Posts Tagged ‘London’
Fantastic recipe to get you in the festive mood
Christmas is coming – and we’re all starting to think of what we’ll eat this festive season. This week, we present a series of recipes courtesy of BenRiach Whisky, which have been created by Ed Barnard from Right to Roam. Chef Ed is based at Right to Roam, a culinary pop-up in Speyside and London…
Read MoreBronze prize at game and conservation awards
A Scots business was celebrating last night, after taking a prize at the 2018 Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation. At a ceremony held in London gun and rifle maker James Purdey & Sons’ famous Long Room, where the Bronze Award was given to Whitburgh Farms, Midlothian. They have made notable changes to their shoot…
Read MoreA love affair that has lasted over 500 years
The origins of the Palace of Holyroodhouse lie in the religious, or monastic, setting of the Holy Rood, which is said to have been a fragment of the cross of Jesus Christ which found its way from the Holy Land to Edinburgh. There is also the tale of David I of Scotland (1124-1153) having a…
Read More10 facts you never knew about Clan Morrison
In Scotland, our clans have rich fascinating histories, dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. Here, we reveal ten important facts every aspiring member of Clan Morrison should know. 1. The seat of the Morrisons of Harris was at Pabbay (Gaelic: Pabaigh), a small island to the south of Harris. The island is now uninhabited. It is…
Read MoreRoyal Botanic Gardens are all light on the night
Christmas at the Botanics opens today at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, unveiling a series of spectacular light installations inspired by the magic of Christmas. This year’s event is bigger and brighter than before, with over one million twinkling lights, offering a unique experience for visitors. A one-mile trail weaves through the Botanics, using the…
Read MoreImaginative dance production in Edinburgh
One of Britain’s leading contemporary dance company is currently presenting its first full length narrative dance work in almost 40 years in Edinburgh. Choreographed by two-time Olivier Award-winner Kim Brandstrup in collaboration with filmmakers the Quay Brothers, Life is a Dream is a two-act, modern reimagining of the 17th-century play by Pedro CalderĂłn de la…
Read MoreSunset Song writer honoured with plaque
A plaque honouring the Scots writer of Sunset Song is to be installed in Stonehaven. Lewis Grassic Gibbon, one of the foremost Scottish writers of the 20th century, is to be honoured as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Commemorative Plaque scheme, it was announced today. Perhaps best known as the author of Sunset Song,…
Read MoreDouble awards delight for William Grant & Sons
The 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) have taken place. These awards are known for setting the international benchmark for quality and recognising excellence in wines and spirits worldwide. The competition follows a rigorous judging process with more than 400 global experts judging products over a seven month period. Now in its 49th year,…
Read MoreScots 16th century jewellery could reach ÂŁ15,000
A rare 16th century Scottish heirloom with extraordinary provenance is going to auction next week. Christie’s forthcoming Important Jewels sale on 28 November in London will offer an enamel and garnet two-sided portrait miniature pendant, circa 1560-1590, has descended directly through the Earls of Darnley and Dukes of Lennox to the present owner. Although the…
Read MoreMurder, mysteries and more with Granite Noir
The cream of crime fiction authors from around the world, a poisoned high tea party, Noir inspired cabaret and a specially commissioned Escape Room game are some of the highlights that audiences can expect at the third annual Granite Noir festival. Produced by Aberdeen Performing Arts, in partnership with the Belmont Filmhouse, Aberdeen City and…
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