Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Hotel’s Quality Assurance award in just 12 months
A luxury hotel has achieved a prestigious Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland just one year after opening. Garleton Lodge, nestled in a countryside setting between Haddington and Gullane in East Lothian, has been awarded a four-star gold accolade from the national tourism organisation. Having worked in the property and catering industries in the Middle East,…
Read MoreExhibition of Toulouse Lautrec works opens in Scotland
A new exhibition celebrating the art of famous French artist Toulouse Lautrec has opened. Two dancers from the Moulin Rouge in Paris – Mathilde Tutiaux and Lucy Monaghan – paid a special visit to Edinburgh to help launch Pin-Ups: Toulouse Lautrec and The Art of Celebrity, the National Galleries of Scotland’s first major exhibition to…
Read MoreWildcat Gin is set free into the wilds of Scotland
An award-winning Scots spirits business are continuing to grow their portfolio announcing the launch of Wildcat Gin. Whyte & Mackay has created a contemporary gin, featuring a Cat’s Claw botanical, which they say is perfect for consumers who want to #SeizeTheNight. Wildcat Gin’s release is the latest in a series of investments by Whyte &…
Read MoreFree cosmetic treatment on offer to 10 Scottish men
Ten ordinary men are being offered the unique opportunity to get free cosmetic treatment from Scotland’s face and body experts. Men aged 25-55 are being called upon by multi award-winning Dermal Clinic in Edinburgh to take part in a clinical trial, which will use dermal fillers to reduce the lines that run from the side…
Read MoreThe light fantastic gets off to a great start
This year’s Kirkcudbright Festival of Light has got off to a busy start. The first weekend attracted visitors to a range of events and attractions including workshops to make lanterns for next Saturday’s parade and fireworks. The coming days promise activities and entertainments of all kinds, leading up to Sunday’s finale which will be a…
Read MoreFirst class vegan options at The Ivy on the Square
Restaurants all over Scotland are waking up to the fact there’s a growing demand for vegan options on their menu. Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square is no different. No longer are vegan and vegetarian meals an after-thought, or, indeed, not even a consideration, as the hospitality sector looks to cater for all. The Ivy…
Read MoreThe Cramond Residence officially opens
Edinburgh’s newest care home is today officially opening its doors and welcoming its first residents. The much-anticipated Cramond Residence offers 74 luxury en-suite bedrooms and will provide the highest quality person-centred nursing care for older people in the capital. Now, having filled a number of key positions before opening, the residence is recruiting for a…
Read MoreLifestyle brand set to open second Scottish hotel
A hotel chain’s lifestyle brand which began in Scotland is set to open its second outlet. Marriott’s Moxy Hotels has appointed Glaswegian Ross Saunders to lead the launch of the new 181 bedroomed Glasgow Moxy. The new hotel is due to open in the Merchant district of the city on November 13. Aged 32, Ross…
Read MoreOur property of the week is truly impressive
A beautiful six bedroom family home with a separate office wing, and a large fully enclosed and secluded garden is now for sale. Presented for sale by Simpson & Marwick, Cherrytrees is conveniently located close to the train station and high street in North Berwick, and is within easy reach of the town’s popular beaches…
Read MoreFree breakfast to mark World Porridge Day
Edinburgh’s Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is celebrating World Porridge Day this week by handing out free mini pots of the country’s national breakfast. On Wednesday, 10 October, between 9am and 10am, hungry commuters and visitors to the capital will get the chance to kick start their day with a complimentary bite-size portion of this warming…
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