Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
Fantastic recipe to get you in the festive mood
Christmas is coming – and we’re all starting to think of what we’ll eat this festive season. This week, we present a series of recipes courtesy of BenRiach Whisky, which have been created by Ed Barnard from Right to Roam. Chef Ed is based at Right to Roam, a culinary pop-up in Speyside and London…
Read MoreChristmas events to take place at Dumfries House
A series of enchanting festive events is set to take place at Dumfries House following the arrival of Santa Claus at the estate on Sunday. St Nicholas arrived by sleigh and was greeted by children who had the opportunity to receive a gift and have their photo taken with him, at the stately home in…
Read MoreTraining programme ‘sew’ good, says Gok Wan
The fashion expert and award-winning TV presenter Gok Wan has praised an innovative Scottish textiles training programme. Gok went to see the work being done by The Prince’s Foundation after touring Dumfries House in East Ayrshire. He toured the estate’s Textile Training Centre while staying at the Dumfries House Lodge, a luxury country guest house located…
Read MoreHappy birthday to Who with 10 fascinating facts
November 23 is a special date to millions of cult television fans across the globe. On this date 55 years ago, Doctor Who was first broadcast to the British public, and now it’s a huge hit across the world. And some of the key contributors who have ensured its enduring popularity over the years have…
Read MoreIt’s a corking deal to mark Black Friday
Scotland’s organic and biodynamic wine merchants, L’Art du Vin, are celebrating Black Friday. L’Art du Vin’s #WineFriday18 event will run from Friday 23 until Monday 26 November and will offer 15% off discount on all wines on their website. L’Art du Vin is a Scottish merchant specialising in wines produced with passion, integrity and uniqueness…
Read MoreRoyal Botanic Gardens are all light on the night
Christmas at the Botanics opens today at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, unveiling a series of spectacular light installations inspired by the magic of Christmas. This year’s event is bigger and brighter than before, with over one million twinkling lights, offering a unique experience for visitors. A one-mile trail weaves through the Botanics, using the…
Read MoreTurkducken is a festive sandwich with a difference
One of Glasgow’s oldest and most loved restaurants is encouraging shoppers to forget Christmas sandwiches from high street chains and instead support local businesses. From Monday, 26 November, The Baby Grand, at 3-7 Elmbank Gardens, which has firmly established itself as a city institution in the 34 years since it opened, is gifting Glasgow with…
Read MoreFinal funding push for Scottish romantic comedy
Scotland’s first Christmas romantic comedy is set to start shooting in the new year – but it needs a little help. In 2015 a small team of emerging filmmakers and actors produced a short film that travelled the world it won festival awards, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for a…
Read MoreA children’s dance show coming to the capital
An award-nominated dance theatre show is coming to Edinburgh just in time for the festive season. Barrowland Ballet presents Poggle at the Studio Edinburgh, from Wednesday 12 to Monday 24 December (not 17 or 23). Poggle is a funny, intimate and delightful dance theatre piece which takes young children on a visual and musical journey…
Read MoreSanta’s Grotto will raise money for children’s hospital
The Edinburgh Jenners store will once again open the doors to its magical Christmas grotto next weekend. From Saturday 1 December, the festive grotto will offer Edinburgh’s children a truly enchanting experience like no other. Children, along with their family and friends, will enter the grotto on the lower ground floor, next to the Hamley’s toy…
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