Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Four-day working week at 21212 is rewarded
Edinburgh’s only Michelin star restaurant with rooms has been named as one of the pioneering businesses to feature in the 2019 Timewise Power 50 Awards. 21212, based on Royal Terrace, have been highlighted in the Employer Award category which celebrates individuals who are championing innovation in terms of flexible job design and hiring practices. The…
Read MoreGlasgow offers Scotland’s most healthy and happy lifestyle
Glasgow is the UK’s 13th best city to live a healthy and happy lifestyle – beating Edinburgh to a close 14th and Aberdeen in 15th. Health and fitness is a big part of many peoples lives, and with such a vast range in activities, classes and sports in our day and age, there is something…
Read MoreThree new Scottish beers on their way to supermarket
Three new Scottish craft beers are being introduced by a leading supermarket in a partnership with independent producer Stewart Brewing. In a deal worth £400,000 Lidl UK continues to support the growing Scottish craft beer industry by listing a range that capitalises on the popular American inspired beers. Following the successful launch of Lidl’s first…
Read MoreNew exhibits come to Abbotsford for March opening
A wooden Jacobite quaich, a rare pack of 17th century playing cards, a slop bowl and a Persian charm are among a range of items added to the Sir Walter Scott exhibition. Being held at his famous home Abbotsford, in the Scottish Borders, the new attractions are all ready for the opening of the new…
Read MoreThe hotel bookings that come with a Book Master
A leading Scots hotel has announced a new concierge offering called Book Master, which is now available for guests at the iconic Edinburgh hotel. In response to consumer demand, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has created the service. Whether it is recommending celebrated Edinburgh novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,…
Read MoreEdinburgh city centre could be set for ‘radical change’
A major consultation on proposals to transform Edinburgh’s city centre has revealed an appetite for radical change. More than 5000 people contributed their views as part of the ‘Connecting our City, Transforming our Places’ consultation, 88% of whom said they wanted to see changes to the way the city centre is managed. The majority of…
Read MoreBrunch at The Ivy has never been so glamorous
To many of us, the piling up of avocado on toast has become something of a weekend tradition, reserved for lazy Saturdays and sleepy Sundays – but how many pictures of poached eggs and smash avocado can one person post on Instagram? Anyone else getting a little tired of the norm? Sprucing up the…
Read MoreZonin indulges in some California dreamin’
Peter Ranscombe explores Zonin’s plans for expansion in California, Russia and Italy with prosecco prince Michele Zonin. PROSECCO producer Zonin may have deep roots in Italy stretching back nearly 200 years, but Michele Zonin had a distinctly international focus when I caught up with the company’s vice-president on Friday. Part of the seventh generation of…
Read MoreFlagship show home is now open to viewers
Family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel are welcoming viewers to their latest show home, The Arran, at their flagship Millerhill development at Shawfair in Midlothian. Millerhill has been designed with plenty of open green space and features an attractive village square at its heart, offering country living on the city’s doorstep within a relaxed and safe…
Read MoreLearn the secrets of where a top chef sources food
A leading chef-patron is inviting Scottish Field readers to discover the secrets of his private garden this year. Fred Berkmiller, from l’escargot bleu, l’escargot blanc and Bar a Vin, will be taking us into his garden throughout the year in a series of videos revealing just what goes into these leading restaurants. Fred started his…
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