Review: Six By Nico’s new Big Apple menu

I’VE always wanted to go to New York.  Friends, Elf and Home Alone – all of which were watched on loop throughout this millennial’s youth – are almost entirely responsible for my ever-growing desire to visit NYC. To my continued dismay, these plans are yet to come to fruition. But Chef Nico Simeone has answered…

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Beira ‘Dressed To Kilt’ in Great Gatsby mansion

SCOTTISH clothing brand Beira will take part in the “Dressed to Kilt” charity fashion show on Long Island in New York on Saturday. The theme for this year’s show, which has been running since 2003, is “Dress for adventure: from the Highlands to the Hamptons”. Beira will be showing its Elisie coat, Marina dress, and…

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Cabal rum launches Polar Ice limited edition

A Scots explorer who brought ice back from the south pole has played his part in the creation of a new rum. Through its official partnership with The Explorers Club Great Britain and Ireland Chapter, luxury aged rum brand, Cabal, is launching an exclusive limited edition containing polar ice which was brought back from the…

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New York Tartan Day to welcome parade members

Tartan Day has become one of the biggest celebrations in New York – and the 2020 celebration of all things Scottish is set to be just as big. April 6 has been officially – by Presidential Proclamation – designated as National Tartan Day in the United States. A day for recognising Scottish and Scottish-American contributions…

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Violinist Jessica is home and hitting the high notes

Violist Jessica Beeston is sharing her skills with the next generation. The musician recently returned to Scotland having been based in London and Salzburg. An in-demand chamber musician who plays with ensembles including Hebrides Ensemble, the award winning Nephele Ensemble, and Red Note, she was a member of the Edinburgh Quartet from 2011-14, a mentor…

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The incredible transformation of this Georgian property

When Julie Allan and her family moved into their property on Edinburgh’s Gillespie Street, it bore very little resemblance to the family home that it is today. The house had been an HMO and was decidedly unloved. The Allans got the keys just before Christmas and only had time to paint the walls and hastily…

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Enjoy a sweet treat with this delicious apple cake

This tasty desert was created by Anne and Jim Anderson, who run The Anderson restaurant and hotel in Fortrose on the Black Isle. The couple upped sticks from their home in Philadelphia after Jim fell in love with the notion of owning a hotel in Scotland. And while Anne is cooking up a storm in…

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