Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Sheep sculptures in ‘Flock to the Show’ public art trail heading to their final locations
More than 35 sheep sculptures which have travelled through Scotland as part of the ‘Flock to the Show’ public art trail are heading to their final locations. The sculptures were commissioned by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) – the body that organises the Royal Highland Show – in order to promote…
Read MoreJeweller Hamilton & Inches launches new collection using Scottish gold
Jeweller Hamilton & Inches has launched a new collection made using Scottish gold. The gold was extracted from Scotgold Resources’ Cononish Gold Mine in Tyndrum, Scotland’s first and only gold mine. It was then handcrafted into the ten piece collection in the goldsmith workshop above the Hamilton & Inches showroom in Edinburgh. Each of the…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Award success, Macallan scented candles and more
Artist decanter Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, The Glenturret, has released a whisky decanter in collaboration with master glass makers Lalique and renowned American artist James Turrell. The Eight Decades decanters were created as a celebration of the artist’s eightieth year, with just 80 available world wide. It is the first time the celebrated artist has…
Read MoreQ&A with chef Roy Brett of Ondine Oyster & Grill
Chef Roy Brett has worked at some of the best restaurants in the UK including the Savoy Grill in London and Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he opened his own restaurant, Ondine Oyster & Grill in 2009. Here he talks to Scottish Field about his favourite summer ingredients…
Read MoreApartment on one of Edinburgh’s most iconic streets up for sale
A Georgian apartment on one of the most iconic streets in Edinburgh’s old town has gone on the market for nearly £1million. The historic three bedroom home at Ramsay Garden is nestled below Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile. The A-listed apartment building is known for its prominent position overlooking Princes Street…
Read MoreSir Walter Scott desk seal could fetch £18,000 at auction
A rare 200-year-old desk seal belonging to Sir Walter Scott could fetch up to £18,000 when it goes under the hammer this week. The finely carved hand seal is from Scott’s personal desk seal at Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders and is believed to date back to his knighthood in 1820. It is set…
Read MoreWhat’s on: Whisky tastings, Scottish Opera and more
A round up of what’s on in Scotland this month plus some exciting announcements. The Mercat Grill in East Lothian is celebrating World Whisky Day on 20 May with a tasting event. For those able to attend the tasting in person, there will be a two-course steak dinner, followed by a tasting session comprising…
Read MoreRare Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town hits the market
A Georgian townhouse that lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site has gone on the market for nearly £2.5million. Buyers have a rare opportunity to snap up the property which is situated in one of Edinburgh’s most coveted addresses in the New Town. The row of classical terraced houses on Carlton Terrace were designed around…
Read MoreFirst edition James Robertson novel up for grabs at charity book sale
Scotland’s largest charity book sale opens this weekend – with highlights including a first edition of James Robertson’s Booker Prize listed novel. The sale, which has been going for 51 years and is the oldest in the country, will open in Edinburgh on 13 May and feature thousands of books from every genre. Since its…
Read MorePhotographer Soo Burnell returns to Edinburgh with new exhibition
Scottish photographer Soo Burnell is returning to Edinburgh with a stunning new exhibition which pays homage to the city she grew up in. Burnell has been capturing the beauty of Edinburgh for more than 20 years and will be back this June with her exhibition I am home at the Saorsa Gallery in Stockbridge. The…
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