Arts & Antiques: Under the spotlight

Our nation is brimming with talented artists and fascinating auction houses. So, we’ve put some top auctioneers and gallery owners under the spotlight and asked them for their ‘most unusual’ and ‘most expensive’ sale items. Here are some of our favourites… David Reid Owner of Ballater Gallery The first part of David’s business life was…

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Introducing X MUSE: Scotland’s First Blended Barley Vodka

If you’ve been seeking a truly exceptional vodka experience, look no further than X MUSE (pronounced ‘tenth muse’). This exquisite spirit is a tribute to Scotland’s rich heritage of spirit making, blending two heritage barley varieties, Plumage Archer and Maris Otter, with pure, pristine water sourced from an ancient aquifer within the heart of the…

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Nordic Living: Inside the Edinburgh Basement Apartment

AD Feature In a creative journey that embraced boldness and innovation, Nordic Living proudly presents its latest project—a basement apartment reborn with a modern contemporary charm.  Faced with a blank canvas, we saw an opportunity to infuse life into this subterranean space and bring forth a vibrant atmosphere. The core objective of this project was…

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Nordic Living: An Edinburgh Townhouse

AD Feature In the heart of Nordic Living’s latest project, a true Scandinavian-inspired masterpiece has taken shape.  With creative freedom and a vision for timeless elegance, we embarked on a journey to transform an ordinary property into a captivating Scandinavian retreat that marries the old and new with unmatched finesse.  Our design philosophy revolved around…

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Christmas at the Botanics 2023 tickets on sale now

AD Feature  The magic of the festive season is set to return to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh this winter as Christmas at the Botanics opens for its seventh year.  Reimagined for 2023 with new installations and a fresh route, organisers have introduced off-peak tickets on selected evenings in November and December. The magical, botanical…

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Exploring the Ancient Atlantic Remnants of Morvern and Sunart

AD Feature  Not content with the confines of a warm and dry studio space, Inverness-shire based artists Jonathan Shearer and Michelle Knight are compelled to create art out in the wild and rugged northerly Scottish landscape. Their most recent works can be viewed in the pair’s first joint exhibition: Atlantic Remnants, an exciting show that…

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