Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Rare chance to buy in a Scots coastal village
A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding property in the popular Solway Coast village of Rockcliffe, with superb views to the village and estuary, has arisen. Presented by Galbraith, Craigrannoch occupies a commanding and spacious plot with impressive views towards the Urr Estuary and beyond. The rooms are generous, with two large reception rooms and…
Read MoreEden Mill opens a trio of pop up shops
Eden Mill have today announced the opening of three new pop-up shop experiences in the run-up to Christmas. The pop-up store can be found in Edinburgh’s The Gyle Shopping Centre, while another two pop-ups are taking up residence in Aberdeen and Livingston. Eden Mill, the award-winning single-site brewery and distillery based in St Andrews, have…
Read MoreEdinburgh site triumphs over London at awards
An Edinburgh property development has triumphed on the UK stage, winning Best Luxury Development and Best Apartment Scheme at the property industry’s biggest and most esteemed awards ceremony. The Crescent at Donaldson’s took golds from luxury London developments at the glittering WhatHouse Awards 2019, held at the Marriott Grosvener House in London’s Park Lane and…
Read MoreThe spirit of George this Christmas
Coinciding with the launch and multimillion pound refurbishment of InterContinental Edinburgh – The George, a new signature gin brand – Number Nineteen – has been created in collaboration with the independent Scottish distillery, The OroGin Distilling. The new Number Nineteen gin, available from the bar at the Printing Press Bar & Kitchen, in the mini bar…
Read MoreScottish butchery talent celebrated at national awards
Six butchers from across Scotland have been recognised for their skills and progression in the Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards. The awards, sponsored by Quality Meat Scotland’s Scotch Butchers Club and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), are in their fourth year. They play a valuable role in recognising the efforts of young people to develop…
Read MoreBlown away by beautiful glass sculptures
Ice and fire, light and shade, Elin Isaksson’s beautiful glass sculptures have been shaped by her travels and love of nature. From the icy depths of her native Sweden, with its rugged landscape hinting at the country’s volcanic past, it is perhaps not surprising that Elin would find herself drawn to creating stunning works of…
Read MoreNext stop: St Andrews – why a rail link is needed
There is a compelling argument for restoring the rail link to this popular university town. Famous around the world as the home of golf, St Andrews boasts one of Britain’s best universities and features in Scotland’s top ten tourist destinations. It also has the unfortunate distinction of being the only university town in the country…
Read MoreDid you know these 10 Scots actors have met Doctor Who?
November 23 marks Doctor Who’s birthday – and over the years, a large number of well-known Scots actors have appeared in the cult BBC show. Three Scots have played the title role – Sylvester McCoy was the Seventh Doctor, David Tennant the Tenth and Peter Capaldi the Twelfth – but they’ve not been the only…
Read MoreGoing the extra (Royal) Mile for Christmas
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile venue, The Hub has reopened its café after a refurbishment. With a new set menu, refreshed layout and bright, stunning décor, the café is open for business from 9.30 am every morning (except Sunday) through December. The team at The Hub has been busy removing walls, repainting and reorganising the café to…
Read MoreMacallan Millennium Decanter could go for £25,000
A dram that’s regularly voted as one of the world’s most sought-after and desirable whiskies is going to auction next month. The Macallan Millennium Decanter-50 year old-1949 is to be offered at Bonhams Christmas Whisky Sale in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 10 December carries a pre-sale estimate of £23,000-25,000. The whisky was distilled in January 1949,…
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