Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Learn from the experts at wedding event in Edinburgh
With peak wedding season underway, Scotland’s wedding industry leaders will be hosting a free evening of tips and expert advice in Edinburgh. The Wedding Shop’s Edinburgh Showroom Takeover promises to inform and inspire with DIY cake decorating, cocktails and floristry. Guests will learn how to create a gift list with a twist and solve supplier…
Read MoreBiffy Clyro to release acoustic album
Ayrshire band Biffy Clyro have released details of their first acoustic album ahead of their unplugged tour later this year. Following in the footsteps of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and REM, Biffy recorded MTV Unplugged: Live at Roundhouse London on 8 November last year and the album will go on sale on 25 May. It features…
Read MoreWalker Slater steps into spring with luxury fashion show
Tweed-tailor specialists Walker Slater and top jeweller Laings hosted a luxurious fashion show at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh. Showcasing Walker Slater’s spring/summer collection accessorised with jewellery and accessories from Laings, the event marked a celebration of the hotel’s new partners. Around 80 guests were treated to 28 new looks for the season, with Harris Tweed’s…
Read MoreHigh demand for homes at new development
An upmarket homebuilder has seen significant demand for one of its most popular family homes in the east of Scotland. To date, CALA Homes (East) has sold nearly 30 Crichton homes across its East of Scotland developments in the last 12 months. This housestyle continues to be a hugely popular choice for homebuyers seeking a…
Read MoreSummer events underway with Scot Gin Fest
This year’s Scot Gin Fest has kicked off for the summer. Founder of Scot Gin fest Chris Gallen was joined by Scottish rugby hero Ryan Grant, wife Maxine Grant and Kirstin Jackson, the founders of The Garden Shed Drinks Company, to celebrate the launch of the 2018 Scot Gin Fest event series. Scot Gin Fest…
Read MoreSurf’s up after park is given the go-ahead
Scotland’s first artificial surf park has been given the go-ahead in a former quarry near Edinburgh. Wavegarden Scotland hads had its planning application to redevelop Craigpark Quarry near Ratho, Edinburgh, approved, to create a world-class surfing and family leisure facility. This major leisure attraction is a first for Scotland and Wavegarden Scotland will now transform…
Read MoreExpert Jackie will share her views at conference
An Edinburgh cosmetic nurse will inject her views on an increasingly hot topic as she takes to the stage at the leading event for aesthetic professionals in the UK. Jackie Partridge, who co-founded Edinburgh’s Dermal Clinic in 2007 with husband Jarrod, is set to appear at the Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE) in London this…
Read MoreAn evening of culture at distillery
A celebration of Scottish poetry, music and food is taking place in Fife next month. On Friday 11 May, Lindores Abbey Distillery will host an evening of music, poetry and fine local food at its second annual Music and Poetry Festival. The evening will showcase some of Fife’s finest performers, with poets, essayists, musicians and…
Read MoreBeer can bring cheer to those who need clean water
A hotel has joined the fight to provide clean water to one million people – whilst giving an excellent craft beer to its guests and visitors in Edinburgh. The family -owned Apex Hotels group have partnered with Brewgooder, the craft beer label that provides 100% of its profits to clean water projects around the world,…
Read MoreNew whisky tours to get underway in Edinburgh
An exclusive new whisky tour of Edinburgh is set to get underway next month to mark World Whisky Day. As plans for Edinburgh’s first single malt whisky distillery in 90 years and a £150 million pound immersive whisky visitor experience in the historic capital city are announced, award winning storytellers, Mercat Tours are encouraging locals…
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