Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Former 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…
Read MoreTheir outdoor adventures are really taking off
Jonny Kinross and his team at MY Adventure are training young people from deprived areas to become outdoor activities instructors What is MY Adventure and what does it do? MY Adventure is a social enterprise that was set up in 2011 by the Muirhouse Youth Development Group in north Edinburgh. We take school groups, charities,…
Read MoreThe essential guide to fantastic gins
We are in the middle of a gin craze – hardly a week goes by without the release of a new brand or artisanal distillery and serious gin bars are stocking well over 300 brands. But how do you choose? Is Edinburgh Gin a style, or just a name? Can a rose-flower and cucumber infusion…
Read MoreSave 10% on your bill at Brasserie Prince with Scottish Field
Scottish Field readers are being offered a fantastic discount when dining at Brasserie Prince at Edinburgh’s Balmoral Hotel. Brasserie Prince, by Alain Roux, offers a superb choice for diners, with a number of vegan and vegetarian options available. Alain Roux and his father, legendary chef and restaurateur Michel Roux, showcase their heritage of sensational French…
Read MoreAsparagus: Alternatives to sauvignon blanc
If sauvignon blanc isn’t your thing then don’t worry, Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe has other wines in mind to pair with this month’s star ingredient – asparagus. SAUVIGNON blanc is a real “Marmite” wine – you either love it or you hate it. So going all-out and selecting wines made solely from the…
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