Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
The Windy City: a cultural and culinary paradise
Not ready to wave goodbye to summer? Nor am I. While half of me is excited at the prospect of unearthing woolly jumpers from the depths of the wardrobe, the other half is being dragged kicking and screaming into a pair of cosy boots that are fit for those sneaky autumnal winds. Before the pumpkin…
Read MoreA flexible and spacious modernised home for sale
A distinctive, five bedroom detached property set in the picturesque countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Beechwood, in Cromlix, near Dunblane, is an impressive family home which offers flexible and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous reception hall leads to the library with front aspect windows and…
Read MoreHow a Scots-Italian family is reviving a village and its grape
Peter Ranscombe visits I Ciacca winery in Italy’s Comino valley to find out how a local grape and a local village are being brought back to life. WALK down most Scottish high streets and it’s hard not to spot the influence that Italian families have had on their new homes. From Janetta in St Andrews…
Read MoreScots singer Emeli Sande celebrates our buskers
Multi-award-winning Scots singer-songwriter Emeli SandĂ© mixes a diverse melting pot of musical talent in an inspiring new four-part BBC Scotland series. In Emeli Sandé’s Street Symphony, the renowned recording artist hand-picks her six favourite buskers from the streets of Scotland to join her in an uplifting concert with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and world-class…
Read MoreTake flight for a fantastic day out this Saturday
Motorbike stunt shows, trail bike jumps and stunts, vintage vehicles, kites and birds of prey displays are set to entertain visitors this weekend. They’re all part of the National Museum of Flight’s Wheels and Wings Show at the East Lothian attraction this Saturday, 21 September. Three-times motorcycle trials world champion Steve Colley will perform a…
Read MoreCharity that began in Scotland aims to raise $50,000,000
When Scottish charity Sleep in the Park began, little did it realise that one day it would be looking to raise $50,000,000 worldwide. On Saturday 7 December, the world will unite to help fight homelessness with what is thought to be the largest charitable fundraising campaign in a generation. With an aim of raising $50,000,000,…
Read MoreUK’s largest rock ramp is a stepping stone for fish
Today marks the official opening of the UK’s largest rock ramp. Situated on the River Almond at Howden Bridge Weir, the 85m x 50m ramp construction will play a key role in connecting the lower and upper reaches of the River Almond, so fish species can travel upstream and enrich the wildlife ecosystem of the…
Read MoreChef Nico bringing a taste of New York to Six
The latest menu from Six by Nico will have diners dreaming of bright lights, Broadway, and doughnuts. From street food trucks to late-night hot dog stands, family-run pizzerias and fine-dining food experiences, it goes without saying that New York City’s food scene is one of the best in the world. The city is in constant…
Read MoreCelebrating the life of a Scottish painter
Edwin G Lucas (1911-1990) was born and spent his whole life in Edinburgh. A prolific painter, he was heavily influenced by the surrealists, a style he blended with his own individual methods to produce colourful and fascinating paintings. The book reveals the little-known story of the Scottish artist who stopped painting for almost thirty years…
Read MoreSample some fine wines – and get free oysters
Evenings featuring fresh Scottish oysters are coming to the capital. Back by popular demand, Le Di-Vinis hosting three nights with Oysterman Events on Friday evenings from 6.30pm on 20 September, 25 October and 29 November. The oysterman will be shucking fresh Loch Fyne oysters on the house – complemented perfectly with your favourite wine or…
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