Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Phone box materialises for gin pop up
Hendrick’s Gin is hosting a pop up sensorial phone box portal in Edinburgh today and tomorrow. To celebrate the launch of the their first ever limited edition gin variant, Midsummer Solstice, Hendrick’s can be found at Castle Street in Edinburgh, on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March, from noon-7pm. The floral phone box disruption will…
Read MoreStore marks 25 years in Scotland as Kiltwalk partner
Supermarket ALDI is marking its 25th anniversary celebrations in Scotland by becoming Kiltwalk’s official supermarket partner for 2019. ALDI will be responsible for fuelling over 20,000 Kiltwalkers that are set to take part in events across Scotland to raise money for 1160 Scottish charities. 2019 marks 25 years since ALDI opened its first Scottish store,…
Read MoreA tasty Kiwi smoothie will give you a healthy boost
Fresh ingredients make such a difference when you’re looking for something healthy. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a difference, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket – a Scottish independent whole leaf tea company based in Edinburgh. Today we present a simple recipe for a smoothie with a cheeky name – the Kiwi Kick…
Read MoreGetting ‘Creative’ with wine pairings at Fazenda
Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe meets up with Creation Wines co-founder Carolyn Martin at the Brazilian steak restaurant Fazenda. RED wine only goes with meat, doesn’t it? And white should only be served with fish, right? It’s time to rethink those old clichés when it comes to food and wine matching. While some guidance…
Read MoreSeventh heaven for Mactaggart & Mickel
Multi-award-winning housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel have earned a prestigious Five Star rating from the Home Builders Federation – for a superlative seventh consecutive year. The accolade further strengthens the family-owned company’s reputation for high-quality housebuilding and superb customer service. Joanne Casey, director at Mactaggart & Mickel, said: ‘To achieve a five star rating is excellent,…
Read MoreVenues show city as a year-round cultural hotspot
The first-ever collaborative marketing campaign between Edinburgh’s arts venues will showcase the city as a must-see cultural destination all year round. With the help of VisitScotland, EdinburghWows is a campaign based on highlighting the emotional connections stirred by outstanding cultural experiences, and has received a £25,000 Growth Fund award from the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland…
Read MoreIt’s whisky v whiskey ahead of rugby clash
There’s a Scottish v Irish clash on the pitch this weekend – and whisky will take on whiskey off of it! Edinburgh whisky experts, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are hosting the ultimate Scotch vs Irish whisk(e)y tasting to celebrate a big weekend for European club rugby in the capital. Before Edinburgh Rugby host Munster…
Read MoreA delicious smoothie with added goodness
Are you a fan of smoothies? If so, we’ve got the perfect healthy drink for you. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a different, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket – a Scottish independent whole leaf tea company based in Edinburgh. Today we present a recipe for a Mighty Mango Kombu Matcha Medley smoothie.…
Read MoreGreat stories from all over Scotland return in Landward
The great outdoors comes to your living room, with the new series of Landward next week. Landward returns for a new series, celebrating Scotland’s countryside and wildlife, its food and drink sectors and investigating the stories behind the headlines in the rural economy. Presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon will travel…
Read MoreThe perfect return for Number One head chef Mark
The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has announced Mark Donald as the new head chef of Number One – the hotel’s one Michelin star restaurant. The Scottish born chef’s homecoming to the Rocco Forte hotel, follows a 13 year stint abroad honing his skills on the international culinary scene working with some of the most respected…
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