Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Lights! Camera! Winton!
WINTON Castle in East Lothian has hosted its first film shoot. Heehaw, an Edinburgh-based production company, spent two weeks filming at the castle. The as-yet untitled film is due to be released next year. It wasn’t Heehaw’s first visit to the castle though – its team enjoyed its second post-lockdown staff party there over the…
Read MoreRESTAURANT REVIEW: KORA, EDINBURGH
Richard Bath visits Tom Kitchin’s Kora restaurant in Edinburgh. IN A NUTSHELL: Kora is Tom Kitchin’s new 65-cover remodelled restaurant in the increasingly fashionable south Edinburgh district of Bruntsfield. His hugely talented old mucker Dominic Jack is the chef-director (aka executive chef) while James Chapman, who has worked with the Michelin-starred Kitchin for eight years,…
Read MoreFood and drink news round-up
Chefs, sherry, and fizz are among the flavours in Peter Ranscombe‘s latest food and drink news round-up. CHEF Michele Di Bonito from Sicilian restaurant Battimandorlo will visit Glasgow on 16 November to cook a six-course tasting menu at Eusebi Deli. Owner Giovanna Eusebi said: “We are so proud to welcome Michele into our kitchen all…
Read MoreChopard exhibition opens at Laings in Edinburgh
LAINGS is hosting an exhibition in its Edinburgh branch featuring jewellery and watches made by Chopard. The Swiss brand is well known for designing the Palme d’Or trophy for the Cannes Film Festival and for its work with the James Bond film franchise. Actress Julia Roberts is Chopard’s brand ambassador. “This is an opportunity to…
Read MoreRoxy Lanes brings ice-free curling to Edinburgh
PLAYERS will be able to try their hand at ice-free curling and ten-pin bowling next month when Roxy Lanes opens in Edinburgh. The leisure company is moving into the back of the former British Home Stores (BHS) branch on Rose Street. As well as ice-free curling and ten-pin bowling, the 25,000sq ft site will also…
Read MoreMeander Apparel opens outdoors shops in Edinburgh and London
OUTDOORS brand Meander Apparel is opening shops in Edinburgh and London after securing a ÂŁ350,000 investment. The company opened a pop-up store on Edinburgh’s George Street in October 2020 and has now added a permanent shop in the city’s Stockbridge area. Co-founder Jill Henry said: “We’re incredibly excited to open our new store and head…
Read MoreElements festival shines light on gold, silver, and jewellery
THE Elements festival celebrating gold, silver, and jewellery opens in Edinburgh today. Fifty makers from Scotland and the rest of the UK will be selling designer gold, silver, and jewellery at a fair. This year’s festival also includes an exhibition of award-winning work from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Competition, which is being…
Read MoreWhisky round-up: Halloween special
Peter Ranscombe takes a light-hearted look at how Scotland’s whisky industry is preparing for Halloween and beyond. THE Scotch Malt Whisky Society is holding its first Halloween party on Thursday at its bar on Edinburgh’s Queen Street. A clairvoyant and a tarot card reader will take up residence in the first floor library, while black…
Read MoreREVIEW: The Cauldron – A Magical Evening
Megan Amato learns how to mix magical cocktails at The Cauldron pub chain’s Edinburgh branch. EDINBURGH is not short of magical- and witchy-themed shops and enchantments, but The Cauldron on Fredrick Street has always stood out more than the others as it appeals to the local crowd – not just the streams of tourists. The…
Read MoreGet a sneaky peek at the new look for Edinburgh’s Tigerlily…
EDINBURGH’S Tigerlily bar and restaurant reopens tonight after being redecorated. Innes Bolt, managing director of owner Montpeliers described the refit as “the biggest change in 16 years” at the George Street venue. The outlet opened in 2006 and had its last refurbishment in 2015. Designer Jim Hamilton – who created Tigerlily’s original look and was…
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