Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Jacket 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…
Read MoreVisit to Outlander’s Scotland was just fan-tastic
A large group of international Outlander fans descended on Scotland during a 10-day tour of filming locations used in the hit TV show. Their visit co-incided with VisitScotland relaunching its biggest-ever set-jetting Outlander map. The Signet Library in Edinburgh, which was visited by the travelling fans, is one of seven new locations that feature in…
Read MoreOrganisations join forces for Scotland’s Plant Health Centre
A new organisation looking at the issues affecting Scotland’s plantlife has been officially launched. More than 60 experts and stakeholders from the diverse worlds of forestry, horticulture, the environment and agriculture today (Tuesday) gathered at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to hear about the aims and vision of a new virtual Plant Health Centre for…
Read MoreAn easy way to unlock some extra income
Home owners are being encouraged to earn extra money by letting out their houses. Owning your own home is a dream that many of us aspire to, but it’s one that’s becoming further out of reach – not only due to mounting purchase prices, but also to the increasing cost of running your own property.…
Read MoreRecently modernised Borders home is now on the market
Colterscleuch House is a traditional five-bedroom house which has recently undergone sympathetic modernisation and upgrading. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Colterscleuch House benefits from Biomass central heating with some RHI payments still to be received. It was re-plumbed and rewired during renovation along with a top rated energy efficient sash and case double glazing and…
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