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Brooklyn Amici at the Edinburgh Food Studio makes a night of good food, fine friends and rare beers
This June two legends of the culinary world will join forces to create a dinner series unlike anything Edinburgh has seen, or tasted, before! Think bold flavours, mouth-watering aromas and plates full of colour and texture, as Brooklyn Brewery’s Head of Culinary Programming, Andrew Gerson and Edinburgh Food Studio’s Ben Reade come together for three…
Read MoreOutlander fans will head to Aviemore for the Outlandish Gathering 2017 on 18-22 May
More than 200 Outlander fans will gather in the Highlands this weekend for this year’s Outlandish Gathering. Fans of the books and television series from 15 countries will gather at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort this Friday 19 May until Sunday 21 May. The event is once again organised by Outlandish UK, the principal UK group…
Read MoreSurvival skills workshops encourages families to enjoy the great outdoors
Bear Grylls fans have the chance to learn bushcraft survival skills of their own in the beautiful surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park. Run by experts from Primal Bushcraft and Survival, adults and children (aged eight and over) can take part in day courses or family weekend courses to learn…
Read MoreTwo Scottish youth hostels celebrate landmark anniversaries
SYHA Hostelling Scotland appeals for special memories and cherished moments from Gairloch Sands and Ratagan Youth Hostels as they both reach an 85-year milestone in May This month both Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel and Ratagan Youth Hostel celebrate their 85th birthdays having been part of the SYHA Hostelling Scotland (SYHA) network from the earliest days…
Read MoreBBC Countryfile Show focuses on New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site, is delighted to be appearing on BBC Countryfile on Sunday the 21 May 2017. BBC Countryfile’s presenter Sean Fletcher and a film crew visited New Lanark World Heritage Site last month to learn more about the 18th Century former cotton spinning mill village. The Lanarkshire…
Read MoreFinding a wee bit of heaven on earth at Champany Inn’s Creation wine dinner
PETER RANSCOMBE FEW sounds are more inspiring than hearing a winemaker talking about their love for their vineyard – and Jean-Claude Martin is clearly smitten with his vines. Along with Carolyn, his wife, he grows grapes and makes wines at Creation, their estate on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus, in South Africa’s Walker Bay region.…
Read MoreLEGO Brick City exhibition draws visitors to the New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark, Scotland – Brick City has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors across the UK, and now fans of LEGO® will have the chance to catch this must-see exhibition at the New Lanark World Heritage Site during the summer of 2017. Brock City is a celebration of some of the world’s favourite…
Read MoreOrganic, biodynamic and natural wines
PETER RANSCOMBE WINEMAKERS have many motivations for tending their vineyards using organic methods; some want to improve their soil, some want to enliven the taste of their wines and some want to protect the land that’s been home to their family for generations. Vincent Rochette has another reason for farming organically – the health of his…
Read MoreSheila Fleet to host Meet the Designer event
Join leading Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet at her Edinburgh Gallery in Stockbridge from 26-28 May as she introduces her very latest designs and new enamel colours. Sheila will be showing jewellery in brilliantly deep colours, bright and beautiful for summer. High value designer rings with handset precious gemstones will also be on display.…
Read MoreVintage Revival for Gordon Castle Highland Games
Thousands are set to flock to the Moray estate for the region’s first vintage revival at Gordon Castle Country Fair and Highland Games on 20 th May. Leading the way, Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox take inspiration from the roaring twenties and emulate many a historic shot from Angus’ forebears. Gordon Castle’s annual event has…
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