Edinburgh Cocktail Week has confirmed it will take place in October and that the hugely popular festival is extending to two full weeks, Monday 11th – Sunday 24th, including its flagship Cocktail Village at Festival Square. ‘We are absolutely delighted to announce the return of Edinburgh Cocktail Week. Our festival attracts over 20,000 people every…
Harvey Nichols 4th Floor Brasserie has launched their new Summer Dining menu. For just £28 you can enjoy 3 courses and a delicious cocktail whilst enjoying beautiful views of the city. Created using regionally sourced ingredients, each menu features three starters, three mains and three desserts. Available from 1st July right through to 30th September…
A few weeks back we got the chance to sample a takeaway curry from The Radhuni. We were soon due to be moving home and with the new house being only 5 minutes drive away we thought it would be a great opportunity to try out a new local curry house. That aside we’ve never…
Don’t fancy making Christmas dinner this year? We don’t blame you. It’s been one heck of a year to say the least! Whether it’s down to there being less people for you to cook for due to restrictions or because you would just rather someone else did it for you, thankfully there’s lots of Edinburgh…
You should be able to learn about wine without becoming a wine bore. The Wine List I have to say I completely agree. Although I doubt I’m ever likely to become a wine bore as generally a lot more time is spent drinking it than talking about it! What is The Wine List? The Wine…
“Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin’-race!” Just because you can’t eat out for Burns night and celebrate the great bard in traditional fashion this year, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on first class Haggis, Neeps & Tatties on the 25th January! A few of Edinburgh’s top restaurants are…
The Eat Out to Help Out government initiative to encourage people to safely return to eating out has now officially ended. However, there is good news for those of us keen to grab a culinary bargain, as a number of Edinburgh restaurants have made the decision to extend their own version of the eat out…
Nestled within a lush valley in the foothills of the Central Highlands of Scotland, DEWAR’S Aberfeldy Distillery will reopen on Monday 20th July with new health and safety measures in place. Though the distillery is a bastion of traditional whisky-making in a region where few distilleries remain, it is easily accessible from all major cities, from Edinburgh to Inverness. In recent…
With increasing work commitments and the need to budget, it can seem impossible to get the time off that you need to go on holiday. Going on a weekend away is a much more achievable option, and can give you the relaxation that you need. If you want to explore what a weekend away can…
We had the opportunity to go out and explore Edinburgh recently and were tasked with uncovering a few of the city’s lesser known hot spots. We made a conscious decision to stay away from what is traditionally considered to be the ‘city centre’. So if you’re planning a visit to Edinburgh soon then read on….
Looking for things to do in East Lothian? It’s a beautiful county with miles of coastline to explore, the perfect place for enjoying the great outdoors. Including the lovely towns of North Berwick, Haddington, Gullane and Dunbar there are plenty of sights, scenery and activities to cover all interests. Having lived in Edinburgh for a…