Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
A haunting we will go in the home of Halloween
Transylvania might have Count Dracula and Salem might have its witches; but Scotland is arguably the home of Halloween – or Samhain as it was originally known. It will also play host to many thrills, chills and scary events this 31 October. Halloween originates from the ancient Celts’ celebrations and is based on their ‘Feast…
Read MoreThis Scottish mansion is a work of art
A Scots Baronial mansion transformed into a work of art is now available on the property market. Presented for sale by Savills, The Gart is a handsome stone built Scots baronial country house which dates from 1835. An original, smaller house was designed on the site by William Burn. It was substantially rebuilt and enlarged…
Read MoreYou could live in a very big house in the country
A beautiful Scottish country house dating from 1840 is now available for purchase. Presented by Strutt and Parker, Moulinalmond, by Almondbank, Perthshire, has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and three reception rooms. The property is being sold in two lots, the first being Moulinalmond House itself, with grounds totalling 11.8 acres, while the second lot is…
Read MoreÂŁ3million fish and chip restaurant sets opening date
A prominent Edinburgh restaurant group is bringing a new concept to the capital’s Old Town. Vittoria Group, the company behind popular restaurants La Favorita, Divino Enoteca, Vittoria George IV Bridge and Vittoria on the Walk, as well as Taste of Italy, will open the new restaurant named Bertie’s on Victoria Street in the former St…
Read MorePolished recording from a musically mature group
Released last month, Free One is the debut album from five thoroughly seasoned musicians. Each is highly accomplished in their art, with the mandolin of Laura-Beth Salter and guitarist Jenn Butterworth providing the rhythmic drive to support the silky fiddles provided by Aileen Gobbi, Fiona MacAskill and Laura Wilkie. From the opening atmospheric strains of Aileen’s Nonna Pina…
Read MoreIf you love Italian food, it’s time to go West Room
Italy’s answer to Spanish tapas have finally arrived in the capital city. The West Room, Edinburgh’s first Cicchetti bar, has opened in the heart of the West End. Based on Melville Place, owner Stefano Pieraccini works with the philosophy that drinks should always be served with good, homemade food. Cooking up Italian tapas dishes to…
Read MoreTheir beer is well bread on the Isle of Bute
An island-based brewery is helping build Scotland’s reputation as a leading proponent of the circular economy. Bute Brew Co have put circular economy principles into practice with their Thorough Bread, which is made using leftover bread. The 5.1% alcohol craft beer is made from unsold loaves of bread donated from the local Co-operative store. Backed…
Read MoreYour poetry could take you to the Isle of Arran
The clock is ticking until the opening of award-winning whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers’ new facility in Lagg – and you could be there on the big day! Isle of Arran Distillers has teamed up with Scottish Field to find the official poem for their new Lagg Distillery. The winning entry will take pride…
Read MoreScots chef takes third place and People’s Choice award
A Scottish chef returned home the National Chef of the Year competition clutching a prize. At the Restaurant Show, Derek Johnstone, head chef at Borthwick Castle, in Gorebridge, near Edinburgh, came away with third place in the prestigious competition. The National Chef of the Year is the UK’s most prestigious and respected culinary competition, with…
Read MoreA celebration of Scottish storytelling
The 30th Scottish International Storytelling Festival is all set to take place, with the promise of ‘Growing Stories.’ The was launched at Dr Neil’s Garden, in Duddingston Village, in east Edinburgh, with performers, partners and curious public in attendance to hear about the rich, eclectic programme for 2018. It will run from 19-31 October. Growing Stories…
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