Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
In A Nutshell: Tomás Gormley, Cardinal
Tomás Gormley started his career working at some of Scotland’s most prestigious restaurants, including Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, 21212 and Le Roi Fou. During the first lockdown, he coordinated and managed food production for Scran Academy’s emergency response, facilitating and producing over 1000 meals per day for Edinburgh’s most at risk and vulnerable. Cardinal, his first…
Read MoreReview: Badger & Co, Edinburgh
Revamped gastropub Badger & Co in Edinburgh city centre is taking food seriously and has transformed its offering, says Richard Bath. Having a title or brand which is a play on words where the origin is lost on all but the cognoscenti has always left me a bit cold. It’s like brands with complicated Gaelic…
Read MoreRare 19th century musical game goes on display for first time
A rare 19th century musical game, one of only three known to still be in existence, is going on display to the public for the first time. Musical Game, designed by Ann Young in 1801 to teach and test children on musical theory, will feature as part of West End Girls at the Georgian House…
Read MoreMartyna and Magda Michalak: The Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm
Lisa Simonis sits down with the Polish sisters Martyna and Magda Michalak – the Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm. While most sibling relationships are complex, the stakes suddenly heighten when it comes to twins, who seem to inspire a unique kind of societal fascination. Imagine having someone with whom you’ve shared everything…
Read MoreReview: Celestia, Edinburgh
When I heard that the owners of the fantastic Indian restaurant Cilantro in Edinburgh had opened a new restaurant, Celestia, I was thrilled to accept an invite to try their menu. Situated on a quiet street in Canonmills, this wee establishment is unassuming on the outside but bursting full of character once you step through…
Read MoreLife With Victoria Crowe: ‘I’ve drawn ever since I was a small child and even then it was a kind of conversation with myself’
One of Scotland’s leading painters and most recognised artists, Victoria Crowe, on her childhood, art being her first love, and her time in Venice. I’ve lived in the Borders ever since we moved up to Scotland in 1968. I have a studio there and also one in Edinburgh. I grew up in Kingston which…
Read MoreReview: The Little Chartroom, Leith
When it comes to food news, Roberta Hall-McCarron is a journalist’s dream. Since opening The Little Chartroom in Leith in June 2018 it seems there’s never been a time that she’s not had something exciting to shout about. From a slew of awards, to new openings in Ardfern and Eleanore, countless television appearances and now…
Read MoreReview: Bonnar’s, The Scott Hotel
This year has been one characterised by pleasant surprises, but few have come more out of the blue than this cracking little restaurant inside a hotel on Edinburgh University grounds just off Salisbury Crags, says Richard Bath. It’s almost a year old, and is one of the best kept secrets in Edinburgh. The Scott…
Read MoreReview: W Lounge, Edinburgh
I’ve had a few pleasant restaurant reviewing surprises recently, but few more than the new, surprisingly affordable W Lounge. So here’s my verdict: What is it: With its 360 degree panoramic views over the whole city from its city centre site, the five-star W Edinburgh hotel, recently named Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025,…
Read MoreReview: Luxford Burger, Edinburgh
It’s print deadline week at Scottish Field. It’s always fun (and games) making sure everything is just so before we send another issue off to the printer. So, when the opportunity to pop out for a post-work burger with my awesome colleagues popped up it was a great way to enjoy some quality time away…
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