Posts Tagged ‘London’
Loch Fyne Oysters crowned winner of Great Taste Golden Fork
Loch Fyne Oysters has been crowned the winner of the Great Taste Golden Fork for Scotland. The seafood producer, based in Argyll, won the award for its Loch Fyne Kinglas Fillet, which was described as “delicately smoked, soft, creamy and tender.” The Kinglas Fillet is made from the centre cut taken from the crown of…
Read MoreRecently discovered textiles by Andy Warhol to go on display in Scotland
Recently discovered textiles by iconic American artist Andy Warhol will go on display in Scotland for the first time. The rare exhibition will be held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh next year. The 20th century artist created and sold his textiles anonymously, leaving them in obscurity until their recent discovery by collectors and curators Richard Chamberlain…
Read MoreArtistic DNA: Family of artists exhibit work together for first the time
A mother, father and their daughter are set to exhibit their artwork together for the first time. Relative Colour will showcase pieces from a range of artists and ceramicists, but front and centre will be the work of the McClenaghen family, who are exhibiting together for the first time. The exhibition will open on 10…
Read MoreCelentano’s, Glasgow: A modern Italian highlighting the joy of simple flavours done well
Ellie Forbes tries out Celentano’s, a classic Italian feast brimming with flavour. It’s a gorgeous end of summer evening as I walk through Cathedral Square on my way to a much anticipated visit to Celentano’s. Nestled near the entrance to Glasgow’s Necropolis, Chef Dean Parker and his wife Anna opened the Italian in 2021 after…
Read MoreMonarch of the Glen moved to new home
One of the most celebrated paintings in the world – the iconic The Monarch of the Glen by Sir Edwin Landseer – is on the move to its new home. With only one month to go until the opening of the new Scottish galleries at the National in Edinburgh, The Monarch of the Glen is one of over…
Read MoreHome cooking: Stuart Ralston on how he turned his worn recipe notebook into a cookbook
He is regarded as one of the most talented and innovative chefs in the UK today having recently been named in a top 100 list. And now chef Stuart Ralston is sharing some of his creative recipes in a new cookbook which he hopes will inspire people to give it a go at home. Stuart…
Read MoreRecipes: A sea trout summer special
Head chef at the Dalmore Inn, Iain Naysmith, shares his summer special – fillet of sea trout, crushed new potatoes, endive, seared scallop, piquillo and pepper coulis. Iain, who is from Edinburgh originally but currently lives in Inchture, has been working in a kitchen since he was 17. Having started his training at Prestonfield House…
Read MoreFilm Review: Isla
Jeremy Welch reviews a new short film called Isla. IT IS without doubt one of the most difficult disciplines in cinema to create a short. A short is defined by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences as “an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all…
Read MoreFirst flat in Scotland’s most expensive block goes back on sale
A FLAT in the Hamilton Grand, dubbed Scotland’s “most expensive” residential development, has been put up for sale by its owner, with views overlooking the Old Course at St Andrews. Flat 16 is the first apartment in the famous red sandstone block to come back to the market after the final flat in the development…
Read MoreTwo Scots brands shake things up with cocktail
A PAIR of Scottish companies have unveiled a ready-to-drink Margarita cocktail. Bute-based Braw Liquor Club has included Blackthorn Salt from Ayr as one of the ingredients in its West Coast Margarita. The tipple also contains tequila blanco from Mexico, agave nectar, and lime. Braw has released the cocktail in 200ml and 500ml bottles. Elizabeth Mackirdy…
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