Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Edinburgh’s hidden spaces provide a creative backdrop
Scottish Field catches up with David Martin, creative director and founder of Hidden Door festival. The festival returns to Leith in Edinburgh from Friday 25 May to Sunday 3 June with a jam-packed programme of music, art, theatre, film, dance and spoken word. What is Hidden Door festival? Hidden Door is an arts organisation which aims to…
Read MoreSurgeons’ Hall hosts A Quest for Healing exhibition
An Edinburgh museum is hosting the debut exhibition of Beijing-based artist Zhang Yanzi. Galerie Ora-Ora has revealed gallery artist Zhang Yanzi’s first solo exhibitions in the United Kingdom with A Quest for Healing at the Surgeons’ Hall Museums in Edinburgh, and A Quest for Wellness at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath. The exhibitions…
Read MoreAn incredible 30 years of fair play from Graham
A Scots businessman is celebrating a unique claim to fame this year. Graham Mackinlay, of Graham Mackinlay & Co Gunmakers in Dumbarton, is the only person to attend all 30 years as a business at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fair, which is taking place from Friday 29 June-Sunday 1 July at Scone Palace. In…
Read MoreItalian honour bestowed on restaurateur
A restaurateur known for serving up authentic Italian food across his eateries in Edinburgh has been honoured by the Italian government. Tony Crolla is known to generations of Edinburgh families for his outlets in Edinburgh City Centre. But, thanks to an honour that is to be bestowed upon him by the Italian Government this week,…
Read MoreNew Sheila Fleet jewellery range is set to launch
Respected Scottish jewellery creator Sheila Fleet is holding a Meet the Designer day in Edinburgh later this month. From 25-27 May, Sheila will be on hand in her Edinburgh shop in Stockbridge to launch her new collection, Sea Motion. New Sea Motion is inspired by the constant movement of the sea, something Sheila finds very…
Read MoreFormer Mercury Prize nominees set to play in Scotland
Former Mercury Prize nominees the Portico Quartet will head to Edinburgh next month. The group will play at the Summerhall this summer, on 20 June. Portico Quartet has always been an impossible band to pin down. Sending out echoes of jazz, electronica, ambient music and minimalism, the group have created their own singular sound. And while…
Read MoreThere’s no denying that this is a very classy property
A property that’s a real class act is currently for sale in Perthshire. Galbraith present to the market the Schoolhouse, in Killiechassie, Aberfeldy. The Schoolhouse sits on the northern banks of the River Tay within the Strathtay valley. Originally built as a school, the property was converted into a family home a number of years…
Read MoreBonhams all ready to host whisky and interiors auctions
Beautiful paintings and a rare bottle of whisky are going to auction next month. Bonhams auctioneers, at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh, is holding a whisky sale on 6 June, with a home and interiors auction taking place the following Wednesday, 13 June. Available at the whisky sale is a Glenfiddich 1952, bottled in 1969 for…
Read MoreMake sure you’re covered ahead of the big day
Scottish brides and grooms-to-be are being warned they risk huge financial losses, as the Royal Wedding draws near. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get set to tie the knot on May 19, specialist insurance expert William Barne, of Lycetts, is urging others planning their big day to be aware of a hidden risk –…
Read MorePush the boat out and try something new
Sailing clubs across Edinburgh and the Lothians are opening their doors to give people a chance to experience being out on the water this weekend. Push the Boat Out is a national event, co-ordinated by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), seeing nearly 400 clubs up and down the country encouraging people to get out on…
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