Posts Tagged ‘leith’
Glasgow’s sense of fun inspires new gin
A new gin echoing Glasgow’s sense of humour has been launched. Gleann Mόr Spirits has launched Glasgow Gin – the second expression in its geographical gin range, following the launch of Leith Gin in July. The design of the bottle is inspired by the iconic Glasgow image of the Duke of Wellington, complete with a…
Read MoreHave you got what it takes to enter the Great British Bake Off?
Scots are being encouraged to get off their soggy bottoms and enter next year’s Great British Bake Off. The hit TV show, which moved from the BBC to Channel 4 this year, is looking for Britain’s best home bakers to enter the tent. Scots have appeared regularly on the show, with Glasgow-based James Morton reaching…
Read MoreShetland will celebrate its fine food and drink again
Shetland’s food festival is to return in 2018 after a hugely successful event this year. Following the Taste of Shetland Festival (formerly the Food Fair) in September, organisers Shetland Food and Drink have confirmed the date for the 2018 Taste of Shetland Festival as October 5-7. The Festival will return to the Clickimin Leisure Centre,…
Read MoreAnniversary couple can be treated like royalty at Britannia
A couple who share their 70th wedding anniversary with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are set to be spoiled at Scotland’s best visitor attraction. On Monday, November 20, the Queen and Prince Philip will celebrate platinum wedding anniversary. The Royal Yacht Britannia, is searching to find one very special couple, who are celebrating their…
Read MoreJoie De Leith – Gleann Mόr Spirits launch Leith Gin
Gleann Mόr Spirits have launched the first of their geographical gin range – ‘Leith Gin’. Derek Mair, Founder of Gleann Mόr Spirits said: ‘Leith Gin was created by two locals who wanted to produce a gin that is full of flavour but at the same time, subtle on the palate. When we moved to our warehouse in Leith almost…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin offers a variety of choice
Established in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is part of Ian Macleod Distillers, one of the most respected Scottish, independent, family-owned companies in the spirits industry. Influenced by the diverse spirit of its namesake city, Edinburgh Gin’s small-batch, award-winning range is distilled at both the eponymous distillery at Rutland Place, and the second distillery at the Biscuit…
Read MoreJohn Lewis Edinburgh unveils brand new floor as part of £24m investment
John Lewis Edinburgh has today unveiled a brand new shopping floor to its customers, as part of a £24million investment in the branch. The 20,000 sq ft fifth floor has a new ‘The Place to Eat’ café and a brand new tech space which includes audio, TV and John Lewis’s Smart Home concept, which showcases…
Read MoreAnother look at lager
PETER RANSCOMBE IT’S been a couple of years since The Grape & The Grain last took a look at Scottish lager and so it’s high time we made like Fagan and reviewed the situation. Since we last attacked the crown caps with a bottle opener, the craft brewing sector has continued to flourish, with the Campaign…
Read MoreBlack Bottle whisky presents The Eclectica Experiement at The Caves, Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s creative music, arts and cocktail scene will be celebrated at The Eclectica Experiment, an experimental night mixing up music, spoken word, contemporary dance, comedy, short film, DJs, whisky and food, at The Caves on Thursday 20th April. Hosted by unconventional blended Scotch whisky Black Bottle, and with a line-up curated by the arts…
Read MoreCrowd funding campaign launched to help bring derelict Leith theatre back to life
A local non-profit arts festival is setting its sights on raising £20,000 to help restore the old Leith Theatre in Edinburgh to a fully functioning arts and music venue for the city. Hidden Door’s Kickstarter campaign had an initial target of £10,000, representing the bare minimum needed to ensure the theatre is ready to open…
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