Review: & Juliet, Edinburgh

★★★★★ & Juliet is the ultimate feel-good musical, perfect for a fun outing with loved ones. I went with my daughters and we had an unforgettable time. The show is a vibrant reminder that life goes on after heartbreak, like Juliet’s journey after Romeo. It beautifully portrays the ups and downs of life as natural,…

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Review: Blood Brothers, Edinburgh Playhouse

Seeing Blood Brothers again after so many years was an unforgettable experience, says Fiona Tenneb. ★★★★★ The first time I saw Blood Brothers I was 13 years old, and the musical was relatively new. Even at that young age, the story made a lasting impression on me. Over the years, it stayed with me, and…

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The big picture: Natalie Stutely’s passion for painting wildlife

Sponsored Content | Natalie Stutely’s passion for painting dates to her early childhood. Aged six she asked her mother (a talented artist) to draw a horse. Natalie watched as the most beautiful creature she had ever seen was effortlessly sketched, the curving wild line of his arching neck and flowing mane are still ingrained in…

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Review: The Bridge Inn, Ratho

Just a short drive from Edinburgh lies The Bridge Inn, the perfect spot for a night away from the city, finds Alister Tenneb. Ratho sits on The Union Canal a few miles South West of Edinburgh and The Bridge Inn – yes you guessed it is right next to the bridge over the canal. We…

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Review: The Alan, Dine & Drink

Fiona Tenneb heads down to Manchester and enjoys a meal at The Alan Hotel’s Dine & Drink restaurant.  Our meal at The Alan was an absolute culinary delight. Every dish exceeded our expectations. The food was prepared right in front of us by a talented chef in an impeccably clean, efficient kitchen, which added a personal…

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Renowned Scottish artist Will Maclean exhibits new work in Ullapool

As part of Ullapool’s inaugural Art Week, renowned Scottish artist Will Maclean is exhibiting new works under the title of Ghost Boats in the Ceilidh Place Bookshop Porch. Jon Miller explores this incredible work which looks into Scotland’s relationship with the sea.    The history of the Highlands and the west coast are often a…

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Fringe Review: Reginald D Hunter, Fluffy Fluffy Beavers

Reginald D Hunter was not as polished as one might expect from a comedy veteran but in a good way, says Alister Tenneb. ★★★★ I was reading the news on my way up to the show and saw ‘Reginald D Hunter show cancelled’. Not an auspicious sign. However, it turns out it wasn’t his show…

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