Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Who fancies a game of Prosecco Pong this summer?
We all enjoy a game of ping pong – so get ready for Edinburgh’s first Prosecco Pong contest! The organisers of Assembly’s Edinburgh Food Festival have announced plans to stage the capital’s first Prosecco Pong Contest as part of the annual foodie event, which takes place at Assembly George Square Gardens, 25-29 July. Festival organisers…
Read MoreBringing people together at the heart of campaign
A leading Scotch whisky firm’s new advertising campaign will focus on why its drams are the perfect choice for bringing people together. Drawing on the fact that Johnnie Walker whiskies are crafted by bringing together some of the best individual whiskies from the four corners of Scotland, the campaign celebrates what happens when great whiskies…
Read MorePrepare for a fantastic RSNO Solo performance
Music from the latest Star Wars film will be performed live for the first time outside of the USA this week. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) will play from the score of Solo – A Star Wars Story to audiences in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. The RSNO will present the Rest-of-World premiere of a…
Read MoreThere’s a new top three at the whisky experience
A triumvirate of whisky women are now running Edinburgh’s acclaimed Scotch Whisky Experience. As it celebrates 30 years of operation, Edinburgh’s five star visitor attraction, The Scotch Whisky Experience, is announcing three senior promotions. Susan Morrison has been appointed as CEO alongside two others who now join the board, Julie Trevisan Hunter becomes marketing director…
Read MoreUnder the bridge: inside London’s newest winery
Peter Ranscombe visits Blackbook winery in Battersea to find out how English grapes are being turned into high-quality wines in the most urban of settings. DURING my travels for Scottish Field, I’ve tasted wines on the hillsides of California and France, Romania and Turkey, but never under a railway arch in Battersea – until now.…
Read MoreA delicious summer of food festivals is on its way
A summer of food weekends are on their way to Fife. The Bowhouse Food Weekends return for a second series. Situated just outside St Monans in Fife, on the Balcaskie Estate, Bowhouse Food Weekends are unique indoor events, providing an opportunity to see, discuss, taste and buy the best local food and drink in a…
Read MoreTalented Highland designers bring their talents home
Highland talent is coming together to bring couture to Fort William this Saturday. Fashion designers Lorna Gillies and Gemma Carver, who are both from Lochaber, recently decided to come back to their homeland to start their businesses. After both studying in the field of fashion and gaining industry experience in other countries, they showcased at Scotland Re:designed in…
Read MoreScots comedian swaps Love Island for the Festival
An Edinburgh comedian whose voice is entertaining the nation each night is set to return home for the Festival. Iain Stirling is currently narrating the fourth series of ITV2’s smash-hit BAFTA-winning Love Island each night at 9pm, alongside hosting a second series of physical comedy entertainment show CelebAbility this summer. Following recording in Mallorca, Iain…
Read MoreFirst flight from China touches down in Scotland
Today is a momentous day in Scottish aviation as the first-ever direct flight from China touched down at Edinburgh Airport. The four-weekly, year-round service with Hainan Airlines to Beijing Capital International Airport is Scotland’s first connection to the Far East. It is a major boost for tourism in Scotland and increases business links with the…
Read MoreChildren enjoyed a taste of Scotland at their big picnic
More than 100 young people gathered at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo to launch the 2018 One Planet Picnic celebrations. This is an initiative which is set to get people from all over Scotland discovering the great tastes of seasonal food and local harvests, and is run by environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful. Young members of the…
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