Posts Tagged ‘leith’
Hemingway’s offers a veritable moveable feast
Concept dining is a growing market in the industry, with everyone trying to find that unique angle that others haven’t. The idea of small plates, popularised by the Spanish through tapas, has been on the rise in recent times, and for good reason – why have one large main course, when you can have a…
Read MoreExclusive whisky to mark pub’s first birthday
An award-winning pub has released a specially selected and limited edition single cask malt in partnership with elemental coastal distillery Glenglassaugh to mark its first anniversary. Nauticus in Leith has enterted into the partnership, with just 275 bottles available. The renowned and industry-established duo behind the bar’s creation, Kyle Jamieson and Iain McPherson, opened Nauticus…
Read MoreStirling’s secrets are revealed in a new book
Stirling is Scotland’s smallest Royal City, and also one of its newest. But, strangely, it’s also the ancient capital and one of the most important locations in all of Scottish history. On Monday 30 September, Extremis Publishing is releasing a new book by Murray Cook. With full-colour illustrations, Digging into Stirling’s Past: Uncovering the Secrets…
Read MoreThe Gathering is celebrating Scotch whisky
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s week-long celebration of its Leith origins concludes this weekend. The festival, known as The Gathering, runs until Sunday 8 September at The Vaults and other iconic Leith venues. The Gathering encapsulates what it means to be a member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, with a jam-packed week of fun-filled…
Read MoreBross Bagels unveils new bagels and a fourth store
A popular Edinburgh diner has revealed it is to open its fourth outlet in the city. Established in August 2017, Bross Bagels owner Larah Bross introduced authentic Montreal style bagels to the capital. She has gone on to open three shops, and now she has revealed they will opening their fourth Bross Bagels shop later…
Read MoreBakery business set to open its fourth outlet
A Scots business is to open its fourth bakery shop in the Dalry area of Edinburgh. Twelve Triangles, run by Rachel Morgan and Emily Cuddeford, will open on 16 September at 50 Dalry Road, and the 500sq ft, 15 cover shop will be open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Sunday, serving a selection of…
Read MoreThe secrets of Leith revealed in new publication
Leith, often overlooked today, has had an exciting and prominent part to play in Scottish history. Secret Leith gives a visual walkthrough of the burgh, describing in intricate detail the history behind the then major port and industrial area, providing the reader with an insight into the civil wars and production past. Gillon uses early…
Read MoreTen great Scots charities you may never heard of
Generous people across Scotland give more than an estimated £1.2 billion to charity each year. The Charities Aid Foundation reports each year on the amount of giving from across the UK, and it found in 2017 that Scotland accounts for 11.8% of all UK charitable donations, despite representing 8.4% of the UK’s population. Their 2018…
Read MoreQuirky cocktail pop-up set to open this weekend
A quirky new pop-up cocktail bar and street food sensation will open this weekend. Created by the team behind Custom Lane in Leith, in collaboration with Beetle Juice Cocktail Bar, LANE will showcase some of the best street food in Edinburgh with food trucks and vendors taking up residency every weekend from Friday August 2.…
Read MoreYardhead whisky looks to the past – and the future
John Crabbie & Co has released a very special single malt whisky aimed at a different market. Described by managing director David Brown, as the company’s most significant release to date, Crabbie’s Yardhead is aimed squarely at the growing sector of young spirits drinkers who want to do more with whisky than just sip it.…
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