Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
This family home is perfectly designed
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
Read MoreAutumn inspires beautiful new jewellery
Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet has been putting the finishing touches on her very latest designs – and you can see them for yourself next week. With a theme of autumn gold with bright enamel colours, these beautiful, new designs will be on display at Sheila’s Meet the Designer event. To have a sneak preview,…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s one of the most haunted cities in the UK
A new survey claims that Edinburgh is one of the top 10 most haunted cities in the UK. The research was carried out for Stay In Cornwall, who analysed cities across the UK on four ranking factors to determine the most haunted. They say that London is the most haunted city in the UK, while…
Read MoreDelicious treats and no tricks at The Ivy on the Square
For a Halloween with more treats than tricks, Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square has some delicious specials to get you in the seasonal spirit. From ghoulishly good cocktails to desserts with a wicked side, these limited-edition treats are available for one day only, Wednesday 31 October. Little ones can look forward to tucking into…
Read MoreCelebration of the best in gold, silver and jewellery
Elements 4, Scotland’s sparkling three-day festival of the very best in gold, silver and jewellery is underway in Edinburgh. Among the highlights is a sneak preview of the forthcoming Seasons collection, made in Scottish gold by Sheila Fleet OBE and inspired by the years of happiness she enjoyed with her husband Rick. The event, running…
Read MoreIt’s the perfect time to catch a Saturday Night Fever
For someone who’s an out and proud fan of musicals, Saturday Night Fever is one that’s somehow always evaded me. We all know the iconic poster, with John Travolta strutting his stuff and striking THAT pose as Tony Manero. Now, 41 years since its famous UK cinema release, Saturday Night Fever has been spectacularly re-imagined…
Read MoreA city escape with a beautifully designed garden
Before Tina Kelly and her husband John moved to Edinburgh over 14 years ago, the garden was never a priority. ‘We’d never really lived anywhere for more than four years. With this one, we had finished the work on the house and the garden frustrated us a bit, which is why we decided to get…
Read MoreA weekend packed full of music and song
A series of music events will set toes tapping at a new event, Alive in the West End. In Edinburgh’s West End this autumn, pubs, venues and even unconventional spaces like shops and restaurants across the neighbourhood are all putting on a series of performances as part of the event, which runs 26-28 October. The…
Read MoreGet ready for a weekend festival of beer
The Craft Beer Experience is coming to Edinburgh next month, from 15–17 November. The Edinburgh Craft Beer Experience promises to be a truly immersive beer event, taking over all three floors of the Assembly Roxy on Roxburgh Place to bring you a taste of the very best beers from Scotland, the UK and Europe.…
Read MoreEspresso yourself as new Greek-style coffee bar opens
If you’ve ever been to Greece, you’ll know that the country’s culinary delights are as memorable as the scenery – from Freddo Cappuccino to Spanakopita and Bougatsa Cream. Now you can enjoy some of Greece’s café specialities right here in Scotland. After years of Edinburgh’s growing Greek population demanding authentic Mediterranean tastes in the capital,…
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