Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Whisky attraction marks 30 years with exclusive bottles
The Scotch Whisky Experience is toasting 30 years as a top Edinburgh whisky visitor attraction. Since opening in 1988, the five-star Royal Mile attraction has welcomed 6.8 million whisky fans through its doors, who have sampled a whopping 8 million drams. Now, it has released the unique 30 year old Scotch to commemorate three decades of…
Read MoreThere’s far more to school than being in class
Research by the University of Edinburgh suggests that learning experiences outside the classroom can have life-long benefits. In recent years there has been growing debate about the value of out-of-classroom experiences designed to ‘build character’. Some academics have questioned their long-term effectiveness since there are no school-based studies which follow the progress of the participants…
Read MoreA beautiful villa packed with period features
A beautifully presented, spacious five bedroom period villa set over three levels is now on the market. Offered for sale through Miller Hendry, Willoughby House in Crieff is set in a desirable area and with wonderful gardens and far-reaching views over Perthshire, and is a most stunning family home. This magnificent detached villa has accommodation…
Read MoreCare home offers residents a first class gym
Edinburgh’s newest and most luxurious care home is to have a state-of-the-art gym. This will give its residents access to unrivalled health and fitness support, including innovative fall prevention classes. Due to open this summer, Cramond Residence has announced an exclusive physiotherapy partnership with Balanced Edinburgh, which specialises in functional rehabilitation and fall prevention to…
Read MoreScottish crafts bidding to take over in London
Scottish contemporary crafts are being highlighted as part of London Craft Week. From studios to the high street, Scottish-based makers are set to take over London’s most renowned furniture and interiors store Heal’s. Returning to London Craft Week for the second time to further the international reach of Scottish contemporary craft Craft Scotland x Heal’s…
Read MoreMonaco or bust as drivers take part in fundraiser
A group of generous souls are making their way from Edinburgh to Monaco in a variety of interesting vehicles. They are taking part in the Bumble Bee Rally, having met up at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Saturday morning, before heading off to the south of France at 9am. The Bumble Bee Rally was started…
Read MoreFamous Edinburgh landmarks unite as conference venue
Two of Edinburgh’s most iconic Old Town institutions are joining forces in a move that is set to deliver a multi-million-pound boost into the heart of the city. The prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Festival Theatre are pooling their resources to create a one-stop ‘large conference destination’ with unrivalled character…
Read MoreTen ways Scots are marking the Royal Wedding
A new poll by Ipsos Mori has revealed a range of ways that Scots will mark the Royal Wedding on 19 May. The survey shows six in ten will be participating in some way, either by watching TV or recording the event, but less than one in 10 are having a party with family and…
Read MoreThe Dining Room offers far more than just whisky
I must admit I hadn’t appreciated that the Scottish Malt Whisky Society has only been going since the early 1980s. Perhaps it’s the patina of age bestowed by having a gorgeous old wood-lined Vaults in Leith or a whole Georgian townhouse on Queen Street in the centre of Edinburgh. The SMWS is actually a pretty…
Read MoreA plush home in the exclusive Gleneagles village
A home in an exclusive development surrounded by communal landscaped grounds is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, 2 Glamis Court forms part of an exclusive development conveniently located within the Gleneagles development and is set amongst stunning Perthshire countryside providing easy access to the A9, Gleneagles train station, Perth and the major…
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