Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Three new jet routes from Edinburgh take-off
Three new routes from Edinburgh Airport have officially taken-off this week. Loganair’s direct services to the Norwegian cities of Bergen (May 9) and Stavanger (May 10) have celebrated their inaugural departures. A seasonal link between the capital and Guernsey will also begin on Saturday (11 May), with a Tuesday connection commencing later this summer, and…
Read MoreCustom create your very own single malt
Have you ever dreamed about creating your own special single malt whisky from scratch to suit your own tastes? Well now you can, thanks to a remarkable opportunity to own a cask of whisky from Holyrood Distillery. The distillery in Edinburgh, which will be the first single malt distillery in the Scottish capital for almost…
Read MoreThumbs up for Johnnie Walker’s flagship store
Plans to create a global flagship visitor experience for Johnnie Walker have taken a major stride forward with official approval from local authorities in Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council Planning Committee formally granted permission for the project, which will transform one of the city’s most important landmark buildings into a major new tourist destination.…
Read MoreThis guest house could become a family home
A stunning eight bedroom house which is presented in immaculate condition is on the property market. Presented to the market by Knight Frank, this property in Abbotsford Road, Galashiels is a very stylish family home in the Scottish Borders is currently run as a boutique guest house. Maplehurst is surrounded by a beautiful garden and consists…
Read MoreFormer school house is a class act in the country
An appealing traditional family home with tremendous outlooks in a sought after location is now on the market. Mertoun School House is presented by Galbraith, and is an appealing traditional detached family home offering well appointed and nicely proportioned accommodation. The property has oil fired central heating and the boiler was replaced around 2010. A…
Read MoreSuper silverwork to go on show at National Museum
Recently graduated and early career silversmiths have been boosted as their work is to go on display in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. National Museums Scotland is pleased to announce this year’s recipients for the P & O Makower Trust Silver Commission, an exciting opportunity that supports young people in the creation of…
Read MorePort Ellen Distillery plans are formally submitted
Plans to bring the iconic Port Ellen Distillery on Islay back to life after 36 years, in a unique celebration of distilling heritage and innovation, have been formally submitted to local authorities. The detailed Planning Application setting out proposals that will see the famous ‘silent distillery’ reopened more than 35 years after it was closed…
Read MoreCelebration to mark World Fair Trade Day
A major Fair Trade concert and ceilidh will be taking place this weekend to celebrate World Fair Trade Day 2019 and Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation. Being held at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, this Saturday, 11 May, it will showcase a mix of local talent and international musicians; stalls selling Fair Trade crafts, artisan…
Read MoreThe Bonham turns back the clock to go forward
One of Edinburgh’s best-loved boutique hotels, The Bonham Hotel, has been refurbished from head-to-toe, courtesy of a multi-million pound investment. Following the refurbishment of all 49 bedrooms last year, the public areas of the hotel have also had a makeover with a new bar and the launch of a brand new restaurant – No. 35…
Read MorePolitical intrigue led to Scotland’s most notorious duel
When the euphoria that followed the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815 had subsided, Britain experienced a period of financial depression and crop failure that led to intense political unrest. The Whig party agitated for parliamentary reform, which was resisted by the Tories, who had held power for many years and were terrified of…
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