Posts Tagged ‘London’
Only remaining set of Prima and Ultima in charity auction
The registration for the highly oversubscribed second release of the collectable series, Prima & Ultima, has now closed. The only remaining set is to go for auction at Sotheby’s next week, as this elusive set #1 will go under the hammer in Hong Kong from September 15-24 at an online auction, with all proceeds going…
Read MoreWhisky society holding its annual September Gathering
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society honours its members in style with events and tastings across the UK for their annual September Gathering. The SMWS celebrates its annual September Gathering by showcasing a range of whisky tasting events across its signature UK venues. Throughout the month the Society is hosting a series of events for members…
Read MoreScottish Opera returns to theatres with new productions
A new Scottish Opera production of Gilberts and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers will open at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal before traveling to cities around the country. This co-production with D’Oyly Carte Opera and State Opera South Australia will tour Edinburgh, Inverness, and London for a total of 24 performances, and will include the Scottish Opera premiere of…
Read MoreTickets still available for Royal Scots Club Literary Lunches
Scots crime writers Ian Rankin, Lin Anderson and Lesley Kelly are the special guests of the Royal Scots Club, at their new series of themed Literary Lunches. The first event is themed Scottish Crime, and will take place later this month, on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 September. Ian Rankin is best known as the…
Read MoreGin investment boost for the new Ardgowan DIstillery
Ardgowan Distillery has announced plans for a new bespoke centre for Blackwoods Gin at their Inverkip site. An initial tranche of £3 million has been approved by shareholders of London-listed firm Distil plc,who have previously provided a loan of up to £5 million, with the potential of an additional follow-on loan of up to £2…
Read MoreReview: The End of the Line
On reading the themes of The End of the Line before I went I felt I was about to enter the very throat of the dragon that is modern woke: divorce, loneliness of the young, eating disorder, therapy, reality over expectation etc. it was all there. How very, very wrong I was about my preconceived…
Read MoreNew rum from Aberdeenshire is making its mark
There could have been easier times than during a global pandemic but that was the beginning of Cabezon Beverage. Founder David Smith reveals the initial idea for the rum brand first came around in the autumn of 2019 and was incorporated in December 2019. Cabezon Beverage’s signature product, the botanical aged rum, Ron Cabezon, launched…
Read MoreSt Andrew Boat Club steers new path with £1m boathouse
St Andrew Boat Club is delighted to announce that work begins this week on its new £1m flagship boathouse in Edinburgh. Measuring nearly 600 square metres, the new facility is three times the size of the current building, which has been in use since 1984. The new boathouse will be constructed on land leased from…
Read MoreMultrees Walk is the definition of luxury
Multrees Walk: The Definition of Luxury in the heart of Edinburgh and the perfect destination for all your exclusive and luxury shopping while visiting the Scottish Capital City. Multrees Walk is home to Scotland’s only Harvey Nichols, which boasts five floors dedicated to luxury fashion, beauty, food, and wine. There is something for everyone at…
Read MoreThe Royal Scots Club announces its Literary Lunches
Leading Scottish writers are to be the guests of the Royal Scots Club, who have announced their new series of themed Literary Lunches. The first event Scottish Crime featuring three novelists, including Ian Rankin, the creator of Rebus, who lives in Edinburgh. Also attending is Lin Anderson, the novelist and screenwriter best known for her…
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