Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Property firm promotes its staff as it expands
Leading property consultancy Galbraith has announced key promotions on its staff. Some are moving to Partner and Senior Associate, recognising the commitment and professionalism of its staff. The firm is at the same time completing its merger with Land Factor, expanding Galbraith’s presence and range of services in the North of England. Iain Russell, chairman…
Read MoreIs Jack Vettriano Scotland’s greatest living painter?
The titles of many of Jack Vettriano’s paintings come from songs, films and books: Beautiful Losers, Days of Wine and Roses, Lovers and Other Strangers. Today, however, the millionaire artist is channelling One Direction. He is wearing skinny jeans. Gone are the dead men’s suits and long hair that were once his signature look. This…
Read MoreWhisky Hotel Bar of the Year for Meldrum House
Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course has won a prestigious global award for their 800 year old Cave Bar. Scooping Hotel Bar of the Year in London last night at the Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards, the Aberdeenshire hotel beat off stiff competition from hotel bars in Shanghai, Sydney, New Orleans and Ireland. The…
Read MoreThis will sort you out if you’ve got a spring snuffle
When you’re feeling under the weather, we all know how much a good drink can help us out. Today we bring you the Cold Buster, a smoothie made with lemon and ginger tea, honey and Celtic Kombu Matcha powder. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a difference, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket –…
Read MoreThe Scot whose invented land cost 200 lives
On 27 April 1823 an Edinburgh cobbler lay ill and despondent in his small, bamboo hut in a jungle clearing on the Mosquito Coast. He sat up, loaded his horse pistol ‘to the muzzle’, and shot himself in the head. The doctor who had been treating him wrote in his diary that he had ‘literally…
Read More10 of the most unusual weddings in Scotland
Generations of couples have crossed the border to get hitched at Gretna. But many Scots have also come up with their own bizarre ways to celebrate their nuptials. Here we present 10 of the most unusual Scots weddings. 1. Head for heights Groom John Clark from Kirkintilloch took his wedding to Jackie Burns to new…
Read MorePhone 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…
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