Scottish chef Nick Nairn announces opening date for new restaurant

Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced an opening date for his new restaurant in Bridge of Allan following a devastating fire. Nick and his wife Julia have completely renovated the space, which was occupied by Nick’s on Henderson Street, until the fire in 2021. Working with Edinburgh based interior designer Pat Renson, the couple have…

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Review – Quantum of Solace

An entranced Richard Bath watched this Edinburgh native’s magic show with slack-jawed amazement. I’ve seen plenty of strange things at magic shows in Edinburgh, and once even found myself sitting in a performance at Summerhall behind one of the Orange Order foot soldiers whose march had made me late. The jovial Canadian magician made the…

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Tours and tastings at the secret garden distillery

THERE’s no need to keep it under your hat, because the secret is well and truly out, writes Morag Bootland. Sitting at the base of the Pentland hills, just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh, the Secret Garden Distillery first opened its gates in 2017. Having visited the distillery and its beautiful gardens many times over…

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Black Axe Throwing Co: A stress busting night to remember

With deadline day past, the Scottish Field team were looking for a stress-buster… Cue Edinburgh’s first-ever axe-throwing experience, Black Axe Throwing Co.  WHEN it comes to writing a resumé, certain desirable attributes spring to mind. Good communication, efficiency, positivity, and the ability to problem solve are crucial skills in any line of work. Happily, my…

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Edinburgh’s Hidden Door festival has opened

Edinburgh’s Hidden Door festival has opened for five days of music, art and performance. Held at the Complex at 15 Dalkeith Road, the festival is also hosting a diverse poetry and spoken word programme and a collection of visual art from Scotland’s best emerging artists over the course of the event from 31 May –…

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What’s on: a look at events coming up in June

Graduate Exhibition World-renowned furniture school, The Chippendale International School of Furniture, is hosting its 38th annual Graduate Exhibition & Fine Furniture Sale this month. The event will showcase a range of fine furniture crafted by students graduating from this year’s Professional Course. On the 2022/23 course are 30 talented students from around the world, including India, Chile, Thailand, Norway, Saudi…

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Greta Thunberg to take part in Edinburgh International Book Festival

Climate activist Greta Thunberg will take part in a special event at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Swedish environmental campaigner will give a speech, followed by an in-depth conversation about her activism. Greta, 20, will also discuss  her book  The Climate Book, which saw her call on the wisdom of more than one…

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One Square launches new Champagne brunch

Megan Amato tries out One Square’s new Champagne brunch.   There are winning combinations that stand the test of time, bucking social media trends to be firm staples in the public’s hearts and we can safely say that a glass (or bottle) of champagne at brunch is high on that list. Located across at the…

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