Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Top private dining rooms around Scotland
We take a look at some of the top private dining rooms around Scotland. Fhior Launching this December, this Edinburgh restaurant is hosting a series of supper clubs by acclaimed chef patron, Scott Smith. Taking place each Saturday evening in the restaurant’s revamped private dining room, the supper club called Mixtapes, will be available…
Read MoreFormer US marine takes over Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has appointed a former US marine to take charge of the world famous event. Jason Barrett is the event’s new CEO having having originally joined the Tattoo three years ago. He takes over rom Major General Buster Howes, who stood down following this August’s incredible show, Stories. Originally from Colorado,…
Read MoreAdorable spaniel Hunter named Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s Ambassadog
Adorable ‘petfluencer’ Hunter has been named as Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s very first ‘Ambassadog’. Stepping up for the role, spaniel Hunter visited the home to lend a paw loading up the food-bank donations van. A frequent visitor to the Home’s Big Dog Park, located at Seafield promenade, Hunter’s owners often book out the private hire…
Read MoreIKEA Edinburgh offers up unusual Christmas experience
IKEA in Edinburgh is offering customers the chance to enjoy a free Christmas dinner in one of its roomsets. Guests who book the experience will enjoy a fully prepared IKEA Christmas dinner, complete with festive décor. Hosting Christmas can be costly, not to mention the time and effort spent doing everything from cooking to cleaning.…
Read MoreUnexpectedly exquisite: Fin & Grape is different from the pack
Richard Bath reviews Edinburgh fish restaurant Fin & Grape and is blown away. During the 17 years or so when I was reviewing at least one restaurant a week, I placed an enormous premium on places that were a little different from the pack. When you eat out that often, you realise that so many…
Read MoreAntique guide book of Rosslyn Chapel discovered in a Berlin book shop
An antique guide book of Rosslyn Chapel which was discovered in a Berlin book shop in 1990 has been donated to the historic chapel. The book, which was published in Edinburgh by Oliver & Boyd and J & I Johnstone, dates back to 1827 and is priced 4s 6d. A man who first visited Scotland…
Read MoreGeorgian townhouse with views towards Edinburgh Castle hits the market
A stunning Georgian townhouse with views towards Edinburgh Castle has hit the market for less than £2 million. The four-bedroom has been refurbished to create a modern city centre home, while retaining impressive period details. This upper townhouse is accessed via a main door entrance at ground level. On the ground level, the kitchen/dining room…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS: IT’S ALL LIGHT ON THE NIGHT
Christmas at the Botanics has opened to the public at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, featuring new installations and a reimagined route inspired by the magical world of plants. The annual light show is a calendar highlight for Edinburgh residents and tourists alike, and this year the illuminated trail is bigger and brighter than ever…
Read MoreDetox Health and Beauty event comes to Edinburgh
One of Scotland’s most popular feel-good events, Detox Health and Beauty, is bringing the UK’s top health and wellbeing experts together. One Space will offer an urban collective of midlife, menopause and wellbeing advice on 18 November at One Spa, The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Professionals and leading consultants from the worlds of medicine,…
Read MoreDetail announced for 2024 Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival has announced details of next year’s programme. The theme for the 2024 festival, the second one under director Nicola Benedetti, will follow the theme of the “Rituals That Unite Us”. Five opera productions will feature in the programme, including a new version of Carmen created by the French company that first…
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