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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robbie Williams and wife Ayda's luxury Scottish resort stay before Edinburgh gig
Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda have been spending some time in Gleneagles before he kicks off his UK stadium tour at Edinburgh on Saturday. Williams will start his 'Britpop' tour at Murrayfield Stadium and as the capital gears up for road closures and thousands of fans this weekend, he and his family have been living it up one of Scotland's most exclusive hotels, reports The Daily Record. Robbie's wife Ayda revealed they have been making the most of the drink offerings available at the £1600 a night five star hotel. READ MORE: Devastated Edinburgh restaurant owners in heartfelt note to diners over closure READ MORE: Edinburgh man spotted 'with toddler in his lap' while driving along busy streets Sharing some images online, Ayda enjoyed the whisky offering at the resort - a known favourite of Prince William and Princess Kate, John Travolta, Oasis and Sir Sean Connery. Showing off the beautiful gardens where she and Rock DJ star Robbie have been enjoying walks, she also shared pictures of the nearby stream. She then showed off an ice bucket containing six bottles of wine including the non-alcoholic Wild Idol priced at £30 a bottle in shops, making it one of the more expensive non alcoholic alternatives. Ayda joked: 'My drink order just arrived.' She then captured a picture of her table's next order which consisted of four bottles of The Macallan whisky including one Time: Space Mastery 200 anniversary edition that was worth £1200 in the shops and considerably more at Gleneagles. She laughed: 'My other drink order just arrived.' Her celebrations continued with a crepe flambé as she joked: 'There may or may not have been alcohol in my dessert.' Williams recently admitted to The Daily Record that he had come to terms with his status as a cabaret artist. The former Take That singer said he now sees himself as 'cringe' as he prepares to play in Scotland. Williams, 51, said: 'I'm going backwards in time to Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin with a sweary twist. That's how I see myself now. 'Whereas before, I wanted to be rock 'n' roll and high octane, I'm Robbie from a boy band and I can now be this guy, the creature that I always really meant to be.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. He added: 'I'm embracing parts of showbusiness that people don't embrace these days. 'I want to be cabaret, world-class cabaret but with an edge, sweary cabaret I suppose. 'I think that it's cringe for a lot of people and not necessarily a high art form but some of the best people in the world have been cabaret. Count Basie, Liza Minnelli, Tom Jones. 'That's where I'm trying to propel myself and give myself purpose, to embrace this tour and get through it. 'I want to be the best entertainer there is. I don't see anybody trying to carve that lane out for themselves so that's what I'm trying to do. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 'Music is healing as namaste as that sounds and nostalgia is also healing. Come and relive those moments that they lived with me in the past. It'll do them good and it'll do me good too. I'm really looking forward to it.' The singer and Ayda have four children, Theodora, 11, Charlton, nine, Colette, five, and Beau, three.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Robbie Williams and wife Ayda's luxury Scottish resort stay before Edinburgh gig
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda have been spending some time in Gleneagles before he kicks off his UK stadium tour at Edinburgh on Saturday. Williams will start his 'Britpop' tour at Murrayfield Stadium and as the capital gears up for road closures and thousands of fans this weekend, he and his family have been living it up one of Scotland's most exclusive hotels, reports The Daily Record. Robbie's wife Ayda revealed they have been making the most of the drink offerings available at the £1600 a night five star hotel. Sharing some images online, Ayda enjoyed the whisky offering at the resort - a known favourite of Prince William and Princess Kate, John Travolta, Oasis and Sir Sean Connery. Showing off the beautiful gardens where she and Rock DJ star Robbie have been enjoying walks, she also shared pictures of the nearby stream. She then showed off an ice bucket containing six bottles of wine including the non-alcoholic Wild Idol priced at £30 a bottle in shops, making it one of the more expensive non alcoholic alternatives. Ayda joked: 'My drink order just arrived.' She then captured a picture of her table's next order which consisted of four bottles of The Macallan whisky including one Time: Space Mastery 200 anniversary edition that was worth £1200 in the shops and considerably more at Gleneagles. She laughed: 'My other drink order just arrived.' Her celebrations continued with a crepe flambé as she joked: 'There may or may not have been alcohol in my dessert.' Williams recently admitted to The Daily Record that he had come to terms with his status as a cabaret artist. The former Take That singer said he now sees himself as 'cringe' as he prepares to play in Scotland. Williams, 51, said: 'I'm going backwards in time to Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin with a sweary twist. That's how I see myself now. 