Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Offers over ÂŁ1million for restored 17th century home
An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over ÂŁ1million. 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 MoreTranquil setting offers genuine rural bliss
An exceptional property nestled in the Perthshire countryside is offering buyers the opportunity to purchase their dream home in the most tranquil of settings. Delford House, a Georgian home which has been carefully refurbished in recent years, is set among 1.9 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds in the picturesque village of Kinnaird, Perthshire. A…
Read MoreAfternoon tea served in a luxurious setting
A prestigious Scots hotel is serving up a special afternoon tea with a festive flair to help celebrate Christmas in style. The Trump Turnberry five-star resort with a sumptuous afternoon tea complete with seasonal dainty sandwiches and savouries, festive treats and freshly baked scones with cream and preserves. Specially created by Andrew MacKay – the…
Read MoreStars in glasses and on plates at 21212
As a fan of 21212’s food, Peter Ranscombe couldn’t turn down an invitation to try the Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms’ wine pairings. CHEF Paul Kitching cracked the code for good food a long time ago – the proprietor at 21212, the restaurant with rooms on Edinburgh’s Royal Terrace, has held his Michelin star since 2010,…
Read MoreA beautiful city home offering riverside views
An elegant Georgian home, situated in a scenic riverside setting, is now on the market, offering impressive views over one of Scotland’s most famous rivers. Set within the generous, private grounds, offering sophisticated and spacious living accommodation over three floors, there is also a neatly-presented three bedroom cottage, which can be acquired in conjunction with the…
Read MoreRugby whisky is all for a great charity cause
A new whisky for Edinburgh Rugby has been released in time for Christmas – and it’s all for a great cause. Glen Moray is releasing the exclusive Edinburgh Rugby Single Cask Private Edition Whisky. Edinburgh Rugby teammates John Barclay , Scotland rugby captain, and Damien Hoyland, visited the Glen Moray Distillery in Elgin, Speyside and…
Read MoreTurn back the clock with these delicious creations
What is Christmas without food and memories of your childhood? Six by Nico restaurants reveal the six dishes that aim to take guests right back to growing up in their younger years. Childhood 2.0 is the latest offering by Chef Nico Simeone and his team who have created a menu filled with fun, laughter and…
Read MoreThis Italian red was served at Michelle Obama’s dinner
Peter Ranscombe samples wines from Cantina Goccia in Umbria, which have just landed in Scotland. FEW Italian regions strike such a chord with tourists as Tuscany; from Tony Blair and Terry Wogan to Stevie Wonder and Sting, celebrities have flocked to see its Renaissance art and to walk among its lavender fields and olive groves.…
Read MoreThese gins change colour – but that’s not their best trick
Peter Ranscombe visits the Old Curiosity distillery at the Secret Herb Garden in Edinburgh. TO SAY that there’s been a gin explosion in Scotland is like saying Theresa May has had a tough time with Brexit – the understatement of the century. Glance at the spirits shelf in your local bottle shop or pick up…
Read MoreChristmas is one of the best times to market your home
With festive decorations providing a warm and welcoming feeling to any house, sellers should be encouraged to market their properties over Christmas, according to independent property consultancy Galbraith. Boxing Day is reported as one of the busiest days for house hunters thinking about their next move with spikes in online traffic reported by agents. This…
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