captain of the
R & A highlighted the significance of the development when
he said, “Kingsbarns might well be one of the last true sea-
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Located directly on the North Sea coast only six miles from
St. Andrews, Kingsbarns is without a doubt one of the most
breathtaking links courses ever developed. Though it only
opened for general play in July 2000, it is not untrue to say
that the links appears to have been in situ for centuries as
golf was played on this very site as far back as 1793.
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7. side links sites capable of development
in Scotland”.
With views of the ocean and the
high tide foaming over the rocks below,
you quickly realises that this links is
special and while nothing can replace
the Old Course, Kingsbarns Links is
infinitely more scenic and is a worthy
spiritual descendant of its historical
neighbour. With talk of major tourna-
ments, the venue is being touted as an
ideal host to the Scottish Open, which
has not been played since 1996 due to
the loss of its sponsor. And don’t be sur-
prised when you hear the British Open
and Kingsbarns mentioned in the same
sentence.
The sea figures prominently on ev-
ery hole and your senses are continual-
ly pricked with the sights, sounds and
smells of the ocean spray. The links
boasts spacious fairways, which roll
and twist through majestic dune ridges
and hollows, while it’s large inviting
greens present the golfer with subtle
challenges. Combined with true links
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turf and associated contours, Kings-
barns Golf Links is distinctly playable
but challenging to the end.
To leave the final words on this links
to Sir Michael Bonallack would be ap-
propriate - “Mere words cannot convey
just how extraordinary the place is. It
must be seen to be believed and once
seen, it will never be forgotten”. Re-
member the name Kingsbarns Links,
as you will be hearing and reading so
much more about this course in the
years and decades to come. B
Need to know
KINGSBARNS GOLF LINKS Kingsbarns,
Fife, Scotland.
Established 2000
Designer Kyle Phillips, Mark Parsinen
Championship Length 7,150 yards
Par 72
SSS (Course Rating) TBA
Type Links
Rick’s
Atrium
kingsbarn links
Oloroso
AssemblyRubharb
Fishers
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8. surprised. Low ceilings and coloured mood lighting give it a
cosy, intimate atmosphere; brown banquette seats, burgun-
dy leather cubes and giant cacti in stone pots make attrac-
tive surrounds. Classic house tunes play in the background,
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CHAPTER II
The bar that thinks it’s a hotel.
Rick’s isn’t exactly a hotel: it’s a designer bar with ten con-
temporary rooms. When we arrived, we were a little confused
about its status – who stays in bars, anyway? But walking
into the lower-ground-floor bar, we were very pleasantly
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9. toiletries and fluffy bathrobes are not
what you’d expect for the price.
After a brasserie-style lunch down-
stairs, we felt we could afford to do a
little shopping, since the room is so rea-
sonable. And it would be rude not to see
what Edinburgh has to offer. Harvey
Nichols arrived a few years ago, and all
the big-name stores and designers are
no more than a few minutes’ walk from
the hotel. Laden with bags, as the sun
sets behind the beautiful backdrop of
Edinburgh Castle, we set our hearts on
a gin and tonic back at Rick’s. Nothing
makes me happier, when I’m staying in
and the black-clad staff are friendly and
obliging. It’s modern, it’s hip, it’s bang
in the middle of Edinburgh, and we’ve
never been anywhere quite like it.
We passed by the open-plan kitchen
to a door leading to the rooms above.
They complement the bar extremely
well; ours was simple but stylish, small
but perfectly formed. There’s no view,
but all the mod cons were in place:
CD, DVD, and an LCD TV with all the
channels. In the well-stocked minibar
we found a fun camera, Illy percolator,
condoms and a toothbrush – we needn’t
have bothered to pack. Molton Brown
a city, than having a chic, central base
as home for the weekend.
All thoughts of a G&T went out of
the window when we saw the cocktail
list; it is right up to the minute, and
the bar staff at Rick’s are seriously well
trained. Mojitos all round. For dinner,
we headed to popular rooftop restau-
rant Oloroso. Again, it is just round the
corner (all that money saved on taxis
– yet another excuse for rampant shop-
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14 Chapter II | The Bar That Thinks It’s A Hotel
10. ping), and entering it is like walking
into a hip art gallery. It’s on the fourth
floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows giv-
ing spectacular views over the city to
the sea.
A couple of bottles of wine later,
we staggered up the road, to our own
tuneless rendition of ‘Danny Boy’. This
brought us un-neatly to the sunken
doorway of the Opal Lounge, where our
names were on the door, thanks to the
manager at Rick’s. The rest is a blur;
we fell headlong into a whisky-sam-
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pling session. We now felt more Scot-
tish than Mel Gibson in Braveheart – if
there had been a midnight kilt shop
open, we’d have been there.