'Whereas before, I wanted to be rock 'n' roll and high octane, I'm Robbie from a boy band and I can now be this guy, the creature that I always really meant to be.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. He added: 'I'm embracing parts of showbusiness that people don't embrace these days. 'I want to be cabaret, world-class cabaret but with an edge, sweary cabaret I suppose. 'I think that it's cringe for a lot of people and not necessarily a high art form but some of the best people in the world have been cabaret. Count Basie, Liza Minnelli, Tom Jones. 'That's where I'm trying to propel myself and give myself purpose, to embrace this tour and get through it. 'I want to be the best entertainer there is. I don't see anybody trying to carve that lane out for themselves so that's what I'm trying to do. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 'Music is healing as namaste as that sounds and nostalgia is also healing. Come and relive those moments that they lived with me in the past. It'll do them good and it'll do me good too. I'm really looking forward to it.' The singer and Ayda have four children, Theodora, 11, Charlton, nine, Colette, five, and Beau, three.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Robbie Williams and wife Ayda splurge at Gleneagles ahead of Murrayfield concert
Williams will kick off his 'Britpop' tour at Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium and as the capital gears up for road closures and thousands of fans this weekend, he and his family have been living it up one of Scotland's most exclusive hotels. Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda have been living it up in Gleneagles before the start of his UK stadium tour in Scotland on Saturday. Williams will kick off his 'Britpop' tour at Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium and as the capital gears up for road closures and thousands of fans this weekend, he and his family have been living it up one of Scotland's most exclusive hotels. Robbie's wife Ayda revealed they have been making the most of the drink offerings available at the £1600 a night five star hotel. She shared some pictures enjoying the whisky offerings at the plush resort, a favourite of Prince William and Princess Kate, John Travolta, Oasis and Sir Sean Connery, when he was alive of course. Showing off the beautiful gardens where she and Rock DJ star Robbie have been enjoying walks, she also shared pictures of the nearby stream. After some rambling, she then made her way into one of the hotels restaurants where she showed off an ice bucket containing six bottles of wine including the non-alcoholic Wild Idol priced at £30 a bottle in shops, making it one of the more expensive non alcoholic alternatives. Ayda joked: 'My drink order just arrived.' Ayda also couldn't resist taking a picture of her table's next order which consisted of four bottles of The Macallan whisky including one Time: Space Mastery 200 anniversary edition that was worth £1200 in the shops and considerably more at Gleneagles. She laughed: 'My other drink order just arrived.' She then showed off a vintage bottle of £1500 Eschenauer Cognac from 1825 as well as a £300 Macallan sherry oak cask Highland Single malt. Her celebrations continued with a crepe flambé as she joked: 'There may or may not have been alcohol in my dessert.' Williams recently admitted to The Record that he had come to terms with his status as a cabaret artist. The former Take That singer said he now sees himself as 'cringe' as he prepares to play in Scotland. Williams, 51, said: 'I'm going backwards in time to Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin with a sweary twist. That's how I see myself now. 'Whereas before, I wanted to be rock 'n' roll and high octane, I'm Robbie from a boy band and I can now be this guy, the creature that I always really meant to be.' He added: 'I'm embracing parts of showbusiness that people don't embrace these days. 'I want to be cabaret, world-class cabaret but with an edge, sweary cabaret I suppose. 'I think that it's cringe for a lot of people and not necessarily a high art form but some of the best people in the world have been cabaret. Count Basie, Liza Minnelli, Tom Jones. 'That's where I'm trying to propel myself and give myself purpose, to embrace this tour and get through it. 'I want to be the best entertainer there is. I don't see anybody trying to carve that lane out for themselves so that's what I'm trying to do. 'Music is healing as namaste as that sounds and nostalgia is also healing. Come and relive those moments that they lived with me in the past. It'll do them good and it'll do me good too. I'm really looking forward to it.' The singer and Ayda have four children, Theodora, 11, Charlton, nine, Colette, five, and Beau, three.
