Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
December snow has more Scots deciding to head to the sun
New research by ATOL, the holiday protection scheme, has found that over 420,000 Scots are set to book their holiday this week, as December’s snowy weather accelerates the holiday booking period. Other key drivers for consumers booking a holiday before December is out include ‘grabbing a bargain early’ (14 per cent) and ‘staying organised’ (13…
Read MoreMaking a special wish a difference for 2018
People wanting to make a New Year wish with a difference have the chance to do so at Edinburgh Zoo. RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is calling on visitors to The Giant Lanterns of China to make a New Year’s resolution with a twist by placing a wish on its traditional Banyan Wishing Tree. In Chinese custom, the Wishing…
Read MoreTime’s up for Peter Capaldi – but old Scots rival is sad to see him go
Scottish star Peter Capaldi tonight handed over the keys to the TARDIS to new Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker. Peter, from Glasgow, was the third Scot to have played the part, following on from Dunoon’s Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor, and Paisley’s David Tennant as the tenth Time Lord. At the end of the Christmas…
Read MoreHotel cocktails with a poignant story will benefit veterans
A prestigious Edinburgh hotel has created cocktails to honour its staff who lost their lives in the First World War – which will benefit charity. Ahead of the final year of the centenary of World War I in 2018, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh has launched a new cocktail menu to celebrate its rich history and pay…
Read MoreNew ice cream is doubly good – and ideal for a Christmas treat
Party hosts will be dreaming of a white Christmas with a special new ice cream. With the festive season upon us, by now party-throwers, entertainers and dinner-hosts across the country are on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their traditional Christmas pudding, granny’s mince pies or the tasty tart tatin planned for wooing guests…
Read MoreBeechmount House offers a stunning opportunity
A spectacular 19th century mansion and private estate with potential for restoration to form one of the finest houses in Scotland in on the market. Rettie and Co and Scarlett Land and Development are the joint agent for Beechmount House, on Corstorphine Road in Edinburgh.It is a spectacular mansion house and private estate with gate…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Hogmanay will have Scots traditions at its heart
Distinctly Scottish traditions will be at the heart of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party. From the moment revellers arrive at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay front doors on 31 December it will be clear that this year is different – traditional tenement doors will give way to acrobats greeting those arriving. Step inside and giant granny puppets over three…
Read MoreScottish musical heroes join forces for dementia charity fundraiser
Some big names from Scotland’s music scene are joining forces for an intimate concert to benefit ground-breaking research into dementia. Deacon Blue’s Ricky Ross will join Del Amitri’s Justin Currie, with former Danny Wilson singer Gary Clark completing the all-star line-up. The one-off performance, entitled Songs in the Round, will take place on 29 April…
Read MoreSurvey says Balmoral is the second-best known castle in Scotland
Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is Scotland’s second best known castle, according to a new survey. Research by VisitScotland has revealed that the Queen’s Scottish holiday home scooped 53% of the vote in a list of the top ten best castles in the country, beaten only by Edinburgh Castle, which 80% of Brits were aware of.…
Read MoreFormer primary school conversion will be a real class act
Homes created from a former primary school are going on the market. Galbraith presents to the market the Old Stow Primary School, an attractive traditional Victorian building (dating from 1872) in an elevated position within this popular Borders village. On completion the conversions will form a pair of four bedroom semi-detached houses, the bulk of…
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