Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
A party problem will make the wee ones smile
Mac and Bob and the Party Problem is a colourful and imaginative children’s book which is a fun read for little ones who appreciate the illustrations and medium-sized ones who love the tale. Even Mummy can relate to the plot, which sees Mac invited to a party only to realise that he has nothing to…
Read MoreA luxurious Christmas awaits at the Fairmont
The luxurious five-star golf and spa resort Fairmont St Andrews is providing guests with the ultimate festive getaway this Christmas. It is offering an array of exclusive packages and events to celebrate the most wonderful time of year. Perched on the cliff tops overlooking Scotland’s St Andrews Bay, the hotel is set on a 520-acre…
Read MoreBier Halle celebrating its 20th birthday
Glasgow’s iconic Bier Halle celebrates its 20th anniversary today, 14 November. Tucked away downstairs on Gordon St, Bier Halle first opened its doors in 1999 as Glasgow’s first independent beer and pizza bar, with the aim of bringing the highest quality and most unique selection of Czech, German and world biers to the city. 20…
Read MoreLe Roi Fou restaurant’s art series continues
Le Roi Fou has announced the latest show in its exhibition series, of work by Edinburgh artist and designer Joanna Kessel of Edinburgh Mosaic Studio. Le Roi Fou (the mad king) was opened in 2017 by chef proprietor Jérôme Henry and creative director Isolde Nash, bringing together a love of food, the visual arts and…
Read MoreFinishing touches for this year’s giant lanterns
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s award-winning Giant Lanterns will be lighting up Edinburgh Zoo this Friday (15 November). Finishing touches and light tests are now taking place for the wildlife conservation charity’s 47-night extravaganza which is back for a third year with a new theme. Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds takes visitors on a journey…
Read MoreNew £350,000 animal care and gamekeeping facilities
Scotland’s Rural College officially opened the doors to new £350,000 Animal Care and Gamekeeping facilities at its Elmwood campus today. The facilities have brought new life to the campus by refurbishing underused space and providing more room for students to learn practical skills and develop their careers. The facilities were officially opened by local MSP,…
Read MoreNew Arcturus gin will leave you pining for more
To celebrate the second anniversary of handcrafted Highland Arcturus Gin, the first new expression has joined the family – Arcturus Scots Pine. Scots Pine is one of only three native pines to the UK and has existed in Scotland for nearly 8,500 years. The needles of the ancient tree have been combined with foraged botanicals…
Read MoreFinding the greater truth in a fascinating book
Jellyfish is a sparkling and powerful collection of writing. Janice Galloway takes on David Lodge’s assertion – ‘Literature is mostly about having sex and not much about having children; life’s the other way round’ – and scent-marks her multi-layered fiction with what she believes to be the greater truth. Razor sharp tales of two of…
Read MoreUnique single malts revealed in time for Christmas
Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled a duo of special bottlings from its Connoisseurs Choice range for Christmas gifting. The Connoisseurs Choice 1999 from Old Pulteney Distillery is joined by a Connoisseurs Choice 2004 from Glenlivet in a celebration of the Speyside and Highland regions. The Connoisseurs Choice range, which marked its…
Read MorePianodrome is amphitheatre made from pianos
The world’s first amphitheatre made entirely out of upcycled pianos is to be resident at Edinburgh’s historic Leith Theatre this month. It will present a ‘Resonancy’ of events which will invite audiences to experience the unique interactive sculptural installation within the cultural gem of the capital’s most creative district. Pianodrome is the vision of its…
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