Grazia USA
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
The Macallan Is Putting On A Show & It Tastes Incredible
Photo: Supplied A celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and nature, The Macallan's Harmony Collection has long embodied the spirit of innovation. Now, in its fourth edition, the revered single malt Scotch whisky brand invites us into a world where flavour meets performance art, unveiling Harmony Vibrant Oak in an extraordinary collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. The union of these two iconic names is more than a meeting of minds; it's a shared philosophy. The Macallan and Cirque du Soleil are both driven by artistic integrity and a deep respect for the natural world. This partnership began in 2024 in line with The Macallan's 200th anniversary with Cirque du Soleil SPIRIT– an immersive, nature-inspired show held at The Macallan Estate in Speyside in the highlands of Scotland. The performance brought to life the story of The Macallan through movement, light, and music, culminating in a powerful symbol: an oak tree, representing the lifeblood of the brand's whisky-making heritage. Photo: Supplied This reverence for oak is at the very heart of The Harmony Collection IV. Each bottle tells the story of the wood that defines The Macallan — its sherry-seasoned oak casks, which impart up to 80 per cent of the whisky's flavour and all of its natural colour. Vibrant Oak (domestically available) is matured in a blend of first-fill American and second-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks, offering a sensory journey through the nuanced characteristics of these wood types. Expert whisky maker Diane Stuart explains, 'Oak plays such an important role in the colour and flavour of The Macallan. Bringing it to life through our packaging is incredibly inspirational.' And indeed, the packaging is where the Cirque du Soleil connection shines through most vividly. Photo: Supplied The presentation box for Vibrant Oak features an intricate illustration of Ayla, a character from SPIRIT, entwined in the branches of an American oak tree. Ayla embodies youthful energy and a deep bond with nature. The gold-toned design, laced with peacock feathers, reflects the vibrancy and natural colour of the whisky – a nod to The Macallan's core values of beauty, heritage, and innovation. The SPIRIT experience itself is set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Macallan Estate in Speyside, Scotland, where guests are immersed in a multisensory journey where storytelling, performance, and bespoke whisky tastings intertwine seamlessly. Every detail is crafted to awaken a sense of wonder and deepen our connection to the natural world. Photo: Supplied As with previous releases in the Harmony Collection, sustainability remains a guiding principle. The packaging is crafted from repurposed oak chippings – a by-product from cask making – giving new life to organic materials. It's a thoughtful reminder of the interconnectedness of nature, art, and craftsmanship. From the chocolate-inspired first edition with Spain's Roca brothers, to the coffee-forward second chapter, and now the theatrical grandeur of Cirque du Soleil to the fashion-forward collaboration between Stella and Mary McCartney celebrating the lands of Scotland, The Harmony Collection continues to evolve, drawing from its past to create something utterly unforgettable.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance Will Change the Way You Think About the Marque
Unless you're a rally racing fan, the Audi name isn't one that necessarily sets your heart racing. The German marque has built some great sports cars over the years—the R8 and TT immediately leap to mind—but it's still more associated with tasteful luxury than visceral thrills. The 2025 RS E-Tron GT Performance is the kind of car that can change that. Introduced in 2021, three years after it was first teased as a concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the E-Tron GT is unlike anything the brand has ever built. Like the Lucid Air and Porsche Taycan, the latter of which it shares a platform with, the EV is an all-electric super sedan. It pairs aggressive styling with a potent dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain that allows it to post the kind of numbers that were out of reach of cars that have worn the four rings in the past. More from Robb Report The Macallan Teamed Up One of the World's Best Restaurants for Its New Limited-Edition Whisky This Solar-Powered EV Just Finished a 300-Mile Road Trip to California This $45 Million South Florida Estate Has a Secret Cigar Lounge, a Safe Room, and a Massage Suite The E-Tron GT is Audi's electric performance flagship but has spent most of its time on the market overshadowed by its relative, the Taycan. But now, thanks to a revised design and updated powertrain, it's ready to spend some well-earned time in the spotlight. Here's what we thought after spending time behind the wheel of the car in Vegas last week. As it enters its fourth year, Audi has narrowed the E-Tron GT range from three cars to two. The S is now the entry-level model, while the RS E-Tron Performance, which is our focus, is the range-topper. The EV's design has received subtle updates, both inside and out. The bigger changes are those you can't see. The E-Tron's powertrain has been updated with new electric motors that provide a significant power bump. A new battery is also present, which is larger but