Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Cult film is back on Scotland’s big screens
A cult film is to be screened in Scottish cinemas to mark the 20th anniverary of its release. The Coen brothers’ cult classic hit The Big Lebowski will be back in cinemas from Monday, 24 September, to celebrate its anniversary. Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, this hilariously twisted comedy-thriller stars Jeff Bridges, John…
Read MoreA double Scottish date for Canadian singer
A rising Canadian singer/songwriter is coming to Scotland for two gigs. As well as performing a collection of numbers from his third album Beautiful Tragedy, set to be released on Friday, Josh Taerk will also be playing hits from his back catalogue. Since his first album, Josh (released 2014), he has always found new ways…
Read MoreA night of Russian music coming to Scotland
The Russian State Symphony Orchestra is coming to Scotland as part of mighty all-Russian programme. On Sunday, 14 October, they will performed at 3pm at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, when they will perform the Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite, Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, and Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2. The opening new of the Usher Hall’s new Sunday…
Read MoreBake Off Extra Slice’s Tom Allen back in Scotland
He’s known for his sharp dress sense and acerbic wit, and now Great British Bake Off – The Professionals host and stand-up comedian Tom Allen is coming to Scotland. Tom will be gracing the stage in Arbroath next month, following his sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, as well as his highly-acclaimed UK Tour in…
Read MoreYou ‘can’ do your bit to support cancer charity
A famous Scottish food brand will be donating a proportion of sales to its charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support. Marking the food brand’s 150th anniversary, the on-pack activity on cans of Baxters Food Group’s Favourites soups range is part of a fundraising pledge which will see the family-run food producer raise over ÂŁ100,000 for the…
Read MoreThe wildlife roaming the streets of our cities
At first glance, Scotland’s capital city may not seem like a haven for wildlife, but look a little closer and there’s plenty to be found. From the skies, to the sea, to the cobbled streets of the city itself, there’s a wild side of Edinburgh just waiting to be explored. The term urban wildlife brings…
Read MoreLeaving no stone unturned in jewellery business
Bespoke jewellery designer Moira Patience is the go-to girl when it comes to creating something truly unique. A hidden gem in Edinburgh’s New Town is the showroom of jewellery designer Moira Patience on Hill Street. Moira launched her business in 2013 having learned her craft at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, followed…
Read MoreWhy fans of fossils are heading to Edinburgh
Like the products it sells, Mr Wood’s Fossils is a rare find in a country like Scotland. Opened in the Old Town in 1987 by famous fossil hunter Stan Wood, the shop is an Edinburgh institution and has a reliable customer base ranging from seasoned collectors seeking out an obscure Peruvian blastoid, to young children…
Read MoreHead chefs work together for unique dining
A Scottish hotel is to celebrate autumn with a new dynamic dining experience. Following the successful dynamic dining experience at the beginning of the summer, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian will be holding its second Moveable Food evening on Wednesday, 26 September. The menu will include a three course dinner with paired wines and…
Read MoreSo much to see and do in Scotland this autumn
As the leaves on the trees turn red, gold and brown, now is the perfect time to see Scotland’s famous autumn colours and explore during this beautiful time of year. Autumn is an enchanting time across Scotland; the leaves turn from luscious green to rich red, gold and fiery orange, there is no better time…
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