Posts by Crystal Chesters
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Gusset Grippers
An absolute must for women who have experienced childbirth and/or are ‘ of a certain age’. This slick, incredibly funny show is written and presented by Elaine Miller, physiotherapist, mother and recovered incontinent who enjoys revealing the wonders of the pelvic floor and how to get yours in tip-top shape (men and women) which will…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe review: Jimeoin: Result!
This well-kent Irish comedian has had a loyal Fringe following for 25 years. He is a familiar face on ‘Live at the Apollo’, the Royal Variety performance, and he had his own smash-hit show in NYC off-Broadway. Observational comedy touching on everything from Trump to Jesus and some fresh new material involving the cost of…
Read MoreMonth-long cocktail festival launches in Leith
A new festival is launching this summer, transforming the Leith area of Edinburgh into a cocktail community. Taking place from 2 August to 2 September, Leith Chill Fest will see the area’s 18 best bars offer an array of cocktails for £5 each. From Sofi’s ‘Tropical Leith’ to Malmaison’s ‘Leith’s A Peach’, there’s a colourful…
Read MoreElectronic reinterpretation of Vivaldi debuts at Edinburgh Festival
Anno, a multi-sensory reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, will come to the Edinburgh Festival for the first time this August. Composed by Anna Meredith, it incorporates Vivaldi’s famous set of seasonal concerti alongside Anna’s own sections for electronics. Co-commissioned by Scottish Ensemble and Spitalfields Music, Anno takes the audience into a dark, transformed world where…
Read MoreTramway to present children’s exhibition
The Tramway in Glasgow is presenting a Children’s Exhibition from 7 July to 26 August. Featuring bold, playful and engaging artwork, the exhibition introduces children to ideas and materials used in contemporary art. Councillor David McDonald, chair of Glasgow Life and deputy leader of Glasgow City Council, said: ‘The Children’s Exhibition at Tramway is a fantastic way for young people…
Read MoreGalbraith appoints head of residential agency for Lothians
Property consultancy Galbraith has appointed Rebecca March to lead its sales team in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Rebecca from North Berwick joins the firm from Bidwell’s where she was responsible for agency and valuation in Fort William and later Perth. She said: ‘Property in the Lothians offers an excellent combination of easy access to the…
Read MoreCaorunn Summer Garden opens at Edinburgh’s Hotel Du Vin
Edinburgh’s Hotel Du Vin has reopened the Caorunn Summer Garden for the summer season. Offering a new menu of refreshing gin cocktails, al-fresco dining and a chilled retreat from the city heat, the outdoor oasis is open from 11am to 11pm every day until mid-September. Guests can lounge in the relaxing courtyard space and enjoy…
Read MoreBladnoch Distillery releases limited edition 10-year-old malt
Bladnoch Distillery has launched its limited edition 10-year-old single malt. Crafted by Master Distiller Ian MacMillan, the Bladnoch 10-year-old is matured in Bourbon casks to harness sweet but spicy characteristics. Bladnoch Distillery owner David Prior, said: ‘The Bladnoch 10 year old bourbon cask finish represents an exciting new path for the brand. ‘It is a…
Read MoreKeep your garden growing in the heatwave
As temperatures sizzle across Scotland, Brian Hawthorn, horticulturist at Cardwell Garden Centre, offers hot tips to make sure your plants and flowers continue to thrive. Droplets of water on leaves can magnify the sun’s rays, scorching your plants. Water your garden in the cooler temperatures of the evening using a watering can or hose with…
Read MoreInverness to host European Pipe Band Championships
The European Pipe Band Championships will take place in Inverness for the next three years, it has been announced. Piping Inverness will bring together hundreds of pipers, drummers and Highland dancers to Bught Park, with live entertainment, food and drink and craft stalls. Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) chief executive Ian Embelton: ‘The RSPBA…
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