Posts Tagged ‘leith’
The life and times of Scots actor Mark Bonnar
New Scots drama Guilt continues tonight on BBC Scotland, starring Mark Bonnar. The actor has starred in a number of hit TV shows, including Line of Duty, Catastrophe, Doctor Who, Casualty, Shetland and Unforgotten. He is currently starring as lawyer Max in Guilt. He lived in East Kilbride and Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, before moving to…
Read MoreA First World War tragedy off the coast of Scotland
A First World War naval ‘battle’ off the coast of Scotland on a wintery night in 1918 involved no enemy contact yet resulted in the tragic deaths of 270 British submariners. It was a sea ‘battle’ that claimed 270 British submariners but which until recently remained shrouded in secrecy. As well as a loss of…
Read MoreHemingway’s offers a veritable moveable feast
Concept dining is a growing market in the industry, with everyone trying to find that unique angle that others haven’t. The idea of small plates, popularised by the Spanish through tapas, has been on the rise in recent times, and for good reason – why have one large main course, when you can have a…
Read MoreExclusive whisky to mark pub’s first birthday
An award-winning pub has released a specially selected and limited edition single cask malt in partnership with elemental coastal distillery Glenglassaugh to mark its first anniversary. Nauticus in Leith has enterted into the partnership, with just 275 bottles available. The renowned and industry-established duo behind the bar’s creation, Kyle Jamieson and Iain McPherson, opened Nauticus…
Read MoreStirling’s secrets are revealed in a new book
Stirling is Scotland’s smallest Royal City, and also one of its newest. But, strangely, it’s also the ancient capital and one of the most important locations in all of Scottish history. On Monday 30 September, Extremis Publishing is releasing a new book by Murray Cook. With full-colour illustrations, Digging into Stirling’s Past: Uncovering the Secrets…
Read MoreThe Gathering is celebrating Scotch whisky
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s week-long celebration of its Leith origins concludes this weekend. The festival, known as The Gathering, runs until Sunday 8 September at The Vaults and other iconic Leith venues. The Gathering encapsulates what it means to be a member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, with a jam-packed week of fun-filled…
Read MoreBross Bagels unveils new bagels and a fourth store
A popular Edinburgh diner has revealed it is to open its fourth outlet in the city. Established in August 2017, Bross Bagels owner Larah Bross introduced authentic Montreal style bagels to the capital. She has gone on to open three shops, and now she has revealed they will opening their fourth Bross Bagels shop later…
Read MoreBakery business set to open its fourth outlet
A Scots business is to open its fourth bakery shop in the Dalry area of Edinburgh. Twelve Triangles, run by Rachel Morgan and Emily Cuddeford, will open on 16 September at 50 Dalry Road, and the 500sq ft, 15 cover shop will be open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Sunday, serving a selection of…
Read MoreThe secrets of Leith revealed in new publication
Leith, often overlooked today, has had an exciting and prominent part to play in Scottish history. Secret Leith gives a visual walkthrough of the burgh, describing in intricate detail the history behind the then major port and industrial area, providing the reader with an insight into the civil wars and production past. Gillon uses early…
Read MoreTen great Scots charities you may never heard of
Generous people across Scotland give more than an estimated £1.2 billion to charity each year. The Charities Aid Foundation reports each year on the amount of giving from across the UK, and it found in 2017 that Scotland accounts for 11.8% of all UK charitable donations, despite representing 8.4% of the UK’s population. Their 2018…
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