Posts Tagged ‘tea’
Scotland’s first mainland lighthouse stands proud
The first lighthouse to be built on mainland Scotland was engineered by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of the author Robert Louis Stevenson. He drove a foundation, walls and spiral staircase through a castle to complete it in 1824. Though its lantern is no longer operational and a small unmanned light has taken its place, Kinnaird Head…
Read MoreA whisky cocktail to mark autumn’s arrival
It’s nearly the weekend – so it’s the ideal time for delicious cocktail for the autumn. After a day spent relishing the arrival of autumn with golden sunsets, the crunch of fallen leaves and the whiff of a bonfire a great start to a relaxing evening would be creating Glen Moray’s Peaty Blinder Cocktail, a…
Read MoreA celebration of coffee is coming to Edinburgh
Whether you’re a fan of the espresso, short macchiato, long macchiato, ristretto, Americano or café latte, there will be a coffee for you at a Scottish festival taking place soon. If you are a coffee connoisseur, a casual coffee drinker or crazy about caffeine or chocolate, you are sure to get a buzz at Edinburgh…
Read MoreThe helping hands who assist injured animals
Fiona Thorburn, senior animal rescue officer for the Scottish SPCA, is on hand to rescue Edinburgh’s wildlife when they are injured or in peril. Helping injured deer, badgers and foxes is all in a day’s work for Fiona, and the four other SSPCA animal rescue officers who work in and around the capital. But it’s…
Read MoreLife drawing comes to Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum will swap shipping for stripping as it hosts a Life Drawing with All The Young Nudes event. The Scottish Maritime Museum’s vast, Victorian glass roofed Linthouse will be the scene for an extraordinary after hours sketching event on Friday, 31 August. One of the highlights of the Museum’s art inspired events and…
Read MoreSomething old, something New (Lanark)
Everyone loves a wedding, especially when it’s set in a memorable location. The New Lanark Mill Hotel will be holding a wedding open evening, running on September 13 from 6-9pm. A glass of bubbly and canapes will be available upon arrival, before visitors are given guided tours of the facilities and interested parties can meet…
Read MoreMaking the great outdoors more accessible to all
Those of us who enjoy the great outdoors appreciate the fact that one you’re on the hills and pathways of Scotland, the world is your oyster. Once you start trekking, that’s it – no need to bring out your bank cards or notes, unless you need to stop for a cup of tea – it…
Read MoreA garden that’s a labour of love and a tribute too
Dr Ian Wallace moved to Rivaldsgreen House in Edinburgh with his wife 36 years ago. And although some of the garden was well established there were areas that required work. Ian and his wife, who was a keen gardener, worked together to create a really special garden. When Ian’s wife passed away six years ago he…
Read MoreThe controversial question of Oxfords v Brogues
Wearing brogues in town… is it a cardinal sin? Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing tackles the thorny question of footwear etiquette. Recently, on a rare quiet evening at home, I found myself watching the spy spoof film Kingsman with Colin Firth. It’s an entertaining enough caper. The Kingsmen are a band of exceptionally…
Read MoreFamily go from sourcing gin to making their own
A Scots family has put its expertise in running a gin establishment into creating its own brand. The family behind the iconic Gin Emporium, Smithies Deli, in Arbroath, is to put its intimate knowledge of the gin industry to good use with the launch of its own gin brand, Smithies Gin Company. Smithies Gin Company…
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