Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
A carefully designed eco-friendly family home
An exceptional, architect-designed, eco-friendly family home in an outstanding location is now on the property market. The Old Court, close to Alyth was built in 2013, and is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. The five-bedroom property provides a high specification of fixtures and fittings, and sits well in the surrounding countryside with panoramic southerly…
Read MoreChef to serve up the best of Highland larder
The Bridge of Orchy Hotel near Glen Coe in Argyll has appointed award-winning chef David Hetherington. He will lead the hotel in its mission to create a foodie haven in the Highlands, serving up the very best in local Scottish produce. Hetherington previously held the position of head chef at the Loch Lomond Arms Hotel…
Read MoreTop ten scene stealers with Scotland on the big screen
With its rolling hills, rugged mountains, sprawling beaches, castles and picturesque villages, Scotland has provided the perfect backdrop for the world of cinema. Here we present 10 of the best appearances from Scotland on the big screen. 1. Timeless masterpiece Film enthusiasts have been flocking to ‘Ben’s beach’ since the charming comedy drama Local Hero…
Read MoreCask Trade gears up for its first whisky auction
Peter Ranscombe meets Simon Aron, who has created a platform to put barrels of Scotch under the hammer. BARELY a week goes passed when a whisky auction doesn’t hit the headlines, with investors bidding for record-breaking Scotch in London, New York and Hong Kong. Yet the vast majority of those spirits swap hands in bottles,…
Read MoreFair play to support two worthy charities
A charity Christmas fair to raise money for CLIC Sargent and RSABI is set to take place. Taking place at Easterbrook Hall, in The Crichton, Dumfries, there will be a host of stalls selling festive food, drink, unique gifts and clothing. It’s a great place to find Christmas gifts – and shop to give. On…
Read MoreA trio of exhibitions heading to City Art Centre
Three new exhibitions come to Edinburgh’s City Art Centre this November. It’s a busy month at Centre, at 2 Market Street, with three brand-new displays opening throughout the month. Mary Cameron: Life in Paint opens on 2 November and runs until 15 March 2020, and is followed by Classical Edinburgh on 9 November, which then…
Read MoreBoutique luxury brand launches Stay Human Project
The Kimpton Stay Human Project has been launched in Edinburgh’s Kimpton Charlotte Square and Glasgow’s Blythswood Square for the first time. With the boutique luxury brand, guests are asked to forge meaningful ties with each other by working together on the in-room loom, co-creating a unique tapestry. The combined effort will be completed over a…
Read MoreCulture and heritage bodies urged to take climate action
Arts, culture, heritage and climate leaders have gathered in Edinburgh for the launch of a new Climate Heritage Network. Organisations are being called on to take urgent action against climate change as a new international network launched in Edinburgh today (Thursday, 24 October) at an event hosted by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The Climate Heritage…
Read MoreScottish International Storytelling Festival word is out
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival – one of the most admired storytelling events in the world – is now underway. This year’s event, Beyond Words, will run until 31 October in Edinburgh, encompassing a wealth of cultures, traditions and styles. Prepare to enter a world of stories within the Festival City. The 31st Festival celebrates…
Read MoreS’more to Bonfire Night with Woodsman Whisky
The Woodsman Whisky are making Bonfire Night complete by giving away the ultimate at-home hamper: The Woodsman S’more Kit. Bonfire Night is traditionally an evening filled with crackling fires, exploding fireworks and great company. The Woodsman S’more Kits will contain everything needed to make the famous fireside snack (marshmallows, biscuits and chocolate spread), along with…
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