Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Art galleries looking to broaden their canvas
The National Galleries of Scotland is looking for a creative partner to help refresh its image. They are looking for an outside firm which can match its ambitious vision and help them to reach and engage more audiences and diverse groups via a refreshed brand. A new visual identity and tone of voice across all…
Read MoreIt was a very pleasant Fringe for the Pleasance
With its biggest and boldest ever programme, it has been a successful Fringe for the Pleasance. With 5537 performances of 270 productions, record ticket sales and a trophy cabinet of awards that include Fringe Firsts and both annual Edinburgh Comedy Awards, the eclectic programme celebrated brilliant newcomers alongside acclaimed international artists. In only its second…
Read MoreUnderbelly celebrates its Fringe success
A Fringe venue which spent over ÂŁ500,000 on 2018 shows this year has been delighted with its best year of awards, critical reception and ticket sales. Over 200 shows, 17 awards and nominations, over ÂŁ40,000 raised for charities, over 500 four and five star reviews made 2018 a terrific Fringe for Underbelly and its companies…
Read MoreA passion for fabric and love of India led to The Block Hut
Having worked in the fabric industry and fallen in love with India, Perthshire’s Amy McPhail has managed to combine the two for her new business venutre. She recently started her own business The Block Hut, selling contemporary block printed textiles designed by Amy and made in India. A former pupil of St Leonard’s in St…
Read MoreInternational guest takes Tattoo’s official salute
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has marked its international ties with the Middle East at the weekend. It welcomed Oman’s Minister for Culture and Heritage, His Highness Sayyid Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, to take the official salute on Saturday, during the final show of this year’s world-famous military spectacle. His Highness was also invited…
Read MoreGood and Proper Deli passes the bacon roll test
Walking through Stockbridge it’s not hard to find a seat in a coffee shop as there are so many of them. There are the ubiquitous big brands and there are a wide range of independents now with a relatively new kid on the block called The Good & Proper Deli Co run by Sally. With…
Read MoreGood food lovers will find their Spiritualist home
The north east’s newest bar and restaurant has opened its doors. The Spiritualist, situated on Langstane Place, brings new vibes to Aberdeen, offering an outstanding drinks menu alongside delicious food. The venue comes from the owners of some of Scotland’s best bars, including Copper Blossom in Edinburgh and Church on the Hill in Glasgow. Specialising…
Read MoreThese coffee cocktails will keep you awake
A Scots restaurant is preparing for National Coffee Day with a new menu of limited edition coffee cocktails. In September, Edinburgh’s Dine will be serving some delicious caffeine-injected cocktails. From the classic Vodka Espresso to a milky Flat White Martini or a strong and short Espresso Ristretto, the multi-award winning luxury brasserie and cocktail lounge…
Read MoreStirlingshire mansion is a true work of art
A Scots Baronial mansion transformed into a work of art is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills, The Gart is a handsome stone built Scots baronial country house which dates from 1835. An original, smaller house was designed on the site by William Burn. It was substantially rebuilt and enlarged after a…
Read MoreDog’s nose can snuffle a truffle at secret farm
Truffle production in Scotland may still be in its infancy, but Edinburgh is ahead of the game and already finding buried black gold. When you imagine hunting for truffles you may well picture a stereotypically brusque and weathered Frenchman, sporting fewer digits than he was born with, following a huge hairy pig as it grunts…
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