Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Their 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…
Read MoreDiamonds are forever – especially in spring
Luxury jewellers Laings know that spring is a season where romance blossoms. The sun begins to shine and flowers bloom, creating the perfect setting to celebrate the everlasting beauty of diamonds. A spokesman said: ‘Our stunning collection of diamonds dazzle in the soft sun. From classic line necklaces and tennis bracelets, to unique marquise cut…
Read MoreThey have invented the gin magic eight ball
Lovers of rhubarb and ginger rejoice – everyone’s favourite flavour just got even more interesting, thanks to Edinburgh Gin. The original Rhubarb & Ginger, Edinburgh Gin has added a full-strength gin to its much-loved line-up which already features a versatile Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur and convenient ready-to-drink can. Priced at £28, the full-strength gin…
Read MoreBreakfast is served at Tom Kitchin’s Southside Scran
Paris has arrived in Bruntsfield – and this time, with a Scottish twist. Bringing a certain je ne sais quoi to his latest culinary venture, Tom Kitchin’s Southside Scran bears all the buzz of a classic French brasserie – with brass accents and chic Parisian-style interiors, it is an appropriate homage to the Michelin-starred chef’s…
Read MoreA celebration of old Scottish traditions
The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival will celebrate old traditions and new connections. Showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’, the event will run from 19–31 October. In this UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, First Nation and Scottish tradition bearers will share their heritage, while contemporary narratives of…
Read MoreStill Life with Melon and Fruit to go on show
A Scottish art gallery is holding an exhibition entitled Still Life throughout May. Guy Peploe, managing director the The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh, has selected works from the subject of Still Life. In art history this subject has produced many masterpieces, countless sub-genres, and lot of efficient, academic works which might not win the Turner…
Read MoreLast chance to see robots exhibition in Edinburgh
This week marks the last chance to see Robots at the National Museum of Scotland. The hugely popular exhibition explores 500 years of humanity’s quest to re-imagine ourselves as machines. Developed by the Science Museum, Robots features a unique collection of over 100 robots, from the earliest automata to those from science fiction and modern-day…
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