Breakfast is not included in the room
rate at Rick’s, but that’s probably a good
thing. If you follow in our footsteps,
you’ll be lucky to make lunch. It makes
a good spot to eat or drink any time of
day, and transforms itself seamlessly,
as the hours pass, from contemporary
brasserie to sexy late-night bar, at-
tracting the kind of unpretentious hip-
sters we love Edinburgh for. But what
we’ll be going back for is the concept of
this little urban jewel to pop in and out
of – Rick’s owns some of the most invit-
ing establishments in town, so you feel
as though you’ve joined a sort of club
for the weekend. Suddenly, the thought
of New Year’s Eve in Edinburgh seems
an extremely good one. B
Need to know
STYLE Contemporary cocktail bar
SETTING The heart of Edinburgh
ROOMS Ten ensuite rooms
RATES £110 (plus VAT)
CHECK-OUT 11am
FACILITIES CDs and DVDs to borrow at the bar
CHILDREN Children welcome
RECOMMENDED ROOMS 5, 8, 9 and 10 –
although all the rooms are very similar
PACKINGTIPS CDs and DVDs
Food and drink
HOTEL RESTAURANT A mix of Far Eastern and
European dishes
DRESS CODE Urban chic
TOP TABLE Conservatory seats are best in day-
time; at night, go for a banquette
LAST ORDERS Food: 10pm Sunday to Thursday;
11pm Friday and Saturday
ROOM SERVICE 24 hours
Rick’s
Atrium
Montpelier’s
Oloroso
Assembly
Rubharb
Fishers
Whilst you’re there
LOCAL RESTAURANTS Oloroso (0131 226 7614)
is great for lunch and dinner. Café St Honoré
(0131 226 2211), behind Rick’s, is a good tradi-
tional French restaurant, as is Atrium (0131 228
8882). Fishers (0131 554 5666) serves fresh sea-
food down by the dock. Rhubarb at Prestonfield
(0131 668 3346 offers fine dining in a centuries-
old manor house, which feels in the heart of the
countryside, but is only a ten-minute cab ride
away. The restaurants in the Witchery on Castle-
hill (225 5613) are extremely romantic. The res-
taurant of the same name is wood panelled and
candlelit; the Secret Garden is airy with windows
onto a terrace – both serve exceptional contempo-
rary Scottish cuisine.
LOCAL BARS Rick’s also owns the Indigo Yard
(0131 220 5603), Montpelier’s (0131 229 3115),
Assembly (0131 220 4288) and the Opal Lounge
(0131 226 2275). All serve food before transform-
ing into DJ bars until 1am, except for the Opal
Lounge, which shuts at 3am. If you’re staying at
Rick’s, guestlists are not a problem. Montpelier’s
in Bruntsfield (0131 229 3115) is an Edinburgh
institution for Sunday brunch. The Cramond Inn
(0131 336 2035) is a few miles away, on the shore
of the Firth of Forth.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS? Shopping at Harvey Nicks,
Jenners and George Street. A worthwhile trip
out of town for whisky enthusiasts is Glenkinchie
Distillery (01875 342004). Elie, near St Andrews,
is a stunning beach about an hour’s drive from
Edinburgh (it won Best Beach in Britain 2003).
11. it on TV during the European Tour. You may have a chance if
a member has invited you. Or if you are inclined you may try
to join the club yourself. Yet the members themselves are dis-
couraged from over golfing. Structured to be an international
course, it’s meant to be played only occasionally, and not as
the member’s primary club. Readers of the Bentley Grand
Tour have an exclusive opportunity to play Loch Lomond if a
booking is made through the Bentley Butler Service.
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CHAPTER III
The most beautiful golf course in the world? Probably!
Loch Lomond, home to the Barclays Scottish Open, is a stun-
ning 7,060-yard parkland course designed by and ranked
44th in the top 100 courses in the world. Gorgeous fairways,
perfectly manicured greens, and an historic mansion for a
clubhouse makes this club one of the most lavish of its sort.
Members enjoy an exclusivity that includes lush, on-site ac-
commodations and a soon to be full-service spa. In fact, the
closest many of us will ever get to Loch Lomond is watching
“I consider Loch Lomond my lasting
memorial to golf.” – Tom Weiskopf, Co-Designer of Loch Lomond
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Citing Loch Lomond as his ‘lasting me-
morial to golf’, it was almost Tom Weis-
kopf’s last venture. The former Open
champion was surveying his creation
when he sank to his chin in quick-sand.
Fortunately, he survived and completed
the course with partner Jay Morrish.
