Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
A new oasis of calm in the heart of the city
The spa at The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square Hotel is a brand spanking new oasis of calm. The pool area with sauna and steam room are lovely if you have time. The spa offers treatments from Oskia and ishga. I plumped for the Signature Oskia Glow Facial, £90 for 80 minutes, promising anti-ageing properties and to leave…
Read MoreA taste of Sicily menu arrives for the autumn
Scots chef Nico Simeone has looked to his Italian roots to bring a haven of taste and authenticity to his restaurants. True to his Italian roots, Nico belives the culture of a country is best reflected in its cuisines, so will bring a haven of taste and authenticity to Six by Nico this autumn as he…
Read MoreEdinburgh gets ready for a cocktail week
As the capital waves goodbye to one festival, preparations are well underway to welcome the next. From 15– 21 October, over 80 bars across the city including Harvey Nichols, Tigerlily, Dragonfly, The Voyage of Buck, The Voodoo Rooms and The Grand Café, will take part in Edinburgh Cocktail Week as they each design a signature…
Read MoreWatch the opening night of the V&A Dundee
The opening of Dundee’s spectacular V&A Dundee museum is to be featured in a special live television show. The 90 minute programme from BBC Scotland will showcase the extravaganza. Presented by Edith Bowman, The Opening of V&A Dundee will kick off at 9pm on BBC Two Scotland with the action from Dundee on Friday, September…
Read MoreFirm announces new Scottish Borders office in Melrose
Global property consultancy Knight Frank has announced the relocation of its Lauder office to a new branch in Melrose. James Denne, partner and head of the Knight Frank Lauder office, relocated with his team on 31 August. James joined Knight Frank in 1998 and has exceptional experience across the Scottish Borders. His career in the…
Read MoreSome equestrian excellence at a private property
A beautiful cottage offering first class equestrian facilities is now available, located in a delightfully private sheltered rural Fife setting. Presented for sale by Galbraith, and having been significantly improved by the current owner, Cunnoquhie Cottage is a charming rural property situated in a lovely private situation and surrounded by some glorious countryside. Cunnoquhie Cottage…
Read MoreA beginner’s guide to aesthetics procedures
Aesthetic treatments used to be something of a taboo, but in 2018, that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Thanks to a host of celebrities opting for enhancement using muscle-relaxing or dermal filler injectables, it’s now become much more common for women to opt for ‘tweakments’ or subtle cosmetic augmentations. But why has the…
Read MoreScottish Opera’s new season opens with Rigoletto
Scottish Opera’s 2018/19 season is set to begin with Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto. A revival of the 2011 production by award-winning director Matthew Richardson and designer Jon Morrell, it will open at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on October 18, before the production tours to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Inverness. This tragic tale of seduction and revenge, set…
Read MoreOlivier Award winner is new arts academy patron
An Olivier Award-winner has become the first patron of a Scottish academy of performing arts. The Edinburgh-based MGA Academy of Performing Arts has announced world-famous performer Peter Schaufuss has taken on the role, with the goal of continuing the trend of having coached some of the UK’s prominent young performers. The Olivier Award-winning ballet dancer,…
Read MoreWhisky heavyweight to push firm’s growth
A Scotch whisky firm has appointed a new global travel retail director, who has been charged with driving the ambitious growth strategy of the company’s portfolio of premium spirits. Ian Macleod Distillers has announced William Ovens has taken on the post. He brings extensive experience to his new role. For the past four years William…
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