Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Sherry Week: The best wines to look out for
James Robertson takes us through his top pics for Sherry Week. The week marks the start of Sherry Week, the 10th anniversary of this global festival. All over Edinburgh, Scotland and the UK, events s There are around 150 events happening all over Scotland and the UK, uch as tastings and pairing dinners in bars,…
Read MoreEdinburgh author reimagines the gunpowder plot in debut novel Remember, Remember
Debut historical fiction novelist Elle Machray talks to Scottish Field about their new book and Edinburgh as a writer’s muse. ‘Someone can be both a hero and a villain; a revolutionary and a tyrant,’ Elle Machray said from the hard backed wooden chair at Thomas J Walls Coffee, one of their favourite Edinburgh cafes and…
Read MoreEdinburgh author reimagines the gunpowder plot in debut novel Remember, Remember
Debut historical fiction novelist Elle Machray talks to Scottish Field about their new book and Edinburgh as a writer’s muse. ‘Someone can be both a hero and a villain; a revolutionary and a tyrant,’ Elle Machray said from the hard backed wooden chair at Thomas J Walls Coffee, one of their favourite Edinburgh cafes and…
Read MoreAuthor Jenny Colgan to host midnight signing to launch new Christmas novel
Best selling author Jenny Colgan will be hosting a midnight signing to launch her new Christmas novel. Jenny will be at Kays on Victoria Street, Edinburgh, on 12 November to sign copies of her new feel good novel, Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop. The event will mark the first event of Book Week Scotland which…
Read MoreRare renaissance era gilded silverware on display in Edinburgh
An extremely rare silver-gilded ewer and basin from the 16th Century are to go on display in Edinburgh. The Panmure ewer and basin, which are about 437 years old, will go on permanent display at the National Museum of Scotland. During the 16th century, ewers and basins such as these were used by elite members…
Read MoreWatch: Incredible time lapse video of whisky bar being stocked with one of world’s biggest collections
Watch this incredible time lapse video of a ‘bucket-list whisky bar in Edinburgh being stocked with one of the world’s biggest collections of rare single malts. Housed in part of a former wine merchant’s warehouse building dating back to the 12th century, The Vaults in Leith area is once again serving drams. With a new…
Read MoreShortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards announced
The shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards has been announced, featuring books on climate change, the importance of male friendships and King James VI. The Saltire Society awards recognise work across six literary categories, from fiction to research, history and poetry. The winners each receive a cash prize of £2,000 and go on to be considered…
Read MoreRecipe: Stuart Ralston’s Chicken katsu sandwich recipe
Stuart Ralston, the owner and head chef at Edinburgh’s Noto and Aizle, reveals his method for the crispiest chicken katsu sandwich. Stuart says: ‘Sandwiches, a British staple, perfected by the Japanese!. We make the bread for this, which makes all the difference: it’s a chunky sandwich so it needs a decent white pan loaf, and…
Read MoreBonhams Dog Sale returns featuring stunning Dandie Dinmont portrait
Bonhams is celebrating canine companions with the return of its dog sale – with a stunning portrait of a Dandie Dinmont up for grabs. The sale on 8 November in Edinburgh will feature a selection of paintings, drawings and works of art. Leading the 250-lot sale is an oil painting by British artist John Emms…
Read MoreGlencairn Glass invites writers to enter annual crime short story competition
Scottish Field has joined forces with the Glencairn Glass for the third installment of it’s crime short story competition. The Glencairn Glass is once again delving into the dark side of crime fiction with the launch of its popular annual crime short story competition. This year the competition launches on 27 October, once again in…
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