Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Rare Artemisia Gentileschi painting goes on display in Scotland for first time
A rare surviving painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, the greatest female artist of her generation, has gone on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The painting was recently rediscovered in the Royal Collection following a misattribution at least two centuries ago, and, following extensive conservation work, first went on display for visitors to Windsor…
Read MoreReview: Castle of Light, Edinburgh
Edinburgh is celebrating its 900th anniversary with a spectacular light show at the capital’s castle. The celebration will light up Edinburgh’s skyline for the fifth year in a row and Fiona Tenneb headed to the iconic landmark to see the displays setting the Christmas season alight. Despite the chill in the air, the cold…
Read MoreLife With Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home: ‘You can try not to get attached to the dogs, but it’s inevitable’
Rachel Halliday a kennel assistant at Edinburgh Dog and Cat home talks to us about her love of animals, the joy of seeing dogs being rehomed and how emotionally demanding the job can be. I have always loved animals of all shapes and sizes. Some of my earliest memories are of my grandparent’s dogs…
Read MoreEverlyn Nicodemus: ‘This exhibition feels like the most important moment in my career’
Following a 25-year break from painting, Everlyn Nicodemus has unveiled a new series of artwork at the National Galleries of Scotland. More than 80 drawings, collages, paintings and textiles from the last 40 years of her career are on display at Modern One in Edinburgh. Everlyn champions a belief that creativity is a form of…
Read MoreIn a nutshell, Chef Roberta Hall McCarron: ‘I cook very simple, one pan wonders when I am at home’
Roberta Hall-McCarron spent the early part of her culinary career under the wing of Tom Kitchin. But since then she has gone on to carve a path of her own, opening her third restaurant, Ardfern, in Edinburgh earlier this year, following-on from her success with The Little Chartroom and Eleanore. What’s the closest thing…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS RETURNS
Christmas at the Botanics has opened at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, bringing a new season of magical light installations. The annual light show is a calendar highlight for Edinburgh residents and tourists alike, and this year the illuminated trail promises both new light installations and old favourites, placing the beauty of plants to the…
Read MoreStunning photographs to feature in new Stills exhibition
These stunning photographs will form part of a new exhibition at Stills, Edinburgh’s centre for photography. Stills Salon will showcase work by local and international photographers, students, alumni of Stills School, as well as staff and volunteers. Featuring the work of over 80 contributing artists, each piece in the exhibition has been produced in analogue…
Read MoreReview: & Juliet, Edinburgh
★★★★★ & Juliet is the ultimate feel-good musical, perfect for a fun outing with loved ones. I went with my daughters and we had an unforgettable time. The show is a vibrant reminder that life goes on after heartbreak, like Juliet’s journey after Romeo. It beautifully portrays the ups and downs of life as natural,…
Read MoreReview: The Alchemist, Patron tequila experience
If you either like tequila, or don’t know whether you like tequila, I’d heartily recommend the weekly tasting session at Patron Parlour in The Alchemist on Edinburgh’s George Street. As a way to kick-start an evening on the town, I can’t imagine anything better than this 90-minute masterclass which kicks off at 6pm each Thursday.…
Read MoreSail into Christmas with new Festive Afternoon Tea aboard Scotland’s luxury floating hotel
Scotland’s only five-star luxury floating hotel will be adding some festive magic to one of Edinburgh’s ultimate afternoon tea experiences. Permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith, Fingal will provide a classic setting for friends, family and colleagues to indulge in the ship’s new five-course Festive Afternoon Tea. Available daily in the Lighthouse Restaurant…
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