Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Pressing Scottish questions given some answers
Scotland has many questions that are regularly asked of it. And there’s plenty of questions to be asked about Scots and their inventions and successes too. Here, we endeavour to answer some of those. Q What is elephant polo? A Polo, but played riding atop an elephant instead of a horse. Invented by Scotsman James…
Read MoreChefs reveal their favourite pancake toppings
With inspiration from as far afield as Chile, Japan and Bavaria, alongside Scottish classics, chefs share their go-to pancake recipes and toppings ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday, 5 March. These chefs at Scots restaurants have revealed just what their favourites are, and shared them with Scottish Field. Kaori Simpson, chef patron, Harajuku Kitchen, Edinburgh…
Read MoreThis charming converted mill is full of character
Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…
Read MoreStepping back to the golden age of Scottish steam
Steam in Scotland tells the fascinating stories of our transport history and using images which have not previously appeared in print. Edinburgh-born Kevin McCormack takes us back in time to witness the steam locomotives typical of Scotland in the 1950s and 60s. A perfect coffee table book for any train enthusiast, each picture includes an…
Read MoreÂŁ1million home sales are the best in a decade
More homes in Scotland were been sold for over ÂŁ1million in 2018 than in the past decade. Rettie & Co reported a 25% increase in activity year on year, as they sold one in five of all ÂŁ1m+ properties sold in Scotland last year. Their report says Edinburgh remains the capital of the ÂŁ1m+ market…
Read MoreScottish Ensemble string new concerts together
Scotland’s pioneering string orchestra, Scottish Ensemble, will collaborate with three virtuosic multi-instrumentalists in March. They will have a celebration of the similarities and differences between musical traditions of countries across Europe and the Middle East. Continental Drift is set to explore the connections between the music of Western Europe during the Renaissance and Baroque periods,…
Read MoreLife on a Scots ferry and living with dementia
STV will broadcast two brand new, 30-minute documentaries made by Scots next month. The will be shown as part of This is Scotland, a documentary and new talent initiative run by the Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) in association with Screen Scotland. The first of the documentaries, All Aboard, broadcast on Friday 8 March at 8pm,…
Read MorePentland Trail Centre is the future for biking
In 2023 Scotland will host the World Championships for all cycling disciplines including mountain biking. Two Edinburgh businessmen are behind a new mountain bike trail centre that could revolutionise cycle participation in East Central Scotland. Proposals for the creation of The Pentland Trail Centre, a publicly accessible and family focused mountain bike trail centre, supported…
Read MoreNorse Myths all ready to be brought to life in Scotland
The new Scottish National Jazz Orchestra concert season begins in earnest next month with Norse Myths. This is an astonishing journey into strange magical realms and extraordinary new adventures in jazz. This new commission sourced ancient narratives, improvisational instincts and Nordic folk song to create this unique and utterly beguiling experience in modern music. It’s…
Read MoreEnjoy Paris in the spring – without leaving Scotland
Mild weather and sunshine means that spring is on the way and this March, Six by Nico is bringing the charm of Paris to Glasgow and Edinburgh.  A new season brings with it a new and exciting theme and with his latest offering Chef Nico Simeone has created a Parisian menu that features everyone from…
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