Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Summer ice cream sales given a big boost
The hot weather brought a welcome return for Mackie’s of Scotland as it had its brightest summer in more than 30 years. As the mercury rose and the country enjoyed its sunniest May since records began, the Aberdeenshire firm has seen its sales heat up accordingly, after breaking record sales for a single month. Records…
Read MoreA feast for your ears with Music at Paxton
A summer festival of top class international chamber musicis taking place in Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed next month. Music at Paxton, being held from 13–22 July, will feature daily concerts offering an intimate, friendly and relaxed experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery. With its large, domed…
Read MoreA whisky selection for Society’s birthday
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is being given a 21 bottle salute to mark its 35th anniversary. Whisky legend Charlie MacLean has personally selected a batch of 21 new single cask bottlings for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations. The whiskies, which range in age from eight to 29…
Read MoreExceptional value is at the heart of Chez Jules
There are many places in Edinburgh offering exquisite French food with a matching price, but Chez Jules offers exceptional value. This city centre basement eaterie is owned by Pierre Levicky (of Pierre Victoire fame), and provides good bistro favourites at sensible prices. Noisy and invariably packed, it features checked tablecloths and candles in bottles but…
Read MoreIt’s big, bold, bright and very hard to miss
Motorists may have spotted a caravan that’s hard to miss if they’ve been driving to Edinburgh. The McCooravan has been making its way through the Argyll Forrest en route to the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston this week. An artistic collaboration between two homegrown brands, Argyll Holidays has teamed up with the talented Steven Brown…
Read MoreFrom top tourist attraction to knight club
Edinburgh Castle will be seen in in a new light when it becomes a knight club. As part of Year of Young People celebrations, the historic venue will host Knight at the Castle, an 18-and-over event featuring young Scottish creative talent and offering a vibrant mix of activities, DJs and roaming performers, bars, street food…
Read MoreB listed former manse in a private location
A grade B listed former church manse is for sale in the heart of Scotland. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Glebe House is a detached, early 19th century (circa 1820), building designed by William Burn and built of stone under slate roofs. The house occupies a private location with views over the surrounding countryside. It…
Read MoreScots distillery to open Beijing’s first gin bar
A Scots firm is to open the first-ever dedicated gin bar in Beijing. A brand-new venue to the popular Chaoyang District of Beijing, the Pickering’s Gin and Seafood Bar will showcase Pickering’s gins alongside fresh Scottish seafood in the cosmopolitan Sanlitun area of the Chinese Capital, on Saturday July 21. Following months of collaborative planning…
Read MoreA tasty little bite of France that’s très bien
La Garrigue is a French restauraunt in Edinburgh that’s worth a visit. However, if you’re looking for classic Gallic gastronomy, then this charming restaurant behind Waverley Station may not be for you. This establishment was the lovechild of chef-patron Jean Michel Gauffre and remains unashamedly dedicated to the food of the Languedoc region. Try the stuffed…
Read MoreThe Scottish TV series branded “thoroughly evil”
On 13 June 1979, a Scottish television drama was broadcast for the first time – leading TV watchdog Mary Whitehouse to brand it ‘thoroughly evil.’ Created by Glasgow writer Jack Gerson, The Omega Factor was The X Files of its day, being set in Edinburgh. The central character was journalist Tom Crane (James Hazeldine) and…
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