Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Photographers set to showcase their work
A group of professional young photographers are set to launch their photography exhibition entitled I Am. The Tripod Photography Collective will showcase their work at the White Space Gallery, 76 East CrossCauseway, Edinburgh. The body of work produced by Jamie Johnston, Ellie Stewart and Augusta Moen is a curation of portraits each of which invites…
Read MoreArt to play a part in keeping Scottish rivers clean
A new artwork has been created from river rubbish to help prevent our rivers going to waste. As part of a wider project connecting communities with their rivers, the waste collected from a new RiverRubbish initiative puts the pollution of the River Almond in West Lothian in the frame. Artist Annie Lord has transformed a…
Read MoreThe Main attraction for dancing queen Laura
Scottish actress Laura Main is one of the stars in a hugely popular British TV show. The Aberdonian stars as Sister Bernadette in the BBC1 drama series Call the Midwife. She tells Scottish Field about growing up, acting and being painted green… all in the name of her work, of course! You grew up in…
Read More10 men who highlighted Scotland’s pioneer spirit
Scotland has always been a trailblazing nation, with our people at the forefront of science, technology and art. Here, we highlight 10 Scots who established disciplines from geology and economics to the historical novel, and most points in between. 1 Adam Smith (1723-1790) Kirkcaldy-born Smith entered Glasgow University at 14, studying moral philosophy under Francis…
Read MoreWhy not try the Six Nations Pie this weekend?
The Six Nations rugby championship brings together rugby fans from all the participating countries – and now there’s something for the egg-chasing foodies too! A restaurant owner from Edinburgh has come up with a recipe that will galvanise at least five of the countries in the Six Nations! Calum Mackay, who runs the Old Chain…
Read MoreVictorian country house at the heart of this estate
An attractive small country estate in a secluded location in beautiful rolling countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, this estate comprises Slogarie House, a ranch house, the Coach House, extensive woodland and paddocks, a stable block, walled gardens, and a tennis court, in approximately 78 acres. Slogarie is beautifully tucked away…
Read MoreHotel is banking on fitness in the former vaults
A former bank vault in the base of a Scots hotel has shaped up for a new look. Gritty fitness outfit CaveFit is to open its second gym in the former vaults in the basement of The Edinburgh Grand, following a partnership deal with the luxury hotel residence’s owners, Chris Stewart Group. The new CaveGYM…
Read MoreGo foraging with chef/patron Paul Wedgwood
Wedgwood the Restaurant chef/patron Paul Wedgwood is to host a wild foraging tour of Midlothian next month. It’s a chance to experience Scotland’s natural larder on Sunday 28 April, with a passionate forager and a lover of the outdoors. Since he was with the boys scouts, chef Paul has loved finding his own food, and…
Read MoreA celebration of film from a bygone era
A silent film festival is coming to Scotland later this month. The Hippodrome in Bo’ness is an independent pre-art deco picture palace dating back to 1912, which holds a celebration of classic films each year at HippFest. The festival runs from 20-24 March. Four highlights this year are: Forbidden Paradise (1924) – Friday 22 March…
Read MoreShop to hold first-ever sample sale this weekend
Holland Cooper Edinburgh is getting ready to hold its first-ever sample sale this weekend. Taking place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March, it will be the first time that iconic pieces from the Holland Cooper collection will be on sale with huge discounts. The store will be open from 10am – 6pm each day…
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