Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Great stories from all over Scotland return in Landward
The great outdoors comes to your living room, with the new series of Landward next week. Landward returns for a new series, celebrating Scotland’s countryside and wildlife, its food and drink sectors and investigating the stories behind the headlines in the rural economy. Presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon will travel…
Read MoreThe perfect return for Number One head chef Mark
The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef of Number One – the hotel’s one Michelin star restaurant. The Scottish born chef’s homecoming to the Rocco Forte hotel, follows a 13 year stint abroad honing his skills on the international culinary scene working with some of the most respected…
Read MoreTasty cookies with a very healthy addition
It seems that when it comes to food in the 21st century, anything goes. It’s seen the rise of sweet and savoury combined in our confectioneries, with a variety of tastes we’d never have tried even a decade ago, coming to the fore. This week, we’re bringing you some recipes with a different, courtesy of…
Read MoreFive of the worst storms which have hit Scotland
Think of the Scottish weather, and the chances are you’ll not come up with images of sunshine and blue skies. Most of us are more than used to battling the typical Scottish weather, and fighting our way through driving wind and rain, than anything else. We round up five of the worst Scottish storms ever.…
Read MoreHonours presented at the Scottish Rural Awards 2019
A host of Scottish businesses are celebrating after taking home awards at the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards last night (Thursday). Veteran broadcaster and Deacon Blue drummer, Dougie Vipond took to the stage as compere for the evening, hosting over 450 guests and presenting two awards in each of the 11 open categories – a runner-up…
Read MoreMake Mother’s Day a hole new experience
A Mother’s Day gift with a difference is being offered by an Edinburgh eaterie. The renowned Bross Bagels have created a limited edition Treat Yo Mama Platter especially for Mother’s Day. The special lox platter will be available to pre-order from Bross Bagels for Mother’s Day only created by Mama Larah Bross – but this…
Read More10 Scots who were welcomed to the jungle
Scots get all over the world in the name of science. These heroic explorers risked life and limb to travel around the globe and discover the species of fl ora that make our gardens the beautiful places that they are today 1. Thomas Thomson (1817-1878) When he was only seventeen, Thomson discovered fossil mollusca on…
Read MorePickering’s Gin is a story based on true friendship
Pickering’s Gin provides an unforgettable experience sharing the tale of how two friends and business partners, with backgrounds in engineering, furniture restoration and property renovation, went on to create a delectable variety of gins right in the heart of Edinburgh. Upon its creation, Summerhall Distillery was the first exclusive gin distillery in Edinburgh for over…
Read MoreColouring book aims to get drivers behind the wheel
A Scot who failed to pass his driving theory text has used his own experience to help others get through it. Award-winning Edinburgh-born entrepreneur Matthew Carter has created the world’s first educational colouring book for the theory test, based on research indicating that colouring has a positive effect on memory. Designed to engage learners with…
Read MoreThis is a beautiful high spec executive property
The Cobbles is an outstanding high spec executive house in a lovely country setting. Presented for sale by Galbraith, The Cobbles is an exceptional contemporary family house, forming part the exclusive Russell Main Steading (converted around 2014) and is surrounded by tranquil Fife countryside. The Cobbles has a lovely west facing façade with an enclosed…
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