Le Petit Beefbar steaks its claim to the capital

A great steak dinner is the culinary equivalent of a pair of jeans. Denims have been a constant in the world of fashion for well over a century. A wardrobe staple which sees many a change in style, but they are always there, a perennial favourite. And the same can be said of a steak…

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Glasgow Print Studio marks National Poetry Day

TO MARK National Poetry Day, Glasgow Print Studio is holding a preview tonight of a exhibition inspired in part by Scottish poet Sorley MacLean. Artist Ken Currie took inspiration for “Chunnacas na mairbh beò” – “The Dead Have Been Seen Alive” – from MacLean’s poem “Hallaig”, about the clearances on the Isle of Raasay. The…

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe begins in style

THE world’s biggest arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, kicks off in the Scottish capital today. Acts from 58 countries will mount nearly 50,000 performances of more than 3,100 shows between now and 29 August. The festival is marking its 75th anniversary this year, with previews of shows running over the past couple of days.…

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REVIEW: Discover the Deep at Dynamic Earth

A preview of the new wonders at Dynamic Earth’s “Discover the Deep” is full of promise, and now it’s ready to welcome us aboard, writes Grant Dickie. Many may remember Dynamic Earth for its iconic iceberg exhibit, which is still standing strong. However, it is now welcoming visitors to a brand new and ambitious exhibition…

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REVIEW: Cask 88 Sir Walter Scott 250th anniversary whiskies

Peter Ranscombe gets an exclusive preview of whisky bottler Cask 88’s tribute to Sir Walter Scott. THERE’S something so evocative about tasting whisky outdoors. When it comes to wine tasting, many vineyards will serve visitors samples out among the vines. Whisky distilleries, less so. Standing on the terrace outside Abbotsford House near Melrose, I could…

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Soundtrack to Scots musical Orphans is released

National Theatre of Scotland has announced the launch of Orphans, the soundtrack of their brand-new Scottish musical. Orphans is a darkly comic musical about family, grief and forgiveness, based on the much-loved cult film written and directed by Peter Mullan and features raucous and heartfelt songs with music and lyrics by Glaswegian composing team Roddy…

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Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair set to return

After a two year hiatus, the Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair (GCAF) makes a welcome return to the Marquee at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum this May. The Preview Evening takes place on Friday 27 May, 6-9pm. The fair will take place over the weekend of 28-29 May. The GCAF is an opportunity for local and…

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A host of popular events ready to return in 2022

Paisley Food and Drink Festival is set to take place across 2022 – just one of several events in Renfrewshire. Organised by Renfrewshire Council, the bumper calendar will see the Paisley Food and Drink Festival return in-person for the first time since 2019, alongside area highlights The Spree, Paisley Halloween Festival and many more. Events…

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Only 234 bottles in first release from John Crabbie

John Crabbie & Co has announced the inaugural release from its Chain Pier Distillery in Edinburgh, with just 234 bottles entering the market. The first Single Malt to be produced in Edinburgh for almost 100 years, Chain Pier Single Malt will be the first release from the Granton-based site, which was set up by Halewood…

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