Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Free entry to under-18s at Scottish racecourses
Scotland’s racecourses are to bring festive cheer to the country during the Christmas holidays this year, with a number of special festive days out – and under-18s are admitted completely free of charge. Participating racecourses include Kelso, which races on 29 December; Musselburgh, which opens its gates on 1 and 3 January; and Ayr on…
Read MoreSignature scents for 20 Scottish bars
Scottish pub and restaurant group, Signature Pub Group, has introduced a range of scents to its 20 bars around Scotland, designed to give each venue its very own unique atmosphere. The fragrances have been handpicked and tailored to each location to create an evocative and memorable sensory experience. Guests can discover scents such as rich…
Read MoreThe Garden offers the perfect festive season gin
Gin enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs in Edinburgh are invited to explore Kimpton Charlotte Square’s blooming oasis, The Garden. It is partnered with Ramsbury Estate Distillery to offer the most Instagram-able G&T experience yet. The luxury hotel announced its new partnership with the installation of a pop-up bar equipped with a lush floral wall complete with…
Read MoreOpinions Welcome as Laphroaig choir goes on tour
Laphroaig whisky is sending its choir on a tour of the UK this month. They will have their own take on traditional Christmas carols, spreading festive cheer. On Tuesday 10 December, the six-strong Scottish choir will be singing classic Christmas carols with a difference, with lyrics taken from the mixed reactions captured by the distillery’s…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin launches first TV advert
Edinburgh Gin has today launched its biggest-ever brand campaign, Filled with Wonder. Featuring its first-ever TV spot, which will debut exclusively on Channel 4, the campaign leads viewers through a fantastical journey of flavour, capturing the brand’s point-of-difference as a highly original but carefully considered gin-maker. Creatively reimagining the taste of their signature Rhubarb &…
Read MoreA beautiful orange and chilli glazed duck recipe
We all like to try something different, and we’ve a recipe that’s a little unusual for the festive season. Here, we present a recipe for orange and chilli glazed duck with roasted Brussels sprouts, fennel, thyme, carrot and candied walnuts by Barry Bryson of Cater Edinburgh. Barry said: ‘The holiday season is just glorious, but…
Read MoreDr Jim receives OBE for services to whisky
Johnnie Walker master blender, Dr Jim Beveridge, was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen for his outstanding service to the Scotch whisky industry. Recognising a remarkable career spanning almost four decades with the world’s leading distilling company Diageo, Dr Beveridge was presented with his OBE medal by Her Majesty during an investiture ceremony…
Read MoreA joint win for Emerging Publisher of the Year
An Oban-based publisher was celebrating at the weekend after winning a top literary award. Alan Windram of Little Door Books was named joint winner of the Emerging Publisher of the Year award, together with Kay Farrell of Sandstone Press. The Saltire Litarary Awards were presented at a ceremony in the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh,…
Read MoreSustainable gifts for lovers of the outdoors
Ethical shopping is high on many a wish list, but it can be tricky knowing where to start. Innerleithen-based, award-winning activewear clothing brand FINDRA puts sustainability at the heart of what it does all year round, resulting in gift ideas at this time of year for outdoor lovers that are as kind to the planet…
Read MoreStAnza brings poetry to Fife for another festival
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, has revealed a host of prize-winning poets among next year’s line-up as it launches its core festival programme for 2020. Festival director Eleanor Livingstone said: “‘It’s always a pleasure to reveal the core programme for each StAnza festival and we’re delighted that next year’s line-up will be showcasing some of…
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