Bio

Vivien is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers & writes for Smart Leisure Guide, Great Boat Journeys, Cruise magazines, Scottish Hotel Awards, Leisure and Travel magazines. Co-founder and Judge for the Scottish Hotel Awards, (established 2003) and specialises in reviews of hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as promotional features on food and drink - gin, vodka, whisky, wine, cocktails and craft beers. She writes about Arts: visual arts, theatre, dance, books (fiction, travel, poetry); Edinburgh Festivals. Travel: Reviews and features on Scottish Hotels, bars and restaurants; Drinks reviews: gin, vodka, whisky, wine, beer, RTD cocktails; Scottish Tourism stories, cities and regions, Highlands and Islands; International cultural travel, city guides, hotels ; Luxury destinations & experiences : Tropical islands, Spa resorts, classic train journeys and 5 /6 star cruise lines.