Posts Tagged ‘leith’
Scots chef takes top prize at Young British Foodies
A Scot has won the coveted Young British Foodies Chef of 2018. The honour was bestowed upon Roberta Hall-McCarron, head chef at The Little Chartroom in Edinburgh, at an awards ceremony last night. The restaurant is a neighbourhood-style bistro which opened its doors earlier this summer with Roberta in the kitchen and Shaun, her husband,…
Read MoreThere’s more to Dundee than just the V&A
Dundee has been the most-talked about city in Scotland this month, with the opening of the new V&A Dundee. Scotland’s new museum of design is located by the River Tay at Discover Point, but those planning a trip to the City of Discovery will find there’s so much more to see and do there. Dundee…
Read MoreExhibition sees a dozen artists respond to Paolozzi
A new art exhibition is being staged as 12 Royal Scottish Academicians respond to the work of Scottish-Italian artist, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. Conversations with Paolozzi will run at the Royal Scottish Academy on The Mound until 28 October, featuring the work of Michael Agnew, William Brotherston, Alfons Bytautas, Doug Cocker, Michael Doherty, Graham Fagen, Paul…
Read MoreNew pair join the Araminta Campbell team
An innovative Scottish textiles and design company has made two key appointments to help grow the business. Edinburgh-based Araminta Campbell Limited hopes the pair will further develop its collection of luxury handwoven British alpaca accessories, interiors line and exclusive custom-tweed and tartan design service. Corine Thompson, aged 26, joins the Studio as an in-house handweaver…
Read MoreExplore the concept of time at new exhibition
Time travel is possible this month, as it sees a unique collaboration between two Edinburgh artists. The Marking Time exhibition will explore the passage of time through pieces created by Tim Chalk and Saskia Gavin at Edinburgh’s The Dundas Street Gallery. This brings together two distinct but complementary voices tackling a common theme. Pieces in…
Read MoreSuccess looms for tweed designer Araminta Campbell
Young Scottish weaver and tweed designer Araminta Campbell is upholding Scottish textile traditions while creating stylish and modern designs. Finding a suitable muse for her bespoke designs wasn’t difficult for award-winning Araminta. Growing up on an estate near Aberdeen, the young Araminta was surrounded by the fabric and the glorious countryside of Royal Deeside. Graduating…
Read MoreMajor exhibition to focus on enigmatic Scots artist
A new exhibition exploring the life and work of Scottish Modernist artist Edwin G Lucas is now underway. Revealing the little-known story of Lucas’s life and career, it traces his development from the early watercolours of his youth to his boldly experimental oil paintings of the 1940s and 1950s. It also explores the artist’s final,…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin have been getting into the festival spirit
With the world’s largest arts festival in town, Edinburgh Gin has been welcoming international visitors and locals alike to enjoy the festivities in style. Taking over the city with a range of bespoke pop up bars and activities, Edinburgh Gin has presence throughout the Festival with sites at some of the festival’s main venues. Appearing…
Read MoreTV chef is Toast in brand new Fringe production
One of Edinburgh’s top chefs is taking his culinary creations to the stage after being chosen to take a starring role in Nigel’s Slater’s Toast at the Traverse Theatre. Owner of Cater Edinburgh, Barry Bryson, 42, will be making his Fringe debut as part of the play which takes its name from the award-winning autobiography…
Read MoreTime to set a course for The Little Chartroom
Chef Roberta Hall worked at The Kitchin for three years before spending six years at Castle Terrace, where she eventually became head chef. The LittleChartroom – named after her love of sailing – is the first restaurant for Hall and partner Shaun McCarron, who managed Castle Terrace. Halfway down Leith Walk, the atmosphere at this tiny 18-cover…
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