Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Historic links to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
A beautiful country house with links to two of teh most famous Scots in history has come to the market. Moulinalmond, on the banks of the River Almond in Perthshire, in an area known for its associations with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, is now for sale through Strutt & Parker. In a county…
Read MoreDistillery opens its doors for cocktail week
Sweetdram is to open its distillery to the public for the first time as part of Edinburgh Cocktail Week. Sweetdram is welcoming in those who enjoy progressive, flavour driven spirits as its exciting new distillery will be offering tours and sampling sessions during this year’s Edinburgh Cocktail Week, encouraging all to Drink Different. After beginning…
Read MoreThis is beautifully restored 17th century home
An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over ÂŁ1million. Northfield House, in Prestonpans, East Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enchanting family house in excellent order in delightful and secluded garden grounds of 1.74 acres.…
Read MoreRare Macallan sells for almost ÂŁ850,000 at auction
A bottle of the extremely rare The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 60 year old sold for a world record price of ÂŁ848,750 at auction today. The rarity was sold at Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh, after it had been estimated that it would sell from between ÂŁ700,000-900,000. The previous world record was set by Bonhams…
Read MoreExhibition marks anti-slavery campaigner’s birth
The 200th anniversary of the birth of anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass is to be celebrated at the National Library of Scotland from Thursday, 4 October. In a world-first, items from the Frederick Douglass family collection will be on public display. The letters, speeches and photographs from the Walter O. and Linda Evans Collection, which until…
Read MoreRadhuni named Scotland’s best Asian restaurant
An Edinburgh restaurant been named Regional Winner for Scotland, at the 2018 Asian Restaurant Takeaway Awards, after a grand award show in London. It’s another top honour for The Radhuni, of Loanhead, Edinburgh, as back in April the Radhuni’s head chef, Ashok Ram, won Chef of The Year at the Scottish Curry Awards and, and…
Read MoreFelicity goes nuts after success at the Fringe
One of the Fringe’s favourite comedians, Felicity Ward, is hyped up, jumped up and ready to Bust a Nut on her second ever nationwide tour. Fresh from great reviews and an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination at this year’s festival, she will be coming to Glasgow and Edinburgh later this month. Since her last tour, Felicity…
Read MoreA cool, relaxed eaterie which is perfect for foodies
Darren Murray, head chef of Norn, which previously occupied this nook of Henderson Street in Leith, has reopened the space as Borough, a contemporary neighbourhood eatery with European flair. The small and larger dishes, priced roughly between the ÂŁ5 and ÂŁ14 mark, are elegant yet laid-back and perfect for sharing. Combining a rainbow of textures…
Read MoreA home linked to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
A beautiful country house occupying a spectacular arboreal setting in Perthshire has come to the market. Moulinalmond, on the banks of the River Almond in an area known for its associations with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, is now for sale through Strutt & Parker. In a county famous for trees, Moulinalmond stands out.…
Read MoreEntrepreneur plays her part in ÂŁ1million fundraiser
A Scots entrepreneur joined Sir Richard Branson on a charity fundraiser that raised more than ÂŁ1million. Jill Henry, the founder of urban cycle clothing brand Meander Apparel, joined Sir Richard and his son Sam, in completing the month-long Virgin Strive Challenge 2018 at the weekend, to support the Big Change Charitable Trust. The endurance adventure began…
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