Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Don’t say it with flowers when you can say it with diamonds over afternoon tea
A stunning afternoon tea with a difference is currently on offer at an Edinburgh hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered up with top jeweller, Laings, to deliver a sparkling Diamonds and Pearls Champagne afternoon tea for guests looking to treat their loved ones. Inspired by Laings premium diamond collection, the Waldorf Astoria…
Read MoreNew tourism campaign aims to bring more young Americans to Scotland
Young Americans are being invited to fall in love with Scotland as part of a new campaign by the national tourism organisation. Visit Scotland has teamed up with leading advertising agency, McCann, and media production company, Fitty Films, to produce Come Along which has been designed to encourage millennials in New York, Florida Texas and…
Read MorePainting the town Ted with new mural in Edinburgh Irish bar
Cult 90s classic comedy Father Ted is being celebrated on the walls of a new pub in Edinburgh. Revellers are now able to ‘paint the town Ted’ following the opening of the new Irish bar, following a £1m-plus investment. A huge mural dedicated to Father Ted is taking centre stage at the new Malones pub.…
Read MoreThree go into one at the beautifully-presented Hopetoun
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreClaudia Massie’s new works are put in the frame
A new exhibition of an artist’s work is to be staged in Perthshire. Claudia Massie will be presenting her new work at The Ruthven Gallery in Auchterarder, running from tomorrow, Saturday, until 14 April. The new exhibition of works on paper explores the possibilities of watercolour, gouache and ink. The work focuses on the Scottish…
Read MorePeter and the Wolf gets a special Scottish makeover for the jazz orchestra
A traditional story has been given a Scots makeover, for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. They will perform Liz Lochhead’s take on Peter and the Wolf (orchestrated by Tommy Smith) and The Carnival of the Animals (orchestrated by Makoto Ozone). This month, virtuoso pianist Makoto Ozone and leading Scots actor Tam Dean Burn join the…
Read MoreScottish book shop was at the centre of its own real-life drama
The first-ever marriage proposal in a Scottish bookshop was a touch of drama straight out of a novel. It was a tale of true romance in Scotland’s bookshop holiday destination during Big Bang festival. The Open Book second-hand bookshop, one of the nation’s quirkiest holiday destinations, has become the centre of a real life tale…
Read MoreBook review – Enlightenment Edinburgh: A Guide
Edinburgh was the intellectual hub of the western world in the 18th century, with treatises and lectures on science, medicine, law, architecture, philosophy and political economy being delivered in the city. At the heart of this was the New Town area, with the buildings of the period being celebrated in this guide, carefully detailed by…
Read More2018 Scottish Senior Open returns to the golf coast
The Scottish Senior Open will return to the heartland of Scotland’s celebrated golf coast in East Lothian for the fourth successive year. Craigielaw Golf Club will stage the 26th edition of the event on the newly re-branded Staysure Tour from September 14-16. Craigielaw, the property of landowner, the Earl of Wemyss, was built in 1998…
Read MoreCelebrate our national drink as part of pub chain’s whisky showcase
Nearly 80 pubs are hosting their second annual National Whisky Showcase. Running until 25 February, across Nicholsons’ 77 pubs nationwide, a whole host of unmissable events are planned, including whisky brand ambassador talks, tastings, exclusive offers and competitions. Lovers of a wee dram are being encouraged to explore the world of whisky and find new…
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