To coincide with World Gin Day, Real Mary King’s Close, the five-star visitor attraction located underneath the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh, is teaming up with local herb and gin experts – The Old Curiosity Distillery – to offer unique gin-tasting tours. Paying homage to the famous illicit gin trade of 18th century Edinburgh and the…
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Break Lent with an indulgent chocolate tea that will satisfy any chocoholic
The Stables Kitchen at Hopetoun House has designed the ultimate chocolate tea for adults to celebrate the end of lent this Easter weekend, when it opens its doors on Good Friday (19th April). While chocolate treats typically focus on littles ones at this time of year, the Stables Kitchen wanted to create a memorable chocolate…
TRUE ORIGINS FESTIVAL TO BRING SCOTTISH GIN TO EDINBURGH
A new festival celebrating Scottish craft gin and showcasing 80 different gins from across the country is to be held in Edinburgh this weekend. With UK gin sales doubling in the last five years and Brits spending around £516 million on bottles of ‘mother’s ruin’ – the popularity of gin shows no sign of slowing….
THE BALMORAL APPOINTS MARK DONALD AS HEAD CHEF OF MICHELIN-STARRED NUMBER ONE
Edinburgh’s culinary landmark welcomes internationally trained chef as he chooses The Balmoral to make his homecoming. The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, is proud to announce Mark Donald as the new Head Chef of Number One – the hotel’s one Michelin star restaurant. The Scottish born chef’s homecoming follows a 13 year stint…
Edinburgh recognised as one of the best cities outside of London to pursue a digital career
Edinburgh has been recognised by Monster Jobs as one of the best cities outside of London to pursue a digital career in the company’s new city ranking. New data from jobs site, Monster.co.uk, shows that outside of London, Edinburgh is one the best cities in the UK to develop a career within the digital industry…
Edinburgh Average Rent Has Increased by Over £100 Per Month
Edinburgh has re-entered the top 50 most expensive cities for rental accommodation in Europe. With the average rental cost for a three-bed home in Edinburgh rising to £1,529 a month since last year. Rents in Edinburgh have reached a record high as the Scottish capital re-enters the top 50 most expensive cities in Europe, according…
Are you all aboard? Councillors approve extension to Edinburgh’s tram line
Councillors have voted to press ahead with taking trams to Newhaven. The project was approved after a vote at the full meeting of Edinburgh City Council. Edinburgh’s tram line is now to be extended from the city centre to Newhaven at a cost of up to £207m. Supporters of the plan to lengthen the tram…
The Glenlivet launches The Winchester Collection Vintage 1967, a rare 50-year old limited-edition Single Malt Scotch whisky
The Winchester Collection Vintage 1967 represents the first time the brand has collaborated with a designer to create The Glenlivet bottle and display case. The maple and copper case and hand blown glass bottle were created by Bethan in response to the land around the distillery, her family history in the area and the complex…
Food historian and popular TV and radio broadcaster Dr Annie Gray is set to host a special talk at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Food historian and popular TV and radio broadcaster Dr Annie Gray is set to host a special talk at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday, 19 March, exploring Queen Victoria’s love of food. Annie Gray is the resident food historian on BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Kitchen Cabinet’ and recently oversaw a recreation of the wedding…
New Vice Principal Has the Recipe for Success at ENTCS
Edinburgh New Town Cookery School has announced the appointment of Annette Sprague as its new Vice Principal. Originally from California, Annette brings 20 years of experience in professional cooking and running food-related businesses. After gaining her diploma in Grand Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu, in 1999, having trained both in Sydney and London, she moved…
Free Pizza! Sailor Jerry rum is handing out 500 FREE PIZZAS in Edinburgh this month
Sailor Jerry have kicked off their month-long Edinburgh City Takeover by partnering with local pizza champions Civerinos to dish out 500 free pizzas to city residents! Each of the complimentary pizzas will be served with a limited edition Sailor Jerry BBQ sauce, made with a secret blend of rum, herbs and spice. Yum. With 16…
SCOTLAND’S FIRST VODKA DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
Ogilvy Vodka – Scotland’s first potato vodka distillery – is preparing to open the doors to its new £150K visitor centre. Expected to welcome over 3,000 visitors in its first year, Ogilvy Vodka promises an unforgettable ‘field to bottle’ experience that will take in the sights and sounds of both a working potato farm and working vodka distillery. Tours will start on vintage tractor and trailer, which will showcase a behind the scenes look…
