Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
More stones for the Avengers to find in Scotland
Cinemas across the world currently feature an appearance by Edinburgh in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. Starring Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson and Inverness-born Karen Gillan among others, the film sees Earth attacked by Titan warlord Thanos who is intent on finding the Infinity Stones – six stones which hold cosmic power – to place in…
Read MoreSee Paddington, Star Wars and Casablanca for free – outdoors!
Three days of free films in the great outdoors are coming to Edinburgh next month. Edinburgh International Film Festival and Essential Edinburgh’s immensely popular free open-air cinema event, Film Fest in the City with Mackays, is set to return to St Andrew Square Garden this summer, with the Festival announcing a jam-packed line-up of free…
Read MoreNothing but the best goes into making these pizzas
Pizzeria 1926 It’s no secret that Edinburgh is a haven for all things food and drink. Pizzeria 1926 is the sister restaurant of Locanda de Gusti owned and run by chef Rosario Sartore and his wife Maria. All the ingredients used at Pizzeria 1926 are fresh and simple. The very best varieties of tomatoes, burrata,…
Read MoreGreat turnout for opening night of War Horse
The opening night of the War Horse was held recently at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre. It was the second visit to Scotland for the acclaimed production from the National Theatre since its sell-out run at the Festival Theatre in 2014. Joining the excited audience was Scottish tennis coach Judy Murray. War Horse is at the Festival…
Read MoreCelebrating gin and getting into the summer spirit
Restoration Yard is getting into the summer spirit with a dedicated focus on Scottish gin for the month of May. The unique retail, wellbeing and food destination in the heart of Dalkeith Country Park will pay homage to the hugely popular drink throughout its dedicated Gin Month. Not only will Restoration Yard’s artisan food hall…
Read MoreA delicious taste of Andalucia lies ahead
Food lovers with a taste for all things Spanish will enjoy a special event coming to Edinburgh next month. Ahead of the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, a fundraising Wine, Ham and Olive Oil evening its taking place on Friday, May 18, at 6pm. The event is sponsored by the Andalucia Government, who will be attending…
Read MoreFiesta of flavour for Islay and Speyside festivals
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is making May a month to remember. It’s one its members will savour with the release of 10 exclusive bottles to celebrate both the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (3–7 May) and Feis Ile, The Islay Festival of Music and Malt (25 May–2 June). The Society will also be holding…
Read MoreA hat-trick of honours at the hotel awards
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has been recognised with three accolades at the prestigious Scottish Hotel Awards. Its titles included the winner of the City Hotel of the Year and Edinburgh and the Lothian’s Regional Winner for Fine Dining Hotel of the Year and Spa of the Year. The hotel’s employees were also recognised…
Read MoreBistro capitalises on its shoreside location
A Room in Leith A Room in Leith is a Scottish bistro set in the popular shore area of Edinburgh. The restaurant is located on the site of the former Skipper’s Bistro and is the perfect place to enjoy great quality food that is made from only the best fresh local ingredients, with a particular…
Read MoreRSNO pays tribute to a true musical great
The life of one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th century is celebrated by the RSNO. One hundred years since the birth of American composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra presents a package of performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow to mark the occasion. Bernstein 100 is the world-wide…
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