Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
The best pre-university qualification for students
What is the easiest route into a Scottish university? A hot topic in today’s world and deliberated by families across the UK as they decide which school – and which curriculum route – will suit their child and provide them with the best opportunity of securing a coveted Scottish university place. Regardless of exam qualification,…
Read MoreWalker Slater to reveal autumn/ winter fashions
The new autumn/winter collection from Walker Slater are to be revealed at an Edinburgh hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered with the tweed-tailor specialists to showcase its latest designs at an exclusive fashion show in the stunning surrounds of the world-famous, Peacock Alley. Hosted by Forth One breakfast presenter, Arlene Stuart will…
Read MoreYou can try the 51 finalists in our whisky challenge
There’s not long to go until we find out the winners of this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge. Our expert judging panel of nine met last week at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s Vaults, to go through the finalists. They were presented with a total of 51 drams on Friday, and carefully went through them,…
Read MoreScottish coast is the secret star of Hollywood film
Hollywood star Glen Close is being tipped for her first Oscar, in her new film which was filmed in Scotland. The Wife was filmed in Dumfries and Galloway, and is due for release this week. It tells the story of a woman questioning her life choices as she falls into the shadow of her Nobel…
Read MoreNo disappointment with seafood at The Fishmarket
I’ve seen a few whoppers in my life, but The Fishmarket was the biggest ever. It was described as simply ‘Fruits of the Sea, a selection of today’s fresh seafood served over ice’, but when our seafood platter starter (£54) arrived, it turned out to be a groaning trencher filled with ice and topped with…
Read MoreKayaking raises funds and awareness of festival
Fundraising is underway in a bid to create a 100% renewable energy powered festival in 2019. Two women embarked on a mighty kayak challenge from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise funds and awareness for renewable energy. Clemence Cocquet, founder and CEO of Scapa Fest, the UK’s Yoga and Adventure Festival, and ambassador Anna Neubert-Wood kayaked…
Read MoreWeaving world will descend on Scotland for award
Scotland is to host the 2019 Cordis Award, the biggest international award for tapestry weaving. The judging panel for the honour has now been revealed. Miranda Harvey, who co-founded the Cordis award with husband Ian Rankin, has been an amateur weaver for several years and will once again convene the judging panel consisting of: Fiona Mathison, former…
Read MoreMuseum will host a series of artist talks
The Scottish Maritime Museum is to host another artist talk at an afternoon event this Saturday (29 September). Helen Bellany, artist and partner of the critically acclaimed artist, the late John Bellany, will be the next to headline the Museum’s current series of talks. During the event, which is led in association with Tidelines Book…
Read MoreSwan Lake and Giselle come direct from Siberia
The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia are bringing some cold comfort to Scotland. Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia and accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet will perform Giselle and Swan Lake when they play at the Edinburgh Playhouse. On 7 March next year, they will perform Giselle…
Read MoreExhibition sees a dozen artists respond to Paolozzi
A new art exhibition is being staged as 12 Royal Scottish Academicians respond to the work of Scottish-Italian artist, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. Conversations with Paolozzi will run at the Royal Scottish Academy on The Mound until 28 October, featuring the work of Michael Agnew, William Brotherston, Alfons Bytautas, Doug Cocker, Michael Doherty, Graham Fagen, Paul…
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