Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Scotland is just six degrees of separation away from the Oscars
Six Degrees of Separation is a good fun game when you’re trying to link anyone to anyone else on the planet, in just six people. And ahead of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Visit Scotland has been playing the game too, to connect film-makers with Scotland. From Macbeth to Mission Impossible, Highlander to The Da…
Read MoreThe story of Martin Guerre touring Scottish theatres
The true story of Martin Guerre is being brought to Scottish theatres over the coming days with the play, The Return. Eden Court Theatre’s new production, The Return, inspired by the old and still mysterious story, has been touring Scotland throughout February, and continues into March. The true story of Martin Guerre is an intriguing…
Read MoreBig makeover is revealed for Scottish youth hostelling
Scotland’s youth hostels are to be given a new branding, which will give it a fresh image. Previously known as the Scottish Youth Hostels Association (SYHA), the organisation has changed its trading name following a strategic review. The much-loved 87-year-old hostelling accommodation provider will now be known as Hostelling Scotland. Their new-look logo reflects the…
Read MoreExclusive new collection is now available from Edinburgh store
Modern Rarity is continuing its collaboration with Eudon Choi for spring and summer 2018. This exclusive collection is now available at John Lewis Edinburgh. Following the success of the first collaboration in AW17, modern rarity welcomes back Royal College of Art trained, Eudon Choi, as a guest designer for spring/summer 2018, with an exclusive capsule…
Read MoreBook review – Who Built Scotland
You can tell a lot about a country by the quality of its buildings and the stories behind them. Historic Environment Scotland commissioned five popular writers to bring together Who Built Scotland, telling the story of the nation in an off-kilter way. Between them, the authors have picked 25 buildings from across the nation, but…
Read MoreUnique blend of whiskies is a real Dutch of class
A unique blend of Scotch and Dutch whisky has been released. Edinburgh-based Fusion Whisky said its new Winter Queen whisky celebrates the story and honours the memory of Elizabeth Stuart, who was born in Fife in 1596, but spent most of her life in The Hague. It is the first blend of Scotch and Dutch…
Read MoreActing legend Brian Cox helps to celebrate the Spirit of Scotland
A series of short films showing off Scotland at its best have become a social media success. As the Spirit of Scotland campaign celebrates its second birthday, VisitScotland have revealed new statistics showing the phenomenal success of their online films. The 15 Spirit of Scotland cinematic shorts have collectively received over one million views on…
Read MoreRevamped Edinburgh hotel beats projections in its first year
A revamped Edinburgh hotel has brought in a higher amount of revenue that was expected in its first year. Located on the Royal Mile, the first new look aparthotel from global operator, Aparthotels Adagio, is celebrating its one year anniversary with impressive end of year results. The hotel is reporting over ÂŁ4.62 million pounds of…
Read MoreOutlander effect gives Scottish attractions a dramatic rise in visitors
Visitor numbers to Scottish tourist attractions have risen for the fifth successive year – and part of the success is down to hit TV show Outlander. The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has revealed that visits to itsmember sites rose dramatically in 2017. Analysis of statistics submitted by 232 member sites for the annual Visitor…
Read MoreLuxury and quality are at the heart of prime development in Edinburgh
A sweeping crescent offering some of Edinburgh’s most sought-after new homes is finally available for reservations. CALA Homes is inviting home buyers to experience the luxury of its new development – The Crescent – on an appointment-only basis at a temporary sales office in the heart of the capital. Sales consultants will be on hand…
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