Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
The sweet smell of success for Scottish candle company
A Scottish candle company has spruced up its range with a new festive scent. Isle of Skye Candle Co. has unveiled the latest addition to its range – Spruce and Fir fragrance. Perfect for the festive period, the scent includes essential oils from the spruce tree and notes of vertivert. The unique combination is said…
Read MoreCreative talents will descend on Scotland’s capital
The Edinburgh Mini Maker Faire 2018 and calling for participants to take part in their 2018 event. This is a day-long celebration organised by the Edinburgh International Science Festival and will take place on the last day of the Festival at Summerhall. The event gathers together fascinating, curious people who enjoy making things and who…
Read MoreTheatres throw their doors open with relaxed performances for all
The Festival City Theatres Trust once again expands its programme of relaxed performances for all. The trust runs both the Festival and King’s Theatres in Edinburgh are two of Scotland’s best-loved and most prestigious theatres. They are delighted to present its fullest ever programme of performances that embrace a relaxed approach that makes the performances…
Read MoreScots are the most festive in the whole country
It has been revealed that Edinburgh people are the most festive in the UK. A whopping 90% of workers in the city have bought a colleague a Secret Santa gift this year and on top of that have also attended at least one Christmas party. Research by short term loan provider Wonga has also found…
Read MoreFace Changer lights up the Lanterns at Edinburgh Zoo
The Giant Lanterns of China welcomes the Face Changer to their winter extravaganza event. One of China’s most dramatic performers Guofan Jin has brought this unique native art form all the way to Edinburgh Zoo from the Sichuan Province in China, Sichuan is the birthplace of Edinburgh’s Zoo’s giant Panda Tian Tian and Yang Guang,…
Read MoreStill Game star is in the pink to kick off 2018 in real style
Sanjeev Kohli showed he was Still Game this week when he unveiled a bold new tartan for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations. The vibrant new tartan for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2018 captures the festival’s spirit of dynamism, celebration and energy, fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish culture with bold design. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay partnered with innovative Scottish clothing brand, Slanj,…
Read MoreRoyal treasures to go on show for the first time in over 130 years
Glittering treasures from the Indian subcontinent are to go on display in Scotland for the first time in over 130 years. Dazzling works of art that brought the wonders of India to Britain at the end of the 19th century will be on show in a new exhibition opening at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of…
Read MoreScotland’s favourite castles named in new online survey
Surprising new research reveals that almost half of Brits have never visited a Scottish castle. Based on an online survey of 2194 adults by YouGov Plc, it showed that almost half (49%) of the British people have never visited a Scottish Castle – and now VisitScotland is encouraging visitors to get castle-bagging. The research –…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Christmas market is the best of British
Edinburgh’s Christmas market has been voted as the best of British. Christmas is no longer a single day in the calendar for us to celebrate, but a full season of events and traditions, from Christmas Light switch-ons and office Christmas parties, to festive themed restaurant menus, television programmes and even fashion trends with Christmas jumpers.…
Read MoreImpressive modern living in the heart of Scotland’s capital
AMA’s prestigious Canon Quarters is offering impressive modern living in the heart of Edinburgh. The development is located in the fashionable Canonmills, an area full of charm, character and history. Only a short distance away from Stockbridge, Canon Quarters is ideal for beautiful walks along the water of Leith, visiting the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh…
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