Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Haggis maker steps in to save Christmas dinner
Those worrying they might not be able to get a turkey for Christmas as being offered a tasty Scots alternative. ‘No turkey? No panic. We have just the answer,# says James Masween of haggis producer, Macsween of Edinburgh. With growing concerns surrounding shortages of fresh and frozen turkeys and traditional trimmings like pigs-in-blankets and stuffing,…
Read MoreAward-winning creative plans a whisky industry stir
A leading creative is joining forces with Edinburgh-based Wee Smoky to make a whisky brand that is truly embedded within Scottish creative culture. Wee Smoky has just released its latest batch of 5000 bottles of single grain Sscotch whisky, just in time for Christmas. The brand – which sold out its first limited-edition batch in…
Read MoreWhisky auction should raise £1.2million+ for charity
Port Glasgow based McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is sponsoring the inaugural The Distillers One of One charity auction. The special event is taking place at Barnbougle Castle outside Edinburgh on Friday, December 3. Launched earlier this year, the Distillers One of One is a biennial series of auctions of…
Read MoreThe Scottish Field Whisky Challenge 2021
The Scottish Field Whisky Challenge is celebrating its 21st Anniversary this year, and it certainly hasn’t disappointed. With Covid-19 putting a stop to any real celebrations last year along with physical tastings, it was with a great deal of excitement that we hosted the Readers’ and Grand Final tastings at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society…
Read MoreTickets are on sale for this year’s Loony Dook
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has announced that tickets for the world-famous Loony Dook at South Queensferry are now on sale. Scotland’s biggest Loony Dook sees an army of brave souls in fancy dress plunge into the icy waters of the Firth of Forth to dust off the cobwebs on New Year’s morning. If you fancy braving the…
Read MoreArtisan farmers market is getting ready to take place
The Faldonside Farmers Market is taking place at Melrose Rugby Club this weekend. The event, on Saturday, November 27, from 10am-3pm, will raise money for the Borders Children’s Charity, and is sponsored by Paton & Co Estate Agents. Posy and Pete Maitland-Carew, who live at Faldonside, came up with the idea of hosting an artisan…
Read MoreBross ready for second Beer & Bagels pop-up event
Following a successful launch event with Pilot Beer, Bross Bagels will continue its Bagels & Beer pop-up programme by partnering with Scottish Brewery of the Year, Fierce Beer. The Aberdeen brewery will join Larah Bross at the Bross Bagels Portobello Bakery on Portobello High Street, on Thursday November 25, from 7pm. Guests will enjoy four…
Read MoreSpace and comfort in an energy efficient modern home
Mansfield Park is a modern, energy efficient and beautifully designed family home. Presented by Paton & Co, it lies in the heart of the Scottish Borders, just on the edge of the popular town of Jedburgh. Mansfield Park offers four very comfortable bedrooms (three en-suite), open plan family kitchen/dining room, formal living room, sitting room…
Read MoreGlenfiddich Goodwood will support a great cause
Glenfiddich is collaborating with England’s greatest sporting estate, Goodwood, to create an exclusive drawing of just three bottles from an extraordinary 1979 cask. Glenfiddich Goodwood, a celebration of Goodwood and Glenfiddich’s historic connection, sees each decanter paired with a VIP experience at a renowned Goodwood motorsport event: Goodwood Members’ Meeting, the Festival of Speed and…
Read MoreStone Moon: Seven portraits of seven poems
Stone Moon: Seven Portraits of Seven Poems is a collaborative exhibition by the distinguished British poet, Fiona Sampson and Edinburgh-based artist, Alison Grant. Initially intended for the Rodd in Herefordshire, along came Covid and the 2020 showing had to be postponed. Now six of the seven artworks have found their way onto the walls of…
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