Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Celebrate silver – don’t hide it away on a shelf
Contemporary silverware should be enjoyed every day not displayed on a dusty shelf. That’s the message from family-run Scottish silversmiths Hayward & Stott as they launch The Thistle Collection and a new collaboration with Stewart Christie & Co. The Thistle Collection, which will be unveiled at Stewart Christie & Co’s shop in Edinburgh’s New Town…
Read MoreOffers over £1million for restored home
An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over £1million. Northfield House, in Prestonpans, East Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enchanting family house in excellent order in delightful and secluded garden grounds of 1.74 acres.…
Read MoreDrumlanrig Castle gears up for its Christmas fair
The picturesque Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate has been sprinkled with festive magic and will be lit up red and green for the return of its Christmas fair later this month. A marquee located at the front of the castle will host the annual festive fair with an array of craft, gift and food stalls…
Read MoreA gorgeous Georgian gothic property for sale
A B listed Georgian Gothic-style property, set in mature grounds, is now available for purchase. Kinlochlaich House, in Appin, Argyll and Bute, is presented for sale by Bell Ingram. Kinlochlaich House is a B listed Georgian Gothic style house dating from about 1800, but with some parts of the house having much earlier origins. The…
Read MoreGamba raises thousands for Scottish fishermen
Top seafood restaurant Gamba is giving back to hardworking Scottish fishermen after raising thousands in their multi-award-winning restaurant. Recognising the efforts of theScottish Fishermen’s Mission has been busy fundraising over the last three months donating £1 per table towards the charity and hosting a three-course charity dinner last week which also marked the end of…
Read MoreSix impossible things to believe in at Six by Nico
You don’t need to believe six impossible things before breakfast, but you can expect six tasty courses when The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party menu arrives at restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Six by Nico will take diners down the rabbit hole and into into Wonderland, to escape reality with an eccentric menu themed around one…
Read MoreFood and drink coming to two festive markets
Bowhouse in Fife is bringing together the best food and drink producers from across Scotland with two very special festive Christmas markets. With a soundtrack of live music, hands-on activities and workshops, more than 30 carefully selected food and drink producers; and even a dedicated craft area, Bowhouse is set to be the ultimate destination…
Read MoreBrewdog unveils Five Hundred Cuts rum
BrewDog Distilling Co has launched a new spirit with the release of Five Hundred Cuts rum. Five Hundred Cuts is a handmade spiced rum inspired by the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, a trail-blazing 18th century illustrator of medicinal plants aka ‘the original spice girl’. Five Hundred Cuts is an innovative, botanical rum with no artificial…
Read MoreRestaurant takes awkwardness out of first dates
Scottish restaurant is helping to remove the awkwardness from first dates by implementing a 21st century ‘split bill’ arrangement. Blackwood’s Bar and Grill, part of boutique hotel Nira Caledonia, in Edinburgh, is taking the pressure off couples on first dates by automatically handing them half of the bill each to avoid any awkward conversations about…
Read MoreChristmas night market dates are revealed
The dates for Balgove Larder’s popular Christmas night markets have been announced with a second event added for the first time ever. They will take place on Tuesday, 3 December, and Wednesday, 4 December, both from 4–8pm. The night markets are free to attend and will be held in the Steak Barn. A unique converted…
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