Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Going 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,…
Read MoreScotland goes purple for World Pancreatic Cancer day
Today (Thursday, 21 November) marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and famous landmarks all over Scotland will be turning purple as part of the Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer campaign. Organised by individuals affected by the disease, the campaign is a way to remember loved ones lost to pancreatic cancer, support those living with and beyond…
Read MoreThe Original is packaged up for Christmas
Glenmorangie has unveiled an exclusive single malt gift for the festive season. Glenmorangie’s signature single malt whisky, The Original, gains its smooth, rounded taste during 10 years of skilful ageing in casks which are only ever used twice. For the 2019 festive season, the Highland Distillery honours Glenmorangie Original’s award-winning character in an exclusive gift…
Read MoreScots raising awareness of the world’s toughest cancer
A group of dedicated Scots are getting ready to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day tomorrow (Thursday). This is a global movement driven by the need to raise awareness of the symptoms and risks of the world’s toughest cancer, and the urgency for earlier diagnosis to improve patient outcomes. In nearly every country, pancreatic cancer is…
Read MoreA one of a kind piece in 22-carat Scottish Gold
Christie’s will hold an auction of Important Jewels next week, at which bidders will have a unique opportunity to obtain a one-of-a-kind piece created in rare 22-carat Scottish Gold. Edinburgh jewellers and Royal Warrant Holders, Hamilton & Inches, have crafted a cuff bracelet as part of their series of celebratory jewels using the gold, which…
Read MoreGroundbreaking steps to restore Rosebank
Ground has officially been broken this week at the Rosebank Distillery, marking the start of its highly anticipated redevelopment under new owners, Ian Macleod Distillers. The extensive, multi-million pound restoration, carried out by ISG, is expected to be completed in summer 2021, when the iconic Falkirk distillery will open its doors to the public and…
Read MoreSave up to 50% on the winter menu at pizza restaurant
The High Dive, the newest addition by the renowned Civerinos restaurant collection in Edinburgh, has just launched its brand new winter menu. With their eclectic range of famous pizzas, it also features some sides, gluten free and vegan pasta as well as seasonal salads. All of Civerinos pizzas are home made with san marzano tomatoes,…
Read MoreIconic Scottish painting to go on display in Perth
An iconic painting by the acclaimed Scottish artist John Bellany is to go on display this winter as part of Perth Museum and Art Gallery’s latest ICONS exhibition. ICONS II: John Bellany celebrates the life of one of the most prolific and acclaimed Scottish artists of his generation, John Bellany. The exhibition brings together works…
Read MoreSomething for everyone at National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland’s 2020 exhibition programme will feature something for everyone, from dinosaurs to fashion – as well as The Declaration of Arbroath. The newly-announced schedule includes fearsome predators, iconic fashions and archaeological mysteries in highlight exhibitions Tyrannosaurs, Little Black Dress and The Galloway Hoard. The National Museum of Scotland – the most popular attraction…
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