Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Step into a whole new world with Disney’s Aladdin at Edinburgh Playhouse
Disney’s Aladdin is based on the hit 1992 animated film with new songs by Tony®, Olivier®, Grammy®, Emmy® and eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken. The critically acclaimed Broadway and West End musical will open its tour in Edinburgh this month followed by dates in Cardiff, Plymouth, Sunderland, and Milton Keynes, with further cities to…
Read MoreDistillers One of One auction raises £2.25 million
This year’s Distillers One of One charity whisky auction broke 19 auction records and raised a whopping £2.25 million for charity. The 39-lot sale, held at Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh, was the second edition of the auction which saw Sotheby’s partner with The Distillers’ Charity. Some 200 guests from across the world gathered for the…
Read MoreREVIEW: Duck & Waffle Edinburgh’s Sunday roast
If there’s one thing that Rosie Morton loves, it’s a hearty, autumnal meal. She jumps headlong into the new season by tucking into Duck & Waffle Edinburgh’s new two-course Sunday roast. ‘Tea’s ready!’ When I was a child, those words marked the start of an unspoken race. Truth be told, my brother and I were always…
Read MoreChristmas at the Botanics 2023 tickets on sale now
AD Feature The magic of the festive season is set to return to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh this winter as Christmas at the Botanics opens for its seventh year. Reimagined for 2023 with new installations and a fresh route, organisers have introduced off-peak tickets on selected evenings in November and December. The magical, botanical…
Read MoreHeart of a lioness: Artist inspired by David Yarrow celebrates first solo exhibition
A wildlife painter who gave up a potential art career after having her confidence knocked at school is celebrating her first solo exhibition at a major Edinburgh gallery. On leaving school in St Andrews, demoralised Kirsten Mirrey took a job at a horse stud farm and only picked up her brushes to paint portraits of…
Read MoreJoseph Farquharson painting on sale for the first time in 75 years could fetch £50k
A painting by Scottish artist Joseph Farquharson is going on sale for the first time in 75 years – and could fetch up to £50,000. Salmon Fishing on the Dee will be auctioned off during Bonhams Scottish Art sale in Edinburgh on 11 October. While Farquharson is well known for his Sheep paintings, he considered…
Read MoreTop beauty and skincare products for the colder days
SEARCHING for the perfect birthday gift? Or looking to spruce up your skincare regime through autumn and winter? Rosie Morton and Morag Bootland have you covered with their ultimate beauty and skincare guide. So, whether it’s a hand lotion, a face oil or even a lash conditioner, Scottish Field‘s Beauty and Skincare Guide will help…
Read MoreThe big picture: Pheasant feather art with Clare Brownlow
You don’t have to be an art lover to recognise the work of Clare Brownlow. Since 2010 she has been making a name for herself with her incredible creations – all made with pheasant feathers. Her instrument of choice helps her capture the character, movement and colour of her wildlife subjects, unlike many people will…
Read MoreThe only way is up as Port of Leith Distillery is completed
The UK’s first vertical distillery, Port of Leith, has been completed ahead of opening next month. More than a decade since the idea for the distillery was conceived by wine merchant Ian Stirling and finance director Paddy Fletcher the £12m nine-storey distillery is finished and is now taking bookings for tours ahead of welcoming guests…
Read MoreRare apples dating back to the Romans are still growing in the Scottish Borders
Gardeners have uncovered a rare apple variety dating back to the Romans which is still growing in the Scottish Borders. The discovery was made by National Trust for Scotland experts as they catalogued more than 300 different apple varieties across its gardens. Gardeners are working to restore Scottish orchards and keep alive the heritage gardening…
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