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Floating hotel sails off with Best Newcomer title
One of Edinburgh’s most iconic luxury hotels has been named Best Newcomer at Scotland’s Prestige Hotel Awards 2020. Fingal, which is berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, was awarded the top industry accolade at a grand gala awards ceremony, which took place at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on Sunday. Voted for by the…
Read MoreCoronavirus claims the Glasgow Coffee Festival
The Glasgow Coffee Festival has been postponed after the Coronavirus outbreak. Originally scheduled to take place in early May, the event organisers have successfully secured dates for the festival to return to The Briggait later this year, with the two-day event now scheduled to take place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. Festival fans…
Read MoreGlenAllachie gets £30million to help growth
The GlenAllachie Distillers Co has secured a £30m asset-based lending package to help with its international growth. The money will come from the Clydesdale Bank, and was achieved thanks to the new Scottish arm of Belfast-based boutique corporate finance specialists HNH. The award-winning whisky company appointed Bruce Walker, a director of HNH’s Edinburgh team, to…
Read MoreNew portrait of Scots tennis star Andy Murray
The National Portrait Gallery in London has unveiled a new portrait of Scotland’s Olympian and Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray. The multi-figured portrait by Maggi Hambling will join the Gallery’s Collection, accompanied by four preparatory charcoal drawings from life completed in the artist’s studio in September last year. The painting and two of the drawings are…
Read MoreBuyer over the moon with penthouse at The Crescent
Edinburgh’s most sought-after development has landed its latest happy buyer, taking one of The Crescent’s stellar penthouses off the market. After making the decision to downsize from his previous home, Glasgow-born Neil Davidson was determined to find a dream new home that had to have one key feature: a jaw-dropping view. Following a search which…
Read MoreDistillery announces new wildlife partnership
Glenmorangie has long celebrated the giraffe as a symbol of its distillery. With its extraordinary height, the animal illustrates the stature of the single malt whisky’s towering stills. The Highland distillery is now demonstrating its commitment to this endangered animal by forging a global conservation partnership to help safeguard its future. Glenmorangie’s affinity with the…
Read MoreHotel plans to host a spring-time gourmet feast
The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen has revealed plans to host a tantalising taster to its flagship Signature fine dining event. A spring-time gourmet feast is to take place in April, with celebrated British chef Tom Brown and his team stepping into the kitchen of The Chester Hotel to craft two delectable dining experiences. A rising…
Read MoreHighland Arctic trekkers raise £18,000 for charity
Two friends from the Highlands have completed a challenge of a lifetime. Lesley Strang and Ashley Lockhart have trekked 70km across the Arctic Circle – and they have raised £18,000 for children’s charity, When You Wish Upon A Star Scotland. The Scottish registered charity grants wishes to children aged 4-17 who live with a life…
Read MoreCoronavirus claims Hippfest silent film festival
The acclaimed Hippfest silent film festival, which was due to take place this weekend, has been postponed over Coronavirus fears. Falkirk Community Trust announced that the festival, held at Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema in Bo’ness, will no longer go ahead. The tenth festival, which was due to run from 18-22 March, was to celebrate the…
Read MoreArchitectural gem for offers over £8million
Seton Castle, a late architectural masterpiece designed by Robert Adam in 1789 and built using stone from Seton Palace (said to be Mary Queen of Scots’ favourite residence), has been launched onto the market. Presented by Savills and Rettie, and situated within 10 miles of Edinburgh in the lush East Lothian countryside close to the…
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