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Essential Valentine’s Day Films

11th March 2024

Love, passion, romance: the romantic film holds true and strong year round. Now that everyone’s least favourite greeting card holiday has long passed, it seems like a suitable time to reflect on some romantic films. Whether you spent the Valentine’s alone or with someone(s) special, I have gathered the following three films as personal favourites ...


Books for Valentine’s Day

6th February 2023

Whatever your relationship status this year, you can find comfort in a good book. As we approach Valentine’s Day, what books should we be reading? Is there a set list for everyone: the hopeless romantic, loved up couple, or even the cynic, or is this something more flexible? Well, these are the recommendations that make ...


Video games lack same-sex love interests

3rd April 2021

Romance in cyberspace is for straight people only, apparently. Earlier this month, the trailer for the much-anticipated remaster of the beloved Mass Effect trilogy was released. Being a fan of the games for the past few years I can’t deny that I was very excited to see them being revamped for a new gaming generation, ...


Glasgow ranked fourth most romantic destination in the UK

28th March 2021

Edinburgh came out on top, boosting Scotland’s performance in the charts. Glasgow has been ranked the fourth most romantic holiday destination, in data revealed by Lyme Bay Holidays.  The second most popular Scottish city for romance, Glasgow was beaten by Edinburgh, who led the list. Full of gorgeous scenery, a variety of Michelin Guide-featured restaurants, ...


Valentine’s Day Playlist 2021

13th February 2021

 “Expect many disco hits and the inevitable come-down of Jeff Buckley.” I thought I’d select these songs as a dedication to lovers, best friends, secret admirers and all the love in between. There’s no better connection than dancing with those you love, something that most of 2020 left us only dreaming about. As we remain ...


Locked down but loved up

13th February 2021

Valentine’s Day can be just as romantic in the home as it is outside. No matter what your view on love having a designated spot on the calendar is, you have to admit that whenever we hear “February 14” it brings to mind crowds and empty bottles of wine on the bottoms of gondolas all ...