Posts Tagged ‘bar’
Fireworks cruise marks the end of the festivals
There’s a special way to watch the firework finale of this year’s Edinburgh Festivals. Tickets are available for an unforgettable trip down the River Forth as the iconic Festival Fireworks Cruise is confirmed for a second year running. The Maid of the Forth will set sail on Monday 26 August to embark on a magnificent…
Read MoreA big boost for Boë Gin with supermarket deal
Boë Gin has announced two new major national listings in a phenomenal year of growth. Stirling-based Boë’s award-winning Boë Violet flavoured gin will now be available in Co-Op and Scotmid stores across Scotland. Boë Violet, a full-strength gin which uses Boë’s classic Scottish Gin, infused with violet flowers will now be available in 342 Scottish…
Read MoreThree Sisters Bake up cakes in the city
Scotland’s famous baking sisterhood, Three Sisters Bake, has arrived on Great Western Road in Glasgow with its latest venture – Cake Bar. The new take-away and sweet treat destination is set to be the most instagrammable café in Glasgow, complete with neon signs and flower installations and of course, cake. Cake Bar will offer ice-cream…
Read MoreDisappointing numbers as new car sales drop
New car sales in the UK dropped in 2018 – for the second year in a row. The UK new car market declined by -6.8% in 2018, with annual registrations falling for a second year to 2,367,147 units, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A -5.5% decline in…
Read MoreThese guns sold for high prices at auction
I well remember in my teaching career when the National Lottery was introduced. Every single pupil in the class, when asked to write an essay, would choose the question of what they would buy if they won the lottery. It was so boring as they all said the same, house, holiday, car…. zzz. Wel,l just…
Read MoreNew craft beer bar officially opened today
A community focused craft beer bar with 24 beers on tap has opened today. Dynamo Dundee officially opened at 4pm. This follows last month’s announcement that six°north were taking over this historic site on 42 Union Street. Since then a refit of the bar has taken place, with many original features being kept in an…
Read MoreBrewgooder thanks the kind and jokes with cheapskates
Scottish beer brand Brewgooder congratulates or calls out customers for their support for ‘Honest Box scheme’. Not for profit beer Brewgooder has taken to social media to praise the legends and single out the bargain-hunters on the back of their ‘Honesty Box’ Campaign. The campaign which launched earlier this month, set out to prove how…
Read MoreDelicious treats and no tricks at The Ivy on the Square
For a Halloween with more treats than tricks, Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square has some delicious specials to get you in the seasonal spirit. From ghoulishly good cocktails to desserts with a wicked side, these limited-edition treats are available for one day only, Wednesday 31 October. Little ones can look forward to tucking into…
Read MoreGet free tickets to Edinburgh pop-up gin club
A supermarket has announced the first-ever pop-up gin club from a UK retailer is coming to Edinburgh. Lidl has revealed its biggest UK venture to date – the Lidl House of Hortus, and visitors in Edinburgh can enjoy both new and existing samples of Lidl’s Hortus Gin range served by a dedicated team of Hortus-Culturists…
Read MoreWin a trip to Sicily by booking a restaurant meal
A Glasgow bar and restaurant is giving away a trip to the elegant town of Noto, Sicily in spring 2019. Firebird is one of the longest-standing restaurants in what is now the trendiest neighbourhood in Scotland. Located at the beginning of the Finneston strip, they have an obsession for creating exciting combinations and experimental dishes,…
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