Gilly Pickup

Journalist | Freelance

Latest Posts

07.11.2018

Hotel Review: Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Set in a tranquil 240-acre estate surrounded by magnificent Aberdeenshire countryside, the handsome Meldrum House Country Hotel (www.meldrumhouse.c...

03.09.2017

The Glories of Lake Constance

Sited on the harbour wall in the German town of Constance is an enormous revolving statue. This buxom woman holds aloft two small naked figures representing Pope Martin V and Emperor Sigismund. ...

07.09.2012

'Brave' The Scottish Movie

'Brave’, the latest Disney Pixar film to hit our screens, had its European premiere on the closing night of this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film recently topped ...

07.05.2012

Scottish jeweller's exquisite design for 'Brave' red carpet premiere

To celebrate the release of Disney Pixar's new film 'Brave', renowned Edinburgh jeweller Hamilton & Inches created a unique necklace. It was recently worn by ...

08.18.2011

Dean Court Hotel | York, England's Trendiest Boutique Hotel

The Dean Court Hotel has an enviable position in the heart of the history book of a city that is York, England. Surrounded by a host of sights and delights to entertain the visitor, this boutique-...

08.03.2010

Singapore Pan Pacific Hotel: Business or Pleasure

Luxury Hotels: Singapore's Pan Pacific hotel located in the heart of Marina Bay, a shopping haven of more than 500 shops and restaurants near the Singapore River is 37 levels of pure luxury living. ...

05.27.2010

Darroch Learg Hotel: A Scottish Delight

Luxury Hotels: In the heart of Scotland's magnificent Royal Deeside nestles a peach of an exclusive country house hotel...

About Gilly Pickup

Gilly Pickup is an award winning journalist and author who lives in London, UK. She has had 13 books (traditionally) published. This one time ex-parliamentary aide/ senior researcher is an animal loving Scot who besides writing about her passions, travel and cruise, also writes features on the arts, food and wine, wildlife, well being and history. Her website is www.travellinglady.co.uk.