Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
You could have Outlander shot at your home
Scotland has featured in plenty of big and small screen TV series over the past couple of years. In particular, Edinburgh has played host to a number of film and television shoots, from cult hit Trainspotting T2, and blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War to TV shows Outlander and Clique. However not many people know that production…
Read MoreOrchestras will grace the home of classical music
The Usher Hall, the home of classical music in Scotland, is set to welcome standout orchestras from around the globe next spring. It will also play host to the country’s own world-renowned classical ensembles. The venue’s own much-loved Sunday Classics season starts the New Year with a visit from the St Petersburg Philharmonic, the oldest…
Read MoreGive your home a new look with a visit to Bonhams
We all enjoy having the chance to spruce up our homes. That’s why many of us go to auctions, where we can pick up some incredible items to furnish our homes and give them an incredible new look, whether with antique furniture, beautiful paintings, or assorted trinkets to adorn our sideboards. Bonhams Auctioneers is playing…
Read MoreThe opportunity to get your hands on real gems
Everyone enjoys looking at antique and modern jewellery – and there’s the perfect chance to obtain some. Bonhams is holding two auctions in 2019 specificially dedicated to jewellery, and these will take place on 23 May and 28 November. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, giving it that unique ability…
Read MoreAuctioneers to host three sales of Asian works of art
Highly collectable Asian works of art will be at auction in three sales at Bonhams Edinburgh in 2019. These will be held on 21 March, 11 July and 14 November, providing collections with the chance to collect works from countries such as China and Japan. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in…
Read MoreMarking 20 years of Scottish art and antiques
Twenty years of Bonhams’ flagship sale of Scottish Art & Antiques is being marked in 2019. Bonhams have hosted their flagship for the last two decades and are delighted to announce that the 20th anniversary auction will be held on 15/16 May 2019. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, giving it…
Read MoreRare drams will go at four different auctions
Bonhams Edinburgh has four whisky auctions lined up for 2019. Taking place on 6 March, 5 June, 9 October and 10 December, it will give whisky connoisseurs the chance to get their hands on some rare malts which they may not otherwise see. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, giving…
Read MoreThe Galloway Hoard is to go on a Scottish tour
National Museums Scotland are to tour an exhibition of the Galloway Hoard to museums across Scotland. An exhibition of the Galloway Hoard will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland and will thereafter tour to Kirkcudbright Galleries, The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum and Aberdeen Art Gallery. The Scottish Government has provided £150,000…
Read MoreHampton by Hilton brings Christmas cheer
The Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport has been spreading festive joy before opening this month, and creating nearly 50 new jobs in the city. As the final touches are being made, the hotel’s Heart of House team have been busy bringing the ‘Hamptonality’ personality to life, helping tired travellers and stressed shoppers. From the hotel’s…
Read MoreTwo proud whisky loving nations fused in new whisky
The Scotsman who helped modernise Japan has helped to inspire a pioneering fusion of Scotch and Japanese whisky. Now, on the anniversary of the death of Scottish Samurai Thomas Blake Glover, spirits business Fusion Whisky has announced it will be releasing another batch of its iconic Glover whisky, after overcoming a shortage of high quality…
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