Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Breathing 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…
Read MoreSweet dreams with Adam’s fantastic fiddling skills
Scottish Composer of the Year Adam Sutherland’s new album does indeed come from Some Other Land. As one of Scotland’s foremost fiddlers, having cut his teeth with such luminaries as the Peatbog Faeries, Croft No. 5 and Treacherous Orchestra and not forgetting the immense talents of Session A9, it is perhaps not by accident that…
Read MoreThis restaurant’s seafood is a shore-fire hit
A Room in Leith A Room in Leith is a Scottish bistro set in the popular shore area. 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 emphasis on…
Read MoreWine to Dine – May 2018 – Lamb
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe picks five wines to go with lamb, which was the star of May’s food feature in the printed Scottish Field magazine. LAMB or beef? A first-world problem if ever there was one, but in Scotland we’re blessed with world-beating examples of both, and so it’s only right that we pick some…
Read MoreWatch the cheeky new video from the Kilted Yoga
Scotland’s Kilted Yoga lads have swapped the Scottish wind for the Jersey breeze in their new video. The Kilted Yoga lads became an instant viral sensation when their first film was viewed over 55 million times worldwide. Now the pair, best known for doing downward dog in nothing but kilts, have traded the Scottish hinterland…
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