Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Book review – The A-Z of Edinburgh
Part of Amberley’s A-Z series, A-Z of Edinburgh offers a well-rounded look into Scotland’s capital through succinct, informative pieces on its monuments, various locations, and remarkable people. Lisa Sibbald’s alphabetical selection, with Sean Connery, Dolly the Sheep, and Arthur Conan Doyle next to one another, makes for an interesting read. A treat for anyone looking to…
Read MoreScottish Land and Estates appoints new support officer
A new regional support officer for South East Scotland and the Borders has been appointed by Scottish Land & Estates. Clare Sturla joins the land-based business organisation from the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC), where she served as Agri and Rural Affairs Manager. Prior to her time at SAYFC, Clare worked for Members…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 years of constantly moving art
One of the most delightful things about art is that it never stays still. For the past four decades, that’s definitely been the case for the Travelling Gallery Forty years of the Travelling Gallery is celebrated and showcased in a new exhibition at the City Art Centre, forming part of Edinburgh Art Festival, running from…
Read MoreNaomi’s free Fringe show will make a big impression
Rising star Naomi McDonald is set to make a big impression at the Fringe this summer. Naomi will be giving her take on Melania Trump, and audiences will find out what may have happened if the American First Lady loved Scotland so much that she refused to fly home to the White House – and…
Read MoreLeave your sword for Game of Thrones parody
Game of Thrones is one of the biggest TV shows in the world, and a musical parody is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Following three total sell-out years – with extra shows included – and a five star sell-out run at this year’s Adelaide Fringe, alongside sell-out shows in LA and Chicago, Thrones!, the…
Read MoreAn attractive lodge bungalow in Perthshire
A detached lodge bungalow in a semi-rural Highland Perthshire setting is now on the property market. Presented by Bell Ingram, Banvie House is a detached bungalow, constructed around 2002. It has a floor area of about 142 m2. The traditional appearance is externally finished with smooth render, a pitched slated roof and the windows are…
Read MoreInterior designer’s eclectic tastes create unique home
Interior designer Xanthe Weir owns this stylish apartment in one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian townhouses on Royal Terrace. The two-bedroom property features a modern sitting room, bespoke kitchen, dining room, large bathroom, utility room and exterior courtyard. It was the first of the terraces on this street to be built by William Playfair, and Xanthe’s…
Read MoreBook review – 1824: The World’s First Football Club
Queen’s Park Football Club are acknowledged as Scotland’s oldest football club, having been founded in 1867. But Hampden Park’s finest weren’t the first team in the land. The Foot-Ball Club which was formed in Edinburgh in 1824, the world’s first known organisation dedicated to football. It was founded by John Hope, a student lawyer, and…
Read MoreYou can’t help but take note of Susie’s work
Calligrapher and painter Susie Leiper is surrounded by quills and a range of Chinese brushes in her bright Edinburgh New Town mews studio. You may not think that you’ve ever seen Susie’s work, but you definitely have. It was Susie’s fair hand that produced the Gaelic poetry calligraphy on the new Royal Bank of Scotland…
Read MoreEnjoy comfortable modern living in a stylish home
A modern family home with flexible accommodation, spacious entertaining rooms and outstanding scenery is now available. Hollybank House near Kinross, presented by Galbraith is a modern styled house which provides impressive and flexible living space with the benefit of naturally light rooms. The house is set in an elevated position and has high quality and…
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