As Weiskopf says, ’’It starts gently
enough to put you at your ease and soon
you are marvelling at the difference of
each hole. To pick out a favourite is dif-
ficult but there’s the 6th, the longest
hole in Scottish golf at 625-yards, but
as it runs alongside the loch it’s not
a step too long. Then there’s also the
10th. The 14th sorts out the men from
the boys.”
It is recommended that you go for
the green as more than 250 yards carry
over the bog where Weiskopf almost
perished. If you’re lucky enough to play
here you’ll find the varied selection
suits all levels of experience. B
Need to know
LOCH LOMOND GOLF CLUB Rossdhu House,
Luss, By Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
G83 8NT
ESTABLISHED 1994
Designer Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish
Championship Length 7,100 yards
Par 71
Type Bent Grass; water in play
DRIVING? Loch Lomond is just 30 minutes from
Glasgow Airport and considerably faster by
Bentley! Apart from enough space for all of your
golf gear, plus your entire GT luggage, you’ll find
this civilised projectile is the only way to travel
unless you happen to have a Jet Ranger in the
garage as well. The A82 over the Erskine Bridge
to Luss is not one of Scotland’s prettiest roads
until you get to the end of the Loch at Balloch.
Then you are, as they say in God’s own country.
And who are we to disagree?
“One course that neither Tom nor I
will ever equal again is Loch Lomond.
Nature and history provided us a site
beyond compare.” – Jay Morrish, Co-Designer of Loch Lomond
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escorol. Olypian quarrels et gorilla congolium sic ad nause-
um. Souvlaki ignitus carborundum e pluribus unum.
Left: Li lingues differe solmen in li grammatica, li pronun-
ciation e li plu commun vocabules. Omnicos directe al
desirabilita; de un nov lingua franca.
CHAPTER IV
More a luxury home than a luxury hotel.
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tate velit esse molestie consequat, vel
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borundum e pluribus unum. Defacto
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lectus non provisio incongruous feline
nolo contendre. Gratuitous octopus nia-
cin, sodium glutimate. Quote meon an
estimate et non interruptus stadium.
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quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper
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commodo consequat. Duis autem vel
consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam
nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut
laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat vo-
lutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam,
quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper
suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea
commodo consequat. Duis autem vel
eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulpu-
tate velit esse molestie consequat, vel
illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis
at vero eros et accumsan et iusto odio
dignissim qui blandit praesent lupta-
tum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te
feugait nulla facilisi.Epsum factorial
non deposit quid pro quo hic escorol.
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sic ad nauseum. Souvlaki ignitus car-
Right: Li lingues differe solmen in li grammatica, li pronun-
ciation e li plu commun vocabules. Omnicos directe al
desirabilita; de un nov lingua franca.
Chapter IV | More a luxury home than a luxury hotel. 25
15. borundum e pluribus unum. Defacto
lingo est igpay atinlay. Marquee se-
lectus non provisio incongruous feline
nolo contendre. Gratuitous octopus nia-
cin, sodium glutimate. Quote meon an
estimate et non interruptus stadium.
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consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam
nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut
laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat vo-
lutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam,
quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper
suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea
commodo consequat. Duis autem vel
eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulpu-
tate velit esse molestie consequat, vel
illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis
at vero eros et accumsan et iusto odio
dignissim qui blandit praesent lupta-
tum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te
feugait nulla facilisi.Epsum factorial
non deposit quid pro quo hic escorol.
Olypian quarrels et gorilla congolium
sic ad nauseum. Souvlaki ignitus car-
borundum e pluribus unum. Defacto
lingo est igpay atinlay. Marquee se-
lectus non provisio incongruous feline
nolo contendre. Gratuitous octopus nia-
cin, sodium glutimate. Quote meon an
estimate et non interruptus stadium.
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Need to know
STYLE Contemporary cocktail bar
SETTING The heart of Edinburgh
ROOMS Ten ensuite rooms
RATES £110 (plus VAT)
CHECK-OUT 11am
FACILITIES CDs and DVDs to borrow at the bar
CHILDREN Children welcome
RECOMMENDED ROOMS 5, 8, 9 and 10 –
although all the rooms are very similar
PACKINGTIPS CDs and DVDs
Food and drink
HOTEL RESTAURANT A mix of Far Eastern and
European dishes
DRESS CODE Urban chic
TOP TABLE Conservatory seats are best in day-
time; at night, go for a banquette
LAST ORDERS Food: 10pm Sunday to Thursday;
11pm Friday and Saturday
ROOM SERVICE 24 hours
Whilst you’re there
LOCAL RESTAURANTS Oloroso (0131 226 7614)
