A 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…

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Get 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.…

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Espresso 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 cafĂ© specialities right here in Scotland. After years of Edinburgh’s growing Greek population demanding authentic Mediterranean tastes in the capital,…

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This mansion house will cost you over ÂŁ2million

A magnificent contemporary mansion house with far reaching views to the Firth of Forth, set in extensive landscaped gardens, is now available. Presented to the market by Savills, 44 Archerfield was built to exacting standards and completed in 2008. The design has blended the clean lines of modern design with the comfort and character of…

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Offers over ÂŁ1.495million for this stunning home

An impressive contemporary detached property, set in a conservation village close to Edinburgh City, is now for sale. Presented to the market by Strutt & Parker, Romanach is an impressive contemporary property which was designed by David Waugh of the Edinburgh architectural firm Sir Frank Mehers & Partners. It draws on Dutch influences, which can…

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Home in mature gardens with plenty of office space

This impressive stone built house with a large, mature and productive garden sits in a prominent position in the heart of a coastal town. Presented to the market by Paris Steele, this unique B Listed property, Glenorchy House, at 15 Glenorchy Road, North Berwick, offers generous residential space over the first and second floors and…

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Peaceful countryside and a home with charm

A charming steading conversion surrounded by tranquil countryside has been brought to the property market. Commanding wonderful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, 2 The Cotts is quietly positioned in a lovely rural setting with generous garden, about two miles to the north of Anstruther in the heart of Fife’s sought-after and picturesque East Neuk.…

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Scottish charity walk is helping cancer patients

Women and men in Scotland are keeping their hair during chemotherapy treatment, thanks to Scalp Coolers provided by Walk the Walk. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the charity is raising awareness of these amazing machines which can prevent or reduce hair loss for people undergoing certain types of chemotherapy treatment. For many patients, losing their…

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A tasty dessert to perk up your mouth

Tim and Anna Dover, the husband and wife team behind The Roost restaurant, are content with what they have in Bridge of Earn. But Tim assures me that he’s always looking to up his offering. He has been inspired by the Nordic style of cuisine during a recent trip to Copenhagen. Tim is now making…

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Ultimate runners’ sightseeing tour of Edinburgh

The ultimate running tour of Scotland’s capital city returns for its second outing on Sunday 21 October. The Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE), staged by Rat Race Adventure Sports, the UK’s largest operator of mass participation, urban and wilderness adventure challenges, is back with a few exciting changes to its 55km (approx. 34 mile) route.…

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