Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
The Spanish Butcher set to open in Edinburgh
The Spanish Butcher is opening in Edinburgh next year. Already a staple of the Glasgow food scene, the Galicia meets Brooklyn eatery will arrive on North Castle Street next spring. Diners will be able to enjoy vibrant Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired flavours across an à la carte menu, married with the very best homegrown produce from…
Read MoreDhoom: A tantalising tour of Indian in Dunfermline
A short drive to Dunfermline turned into a tour of India’s west coast, as Ellie Forbes sampled Dhoom’s latest tasting menu. The apparent birthplace of chicken tikka masala, Glasgow isn’t short of Indian restaurants, with Mother India’s Cafe serving up some of the best street food I have ever tasted. So it’s not often I…
Read MoreNational Galleries of Scotland has announces first female director general
The National Galleries of Scotland has announced the appointment of a new director general. Anne Lyden will take over from Sir John Leighton in January, following his 17-year tenure, and be the first woman to hold the position in the history of the National Galleries. She will bring a wealth of experience, most recently as…
Read MoreSir Billy Connolly lends kilt to Tartan exhibition in Dundee
Sir Billy Connolly has sent his famous Tartan Day kilt to Dundee to be added to the People’s Tartan collection at V&A Dundee. The kilt, worn by Sir Billy in 2019 when he led a procession of 3000 people through New York for the annual Tartan Day parade will go on display from 13 October…
Read More111 by Modou chef takes diners on journey from Senegal to Scotland with new menu
A chef who arrived in Scotland with just £200 and is now the owner of a renowned Glasgow restaurant is sharing the story of his journey through a new menu. Modou Diagne, chef and owner of 111 by Modou, has developed a new immersive dining experience inspired by his story from growing up in Senegal.…
Read MoreHigh School of Glasgow make generous charity donations
Junior School pupils from The High School of Glasgow in Bearsden have donated 753 items to local charities as part of this year’s Harvest Week. Children put into practice one of the School’s Values of being ‘community-minded’ by bringing in food items and toiletries to give to those supported by a number of Glasgow charities. …
Read MoreCoin hoard could be linked to 1692’s Glencoe Massacre
They were hidden for safekeeping underneath a stone fireplace more than 300 years ago. But now archaeologists have revealed that a hoard of coins found earlier this year may have been put there by a victim of the infamous Massacre of Glencoe. The 36 coins, which vary in date, were discovered by archaeology student Lucy…
Read MoreArtist Sam Ainsley announces first Glasgow exhibition in 30 years
Glasgow based artist Sam Ainsley has announced her first major exhibition in the city in more than 30 years. Wednesday is Cobalt blue, Friday is Cadmium red will be on display at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) from 25 November. It is the first such show for the artist since her 1987 solo exhibition…
Read MoreTop beauty and skincare products for the colder days
SEARCHING for the perfect birthday gift? Or looking to spruce up your skincare regime through autumn and winter? Rosie Morton and Morag Bootland have you covered with their ultimate beauty and skincare guide. So, whether it’s a hand lotion, a face oil or even a lash conditioner, Scottish Field‘s Beauty and Skincare Guide will help…
Read MoreNew BBC ALBA documentary to explore the Scottish wolf
For 12,000 years wolves and humans shared Scotland’s landscape. But as hunter- gatherers became farmers, wolves became their enemy and were hunted to extinction. Now a new BBC Alba documentary is set to explore whether the story of the Scottish wolf is over. Wolves arrived as the last ice age ended, following – like Scotland’s…
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