is great for lunch and dinner. Café St Honoré
(0131 226 2211), behind Rick’s, is a good tradi-
tional French restaurant, as is Atrium (0131 228
8882). Fishers (0131 554 5666) serves fresh sea-
food down by the dock. Rhubarb at Prestonfield
(0131 668 3346 offers fine dining in a centuries-
old manor house, which feels in the heart of the
countryside, but is only a ten-minute cab ride
away. The restaurants in the Witchery on Castle-
Rick’s
Atrium
Montpelier’s
Oloroso Assembly
Rubharb
Fishers
one devonshire
gardens
26 Chapter IV | More a luxury home than a luxury hotel.
16. CHAPTER V
What your caddy really thinks…
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pro quo hic escorol. Olypian quarrels et
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vlaki ignitus carborundum e pluribus
unum. Defacto lingo est igpay atinlay.
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gruous feline nolo contendre?
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timate. Quote meon an estimate et non
interruptus stadium. Sic tempu. Lor-
em ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer
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nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet do-
lore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut
wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nos-
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etuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonum-
my nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet
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nostrud exerci tation.
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aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis
autem vel eum iriure?
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esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolo-
re eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros
et accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui
blandit praesent luptatum zzril delenit
augue duis dolore te feugait nulla faci-
29
17. trud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit
lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo
consequat.
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drerit in vulputate velit esse molestie
consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat
nulla facilisis at vero?
Eros et accumsan et iusto odio dignis-
sim qui blandit praesent luptatum zz-
ril delenit augue duis dolore te feugait
nulla facilisi.Epsum factorial non de-
posit quid pro quo hic escorol. Olypian
quarrels et gorilla congolium sic ad
nauseum. Souvlaki ignitus carborun-
dum e pluribus unum. Defacto lingo
est igpay atinlay.
Marquee selectus non provisio incon-
gruous feline nolo contendre. Gratu-
itous octopus niacin, sodium glutimate.
Quote meon an estimate et non inter-
ruptus stadium?
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consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam
nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut
laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat vo-
lutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam,
quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper
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commodo consequat. Duis autem vel
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tate velit esse molestie consequat, vel
illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis
at vero eros et accumsan et iusto odio
dignissim qui blandit praesent lupta-
tum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te
feugait nulla facilisi.Epsum factorial
non deposit quid pro quo hic escorol.
Olypian quarrels et gorilla congolium
sic ad nauseum. Souvlaki ignitus car-
borundum e pluribus unum.
Defacto lingo est igpay atinlay.
Marquee selectus non provisio incon-
gruous feline nolo contendre. Gratu-
itous octopus niacin, sodium glutimate.
Quote meon an estimate et non inter-
ruptus stadium. Sic tempu. Ut wisi
enim ad minim veniam.
Sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tinc-
idunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam
erat volutpat?
Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis
nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper sus-
cipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea com-
modo consequat. Duis autem vel eum
iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate
velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum
dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero
“DUIS AUTEM VEL EUM IRIURE DOLOR IN
HENDRERIT INVULPUTATEVELIT!”
30 Chapter V | What your caddy really thinks…
Left: Li lingues differe solmen in li grammatica, li pronunci-
ation e li plu commun vocabules. Facing: Omnicos directe
al desirabilita; de un nov lingua franca.
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sim qui.
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augue duis dolore te feugait?
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posit quid pro quo hic escorol. Olypian
quarrels et gorilla congolium sic ad nau-
seum. Souvlaki ignitus carborundum e
pluribus unum. Defacto lingo est igpay
atinlay. Marquee selectus non provi-
sio incongruous feline nolo contendre.
Gratuitous octopus niacin, sodium glu-
timate. Quote meon an estimate et non
interruptus stadium.
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idunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam
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facilisis at vero eros et accumsan et
iusto odio dignissim qui blandit prae-
sent luptatum zzril delenit augue duis
dolore te feugait nulla facilisi.
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borundum e pluribus unum. Defacto
lingo est igpay atinlay. Marquee se-
lectus non provisio incongruous feline
nolo contendre. Gratuitous octopus nia-
cin, sodium glutimate. Quote meon an
estimate et non interruptus stadium.
Sic tempu. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,
consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam
nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut
laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat vo-
lutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam,
quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper
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commodo consequat.
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drerit in vulputate?
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dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero
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nulla facilisi. Epsum factorial non de-
posit quid pro quo hic escorol. Olypian
quarrels et gorilla congolium sic ad nau-
seum. Souvlaki ignitus carborundum e
pluribus unum. Defacto lingo est igpay
atinlay. Marquee selectus non provisio
incongruous feline nolo contendre. B
Chapter V | What your caddy really thinks… 33
Left: Li lingues differe solmen in li grammatica, li pronun-
ciation e li plu commun vocabules.