Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
More and more Scots are choosing a staycation
The Easter holidays are popular for family staycations in Scotland. Cottages & Castles, Scotland’s leading specialist holiday lettings agency, has witnessed an increase in family and group bookings this year. With the Easter holidays just around the corner you may be wondering if it’s too late to book that much longed for family getaway, but…
Read More10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018
From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of the season’s top homeware trends. Perfect Pastels Set the scene for spring by embracing this season’s leading trend – pastels. Think warm, blushing pinks and fresh, minty greens. Pick pastels…
Read MoreA magnificent gesture to boost a great charity
The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of ÂŁ3081.50, was raised at the event,…
Read MoreA tribute to the fallen at Edinburgh Castle
The centenary of the end of the First World War will be marked by an exhibition in Edinburgh Castle, starting tomorrow (Friday). It will be held in the castle’s National War Museum, and will highlight the history and significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Featuring loans from Poppy Scotland and the Lady…
Read MoreBook review – The Story of Edinburgh by John Peacock
What’s the story? The Story of Edinburgh by John Peacock details the rich history of Scotland’s capital city from as far back as 8,000 BC to the modern day. John Peacock shares his knowledge of how Edinburgh was affected by worldwide developments such as industrialisation, immigration, wealth and poverty and how new transportation systems exposed…
Read MoreShooting ladies do their bit to back a great cause
Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags and the Edinburgh branch of the luxury British clothing company teamed up to raise a fantastic ÂŁ600 for the charity CLAN. This unique event took place at Raemoir House in Aberdeenshire. After a morning of clay shooting instruction, the ladies were treated to a…
Read MoreTwo new arrivals at award-winning Scottish hotel
Links House at Royal Dornoch has announced the arrival of a new head chef and food and beverage manager. It coincides with the 2018 opening of their expanded restaurant. Links House was the recent winner of the HITA Award for Best Restaurant Experience in the Highlands and Islands. The award-winning Orangery has been closed for…
Read MoreEnjoy a wee dram with a special Easter twist
Easter’s just a few days away, and with the bank holiday, it’s the perfect time to sit back and enjoy a wee drink. Tullibardine single malt has created an Easter cocktail in partnership with The Devil’s Advocate whisky bar in Edinburgh. Enjoy!
Read MoreHousebuilders pursue a pair of prestigious prizes
Luxury and family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been shortlisted for two awards. They are nominated in a pair of categories in this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards – that of Private Development of the Year (large) for their Castle Grove development and Private Development of the Year (small) for their Red Lion site.…
Read MoreGet yourself ready for a bottomless Sunday bunch
Radisson Collection Hotel, the Royal Mile Edinburgh, is launching a new bottomless brunch on Easter Sunday. This new offering is a millennial trend, which continues to thrive in the Scottish capital. Festivities will be accompanied by a live jazz band and a children’s Easter egg hunt on the hotel’s terrace providing fun for the whole…
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