Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
The legend of the Selkie inspires a new dram
The second whisky in Cask 88’s award-winning Scottish Folklore Series of single cask bottlings is now available. Edinburgh-based whisky broker and independent bottler Cask 88 were inspired by legends of Scottish folklore to be a 22 Year Old Arran 1997 Single Malt represented by the capricious Selkie. Long feared by fishermen and island dwellers, Selkies…
Read MoreBrasserie Prince – home of perfect choice, flavours and service
Think of France, and the chances are you’ll think of the class and culture, the incredible sights, and, of course, the fine food. Paris is one of my favourite places to visit in the world, and I do have a taste for French cuisine. Brasserie Prince, by Alain Roux, is located in Edinburgh’s Balmoral Hotel,…
Read MoreSt Kilda wants your pictures of World Heritage Sites
St Kilda, the UK’s only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site, is today inviting the Scottish public to join them in marking World Heritage Day. Situated 40 miles to the west of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, St Kilda holds both natural and cultural World Heritage status. Owned and managed by the National Trust for…
Read MoreThese wine and doughnut matches have a certain ring to them
Food and wine pairing is a well-trodden route, but how about doughnut and wine matching? Peter Ranscombe investigates, with help from wine importer Inverarity Morton and Tantrum Doughnuts of Glasgow. CAN I murmur “Mmmm, doughnuts…” without channelling Homer Simpson? Probably not, but that’s not going to stop me extoling the virtues of one of my…
Read MoreThere’s nothing fishy about these sushi and wine pairings
Peter Ranscombe joins importer Inverarity Morton’s masterclass with Nippon Kitchen to find out how to pair wine to sushi. THEY say it’s good to try new things and for me those new things over the past few months have focussed on sushi. I’ll always be grateful to Jim Cowie from The Captain’s Galley restaurant in…
Read MoreFilming starts on season five of hit TV show Outlander
Scots can keep their eyes peeled for TV filming crews, as production has begun on the fifth series of hit TV show Outlander. Filming got underway this week on the next 12 episodes of the internationally acclaimed TV series, which will be based on the events of The Fiery Cross, the fifth book in Diana…
Read MoreEnjoy the latest issue of EQy magazine – for free
A celebration of Scotland’s equestrian year is marked in the latest edition of EQy magazine. EQy marks the major events and news in the equestrian world of Scotland, with a host of exclusive, fascinating features. Inside you will find a no-holds barred interview with Dutch Olympic showjumper Albert Voorn – a frequent visiting trainer to…
Read MoreSpring has sprung with the Scottish Ballet
How to celebrate the Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary… With tutus and tiaras? Princes and princesses? Glass slippers and fairy godmothers? Think again. Bucking the trend, the Scottish Ballet put on a riotous party, bursting with energy and colour, to see in their fifth decade of dancing. The explosive two-part show, Spring! – which refers to…
Read MoreThere’s 18 Scots in the running for top bartender title
Diageo Reserve has announced its 2019 World Class Top 100 bartenders – with almost a fifth of the top contestants from Scotland. The digital entry stage this year attracted a record number with a 50 per cent increase from the 2018 GB competition. The following competitors have all been chosen as the top 100 and…
Read MorePompadour to welcome guest Michelin chefs
The three AA rosette restaurant, The Pompadour in Edinburgh, will launch its exclusive Guest Chef Series next month. It will bring five chefs with Michelin-starred experience to the capital for the first time between 11 May and 31 July. The first chef to launch this gastronomic experience and showcase his distinctive modern French cuisine is…
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