Posts Tagged ‘city’
Revive your mind, body and spirit with a yoga break
If you’re looking to relax, unwind and detox in the city, a Revive Day (or half day) in Edinburgh is the perfect treat. Hosted by Revive Yoga Breaks in a beautiful, luxurious house in Bruntsfield, a full-day retreat runs from 8am to 5pm and includes two yoga sessions with instructor Katy Wakefield, a nourishing, vegan…
Read MoreSmiles all round at the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards 2018 were held last week in Dynamic Earth on Edinburgh. Business from all over Scotland were honoured for the hard work and dedication that they put in, proving that you don’t need to be based in a major city to be a success. [zenfolio-gallery id=”433068981″ masonry=”true”]
Read MoreScotch eggs with redcurrant and pickled walnut sauce
With a childhood spent in the kitchen helping her mother and grandmother, it’s hardly surprising that when Joanne Munro got the opportunity to change career, she chose to be a chef. And 18 years after finding her vocation, Joanne became head chef at a Glasgow institution – Café Gandolfi , in the city’s Merchant City enclave. ‘I was hugely interested in…
Read MoreWhen the steaks are high head to Gaucho
Gaucho Love and marriage, a horse and a carriage, steak and Malbec – the latter doesn’t have quite the same ring, but it’s still a match made in heaven. And Gaucho is Nirvana for fans of this particular pairing. With impressively high-end décor, the restaurant lies beneath a small bar area and is resplendent with…
Read MoreTuned in for new appointments at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has made two major appointments. The orchestra has appointed Paul Philbert as its new principal timpani and Luis Eisen as associate principal bassoon, writes Stacey Wylie. Paul Philbert, originally from London, will be joining RSNO as principal timpani (kettledrum). Having studied at Purcell School and Trinity College, Philbert has had…
Read MoreScots are the most festive in the whole country
It has been revealed that Edinburgh people are the most festive in the UK. A whopping 90% of workers in the city have bought a colleague a Secret Santa gift this year and on top of that have also attended at least one Christmas party. Research by short term loan provider Wonga has also found…
Read More£30million Aberdeen Art Gallery project delayed for at least 12 months – just as it was supposed to open
The construction schedule for the £30m redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery is set to be extended – even though the project was originally scheduled for completion before the end of this year. Contractors responsible for the project are in ongoing discussions with Aberdeen City Council to confirm a completion date for the project, with the…
Read MoreClosing date set for sale of nuclear-proof Inverness emergency bunker
A property with a difference is currently on the market – a unique subterranean property in the Raigmore area of the city of Inverness. Owners Highland Council have set a closing date for the sale of the Inverness emergency bunker of 2pm on Wednesday, 6 December. The property includes a tarmacadam surfaced car park and…
Read MoreSafer streets for visitors and residents in Stirling
Visitors and residents in Stirling will feel safer after the city increased its CCTV coverage. Stirling Council has reaffirmed its commitment to public safety through the installation and upgrade of CCTV across the Stirling area and partnership working with Police Scotland. At the council’s public safety committee meeting this week, councillors heard that since 2015,…
Read MoreScotland’s first hydrogen taxi takes to the roads
Aberdeen has unveiled Scotland’s first hydrogen taxi. The Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell car was granted a private hire taxi licence by Aberdeen City Council last month and has now been handed over to Aberdeen Taxis, the operator which will run the vehicle as a full functioning taxi – just a lot more eco friendly.…
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