Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Sail 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…
Read MoreHistoric Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow visitors to see their backs for the first time
The historic Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. Made from walrus ivory and sperm whale teeth, the pieces range from the wide-eyed ‘Berserker’ who gnaws frantically on his shield, to a Queen who rests her chin in her hand, a rather fed-up…
Read MoreReview: Sotto, Edinburgh
Nothing epitomises the upturn in Stockbridge’s fortunes like the arrival of stylish Italian enoteca-trattoria Sotto, says Richard Bath It’s all change in Stockbridge, within living memory a down-at-heel working-class suburb of Edinburgh but now one of the most up-and-coming and desirable places to live not just in the capital but in the whole of the…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Hogmanay expands outside the city to Portobello for the first time
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will host live music events outside the city centre for the first time this year. A free afternoon ceilidh dance and a night-time indie pop and rock gig will be staged on New Year’s Day at Portobello Town Hall. The Vitamin C club night hosted by Vic Galloway and Andy Wake will start…
Read MoreReview: Nàdair, Edinburgh
There’s a new kid on the block in Marchmont, so Richard Bath went to investigate. This new 20-cover Marchmont restaurant from ex-Wedgwood chefs Sarah Baldry and Alan Keery is right on trend. It has the now customary Gaelic name (Nàdair means ‘nature’), it has a five-course set menu (which changes daily), it’s big on the Scottish and…
Read MorePalace of Holyroodhouse’s dramatic past revealed in first official history ever published
‘If these walls could talk’ might be the most fitting idiom when thinking about The Palace of Holyroodhouse. It’s journey from 12th-century abbey to official Scottish residence of His Majesty The King is peppered with royalty, glamour and even murder. Mary, Queen of Scots spent just six years at the Palace in the 1560s, but…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Matthew Mallia, Hobz Bakery
There is an artisan bakery boom happing in Edinburgh. These days it’s not uncommon to see queues out the doors of many bakeries made popular through social media. But for Maltese baker Matthew Mallia, who owns Hobz, becoming viral has never been the aim. Named after the Maltese word for bread, Hobz specialises in baking…
Read MoreReview: Blood Brothers, Edinburgh Playhouse
Seeing Blood Brothers again after so many years was an unforgettable experience, says Fiona Tenneb. ★★★★★ The first time I saw Blood Brothers I was 13 years old, and the musical was relatively new. Even at that young age, the story made a lasting impression on me. Over the years, it stayed with me, and…
Read MoreReview: Chaophraya, Edinburgh
With stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, Chaophraya is often found on lists of must-visit restaurants in the city. Oozing with atmosphere and ambience, the restaurant is known for offering flavoursome Thai cuisine from an extensive menu, so I was delighted to hear about and try their new breakfast menu. Located on the third floor of…
Read MoreRare Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage New Town hits the market
A Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh that lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site has gone on the market for more than £4 million. Buyers have a rare opportunity to snap up the property which is situated in one of the city’s most coveted addresses in the New Town. The house is arguably one of a…
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