Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Royal approval completes historic park reopening
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened Edinburgh’s historic Saughton Park. Following a £8m seven-year renovation project to fully refurbish and reinstate many of the Park’s original Edwardian features – transforming the gardens into an inclusive space for the whole local community – the project was officially declared complete. As Patron of the…
Read MoreViolinist Jessica is home and hitting the high notes
Violist Jessica Beeston is sharing her skills with the next generation. The musician recently returned to Scotland having been based in London and Salzburg. An in-demand chamber musician who plays with ensembles including Hebrides Ensemble, the award winning Nephele Ensemble, and Red Note, she was a member of the Edinburgh Quartet from 2011-14, a mentor…
Read MoreFringe by the Sea bringing laughs, talks and music
A host of big names are coming to Scotland for the annual Fringe By The Sea event. The festival has something for everyone – including a beach – and announced the full programme for 2019. With over 160 events the packed programme is set to delight residents and visitors to North Berwick and East Lothian.…
Read MoreFood wizards of Oz coming to Scottish restaurant
A renowned Scots restaurant has announced a one-off event with two of Australian’s top emerging chefs, Michael Clark and Jodie Odrowaz. Taking place on Wednesday 19 June, Fhior in Edinburgh, Australia-based chef, Michael Clark will be visiting. Fhior is owned by acclaimed head chef Scott Smith and his wife Laura, and opened in 2018 in…
Read MoreNew gin liqueur just in time for the summer arriving
Edinburgh Gin has launched its new Orange Blossom & Mandarin Gin Liqueur to capture the spirit of the summer. Sweet and citrusy, the new liqueur is inspired by the sun-drenched fruit groves of the Mediterranean and made with natural flavours of orange blossom and tangy mandarin. For an instant taste of sunshine, mix over ice…
Read MoreDiscover ‘Braw Buildings’ later this summer
Hostelling Scotland is inviting young people and families to apply for Braw Buildings 2019. This will give them the opportunity to explore some of Scotland’s most fascinating buildings, whilst at the same time exploring a new area of the country. This is the second year that the charity, which launched in 1931, has partnered with…
Read MoreCapital market ‘healthiest’ in more than a decade
Edinburgh’s housing market is experiencing its strongest start to the year for more than a decade, according to Warners Solicitors and Estate Agents. The capital has seen no slowdown of activity so far in 2019, with conditions looking much healthier for both buyers and sellers – with the rising numbers of properties available for sale,…
Read MoreWeek bids to raise understanding of dementia
Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland is now underway, which aims to raise awareness of how people can help improve the lives of those living with dementia. Running from 3-9 June, the intention is to give people a better understanding of the condition. According to Alzheimer Scotland, there are 90,000 people in Scotland currently living with…
Read MoreTower wing of ancient mansion steeped in class
A historic tower wing within an A listed mansion with a superb drawing room all set within renowned gardens is now for sale. Presented by Mark Atkinson Property and Savills, Tyninghame House is one of Scotland’s most notable country houses, and one of the nation’s most ancient habitations. The romantic ruins of the church of…
Read More10th Lammermuir Festival performers are revealed
The line-up for the 10th Lammermuir Festival has been revealed. Since 2010, The Lammermuir Festival has brought beautiful music to beautiful places in a host of rural and town settings, sometimes in surprising venues, nestling between the Lammermuir Hills and the sea. Born of a conviction that historic architecture and beautiful landscape can create the…
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