Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Talented chef is cooking up a treat with £150K kitchen
A 29-year-old head chef has been handed his dream task – to design his own purpose-built kitchen from scratch. Rising star Alan Dickson – who is Scotland’s reigning Hotel Chef of the Year – will fit out the vast new premises at the expanded Ten Hill Place Hotel in Edinburgh with around £150,000 worth of…
Read MoreRevive your mind, body and spirit with a yoga break
If you’re looking to relax, unwind and detox in the city, a Revive Day (or half day) in Edinburgh is the perfect treat. Hosted by Revive Yoga Breaks in a beautiful, luxurious house in Bruntsfield, a full-day retreat runs from 8am to 5pm and includes two yoga sessions with instructor Katy Wakefield, a nourishing, vegan…
Read MoreThere’s far more than meats the eye at Fazenda
Fazenda ‘Would sir like some more meat with your mountain of meat? Or perhaps I could instead interest you in a tsunami of steak?’ Except for a steakhouse in New Zealand’s art deco capital, Napier, where I unwisely took on their gut-buster challenge back in 1990 and ate a pizza-sized 90oz steak (I was ill…
Read MoreBlindfolded driver will do a lap of Knockhill for charity
A former motorsport driver who has lost his sight is set for a lap of glory – by driving blindfolded around Knockhill’s race circuit for charity. John, an avid motor sportsman, has recently lost his sight to such an extent that he can no longer legally drive. It affects him every day, not least as…
Read MoreBreathing new life into the good old spud
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar When it comes to the ultimate comfort food nothing can compete with good old mashed potato, at least in my opinion. So you can imagine my delight when I walked down Shandwick Place the other day and did a double take when I spied a new Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, which…
Read MoreLearn more about Edinburgh’s famous ‘corpse flower’
Edinburgh’s most stinky plant will once more be the focus of attention at an open evening later this month. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s most famous and smelliest plant, the Amorphophallus Titanum, which hit the headlines when it flowered for the first time in 2015 and then again last summer. On Wednesday, 18 April, Horticulturists…
Read MoreNew partnership to help boost Duke of Edinburgh Award
Scottish outdoor adventure retail specialist Tiso has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. Tiso, which has had roots in Edinburgh for over 55 years, has been named a Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit for the highly respected award. Effective from 1 April and with the JD group (which incorporates…
Read MoreStep into spring with the new Walker Slater collection
A prestigious Scottish hotel is to host a luxurious fashion show in the stunning surrounds of the world-famous Peacock Alley. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered up with tweed-tailor specialists, Walker Slater and top jeweller, Laings, for the event. An exclusive global showcase of Walker Slater’s spring/summer collection, accessorised with sparkling jewellery from…
Read MorePrepare for a scare with the Cramond Killer
Bloody-curdling horrors are being brought to life with the latest technology in the heart of Scotland’s capital. The Edinburgh Dungeon has today launched its first-ever VR experience, inspired by the real-life story of the execution and public dissection of John Howison, a 19th century Edinburgh murderer more commonly known as the Cramond Killer. Not for…
Read MoreLearn from the people who style the world’s A-listers
The creatives who style A-list celebrities are set to descend on Scotland’s capital next month. The style seekers of Edinburgh are set to enjoy an A-list experience unlike any other, as part of the 2018 Life & Style weekender. VIP beauty and fashion experts with clients including Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Meghan Markle descend on…
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