Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
ÂŁ3million 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…
Read MoreHistoric 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.…
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