lighter than its predecessor. It's likely due to the last two upgrades, that the starting price of the sedan has risen by nearly $20,000 to $168,295 (including destination and delivery fees). The athletic E-Tron GT has been the better-looking sedan you could buy since making its debut, so Audi has chosen, wisely, to leave well enough alone for 2025. The rakish four-door still sports the most sculpted shape in the brand's lineup and a sloping roofline that almost gives it the look of a shooting brake. The front fascia has also been revised, with a new faux grille design, a 2-D version of the marque's four-ring logo, and even more prominent side air ducts. Those tweaks, along with a larger rear diffusor and vertical reflector, help differentiate the RS E-Tron GT from the S. Also newly available are new color options, including the sparkling Bedford Green, more 20- and 21-inch wheel styles, and forged carbon trim. The interior has been treated with a similarly soft hand. The layout is much the same, but there's a new squared-off steering wheel with satellite buttons that make it easier to trigger the Push-to-Pass boost and cycle through the different driving modes, standard Nappa Leather seats, and an optional giant gorged carbon inlay. The front is still equipped with two displays, but they don't take up nearly as much real estate as those found in the E-Tron GT's peers, though it should be noted that Audi's MMI infotainment system is starting to feel a bit dated. An array of physical buttons on the center console help make up for this, though. The big story here is the RS E-Tron GT Performance's new powertrain. The EV still has a dual-motor setup—one in the front, one in the back—but the individual units are new for 2025. The pair, which are lighter than those they are replacing, combine to produce a ferocious 912 hp (94 of which is accessible via the 10-second Push-to-Pass boost) and 757 ft lbs of torque that is split between all four wheels in classic Quattro fashion. That's an increase of 275 horses, making the model the most powerful Audi in history. It's also its fastest accelerating, able to go from zero to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 155 mph. The battery has also been updated for the new model year. The new pack has a capacity of 105 kWh, which is 12 percent more than before. You'd think this would add to the vehicle's weight, but Audi says the new power unit weighs 25 pounds less. The battery isn't just lighter, though. It also can charge at up to 320 kW, which is 50 kW more than before, and holds that input for longer, allowing the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. Audi says you'll be able to drive the car for 278 miles between charges, which is an improvement of 29 miles. All that may look enticing on paper, but what really matters is how the car drives. And in its current guise, the RS E-Tron GT Performance delivers. On the highways east of Sin City, I could feel the car's power as soon as my foot to the accelerator, even without the tactile feedback that comes from an ICE vehicle. It's not the quickest (the Air Sapphire) or fastest (Taycan Turbo GT) EV in its class, but the sedan still moves like a rocket, especially when I used Push-to-Pass to overtake the vehicle in front of me, but there's enough weight that you still feel in control, unlike the video game-like acceleration of some EVs. You'll still want to pay careful attention to the speedometer, though, as it's easy to travel much faster than you thought. As fun as the car is on the open road, you'll find yourself hoping for a curve or two up ahead. The available active suspension and a more direct front axle steering ratio made tackling southern Nevada's winding mountain roads a breeze. This is especially true when RS performance mode is engaged. The mode, which is exclusive to the model, makes a slalom as easy (and comfortable) to navigate as a straight away. The R E-Tron GT Performance is about as thrilling of a daily driver as you could ask for, but to really appreciate what it can do, you'll want to spend some time on the track with it. Using the EV's launch control is something else. The punch you feel in your stomach the first time you hit 60 mph in under three seconds is a little terrifying, but by the third time I was laughing. What more could you want from a sedan? The new RS E-Tron GT Performance is the kind of car you should be excited about driving. The car delivers everything Audi—a smooth drive, a tastefully appointed interior, and an overall solid feel—and adds bold style and ridiculous acceleration to the mix. It's the kind of car that people will stretch their necks to see, before you zoom off into the distance. With a starting price of $168,295, the updated RS E-Tron GT Performance is by far the most expensive model in the brand's current lineup. There's a good reason for that, though. And, when you consider how much more comparable versions of the Air and Taycan cost, it might even be the best value in the super sedan class. Electric Sedan 2020 Two permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors Combined Output: 912 hp and 757 ft lbs of torque Liquid-cooled lithium ion, 105 kWh capacity Range: 278 miles DC fast charging: Up to 320 kW 10- to 80-percent charge time: 18 minutes Zero to 60 mph: 2.4 seconds Top Speed: 155 mph $190,190 Click for more photos of the 2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance. 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