Posts Tagged ‘coffee’
The secrets of Scottish dating are revealed
They say that food is the language of love, however survey results revealed that more than a QUARTER of Aberdeen’s singletons say that a coffee shop is the top destination for a first date. And in Glasgow, more than half of the city’s single population (58%) have confessed to suffering from first date jitters as they…
Read MoreFarmers can benefit from three key areas
Many Scottish farmers could benefit from commercial opportunities in three key sectors which offer the potential to transform their businesses. That’s the view of leading independent rural property consultants Galbraith, the renewable energy, forestry and tourism sectors are still offering attractive returns. Speaking at the firm’s farming seminar for 160 industry figures today (Friday), Ian…
Read MoreYule Fest Leith returns for the festival season
Following the success of this summer’s first-ever Chill Fest, the team behind the month-long festival of frivolity are back for Yule Fest Leith. They will bring back the concept for Christmas, with a decidedly festive flavour and even more special offers and events than before. Yule Fest will be a cosy celebration of EH6’s thriving…
Read MoreIt’s better choco-late than never as new range launches
A new handmade chocolate business has been launched from a luxury small hotel in East Lothian. Having worked in the property and catering industries in the Middle East, Angela and David Cockerton decided to return to the UK and set up a small hotel, Garleton Lodge, which offers a careful blend of five-star luxury in…
Read MoreCocktails in the City heading for Edinburgh
The UK’s leading cocktail festival is back to deliver a double header of cocktail creativity in The Hub, nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Edinburgh Castle. Perfect for cocktail aficionados and the cocktail curious, Cocktails in the City invites guests to discover 16 of the Edinburgh’s most exciting, exclusive and famous bars, the finest drinks…
Read MoreCelebration of the best in gold, silver and jewellery
Elements 4, Scotland’s sparkling three-day festival of the very best in gold, silver and jewellery is underway in Edinburgh. Among the highlights is a sneak preview of the forthcoming Seasons collection, made in Scottish gold by Sheila Fleet OBE and inspired by the years of happiness she enjoyed with her husband Rick. The event, running…
Read MoreIncredible chance to restore ruined Scots castle
An impressive Grade B listed castle with five reception rooms and seven bedrooms in a parkland setting is now available. Galbraith present to the market Culdees mansion house, with the castle, which is a tremendous restoration opportunity. Culdees mansion house and castle lie in an elevated position to the south of the popular village of…
Read MoreCalifornia collectin’
The futuristic-looking United States embassy in London played host to the first ‘Collectible California’ dinner, demonstrating how the state’s wines can age, as Peter Ranscombe reports. WHEN wine enthusiasts begin building their collection of bottles, they usually turn to the Old World classics from Bordeaux and Burgundy. But what about California? Can wines from the…
Read MoreEspresso yourself as new Greek-style coffee bar opens
If you’ve ever been to Greece, you’ll know that the country’s culinary delights are as memorable as the scenery – from Freddo Cappuccino to Spanakopita and Bougatsa Cream. Now you can enjoy some of Greece’s café specialities right here in Scotland. After years of Edinburgh’s growing Greek population demanding authentic Mediterranean tastes in the capital,…
Read MoreHome in mature gardens with plenty of office space
This impressive stone built house with a large, mature and productive garden sits in a prominent position in the heart of a coastal town. Presented to the market by Paris Steele, this unique B Listed property, Glenorchy House, at 15 Glenorchy Road, North Berwick, offers generous residential space over the first and second floors and…
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