Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Still time to enter the 2018 Edinburgh Moonwalk
Edinburgh Castle will be in the pink next month – quite literally. The iconic building will turn pink on the night of Saturday 9 June, in honour of thousands of women, men and young walkers taking part in the 13th MoonWalk Scotland. MoonWalk Scotland is a fantastic night walk, giving participants the chance to experience…
Read MoreScots opted for Iceland over the Bahamas
Research has revealed that in 2017 the people of Edinburgh searched for trips to Iceland more than Brazil, China and even the Bahamas! Analysis conducted by private tour and adventure group Hidden Iceland, revealed that searches regarding trips to Iceland were made from Edinburgh more often than anywhere else in the UK. The research found…
Read MoreSupermarket has its third festival of Scottish beers
A supermarket is toasting the Scottish craft beer industry by holding its third in-store Isle of Ale festival. Lidl UK has announced the event, starting today, which will see brewers throughout the country benefiting from a combined business deal worth ÂŁ75,000. The twice annual celebration of Scottish craft beer features a collection of 19 beers…
Read MoreNew Scottish gin gets a capital launch
A new Scottish gin was launched earlier this month in the heart of the capital. Kinrara Distillery launched into Edinburgh with a gathering of friends at Kin Bar on Barony Street. Those invited got to meet Wee Alice, the Kinrara still named after the mother of the co-founders of Kinrara Distillery and sample the new…
Read MoreJacket with style and substance is the wheel deal
An Edinburgh couple’s love of cycling inspired them to launch a stylish commuter jacket packed with features. Meander Apparel launched its commuter jacket on Indiegogo.com, offering a multi-functional performance jacket that is equally suited to the style-conscious commuter or weekend adventurer. Meander was founded by husband and wife team, Jill and Steve Henry. Jill boasts…
Read MoreScottish Opera premier will be all Greek in New York
Opera fans will have the chance to see Scottish Opera and Opera Ventures’ co-production of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Greek in the Big Apple this December when it makes its US debut. Following the success of the production at the 2017 Edinburgh International Festival, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House will host four…
Read MoreA collision that could cost you ‘deer’
Motorists are being warned to slow down and look out for deer on the Scottish roads. The number of road accidents involving deer has previously reached its peak in May and June. Scottish National Heritage say that young deer are often on the move at this time of the year as they seek out homes…
Read MoreBand pays tribute to Scots Manchester attack victim
Skipinnish has released a charity single in memory of Manchester attack victim, Eilidh MacLeod. One year on from the attack at Manchester Arena, the Scottish trad band are raising funds to help build a permanent memorial on the teenager’s home island, Barra. In the wake of the tragedy, Angus MacPhail – accordionist and founder of Skipinnish…
Read MoreFine Dining Chef of the Year honour goes to Daniel
Daniel Ashmore, head chef at The Pompadour by Galvin, was awarded Fine Dining Chef of the Year at the Scottish Food Awards. With a wealth of experience, Chef Dan has worked for various top kitchens in London including Michelin-starred restaurants, Tom Aikens, The Square in Mayfair and La Trompette. Moving to Edinburgh, Dan worked at…
Read MoreTry our fantastic recipe for roast grouse
Husband and wife restaurant owners, Paul and Lisa Wedgwood know that creating fabulous food is easy when you’re part of a winning team – and here we have a tasty recipe for you to try. There’s a world of incredible restaurants out there to explore, and in his lifelong cooking career Paul Wedgwood has been lucky enough to work…
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