Posts Tagged ‘lunch’
Harvey Nichols set to pop up in St Andrews
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh is spreading its wings in Scotland as it is set to open a a pop-up shop in St Andrews. Until now, shoppers have only been able to shop the fashion brand online or at the Harvey Nichols store in Edinburgh – which, quite frankly, aren’t just on the local high street, but…
Read MoreFinal stands available for the Edinburgh Art Fair
More than 60 national and international galleries will be selling the work of over 500 artists from all four corners of the globe at Scotland’s premier art fair. The Edinburgh Art Fair is now in its 14th year and has firmly established itself as the largest event of its kind in the UK outside of…
Read MoreMarking 120 years of BenRiach with a special cask
BenRiach Distillery is marking its 120th anniversary with a specially selected commemorative cask. Chosen from Warehouse 13, the oldest dunnage warehouse at the heart of the distillery, BenRiach Marsala Hogshead Cask No.10299 was distilled 100 years after the distillery doors opened and has been maturing for 20 years. BenRiach Distillery has developed a reputation for…
Read MoreA relaxing day awaits at Spirit of Dragonfly
Dragonfly Yurts is hosting its annual Spirit of Dragonfly event this weekend. This is a day of workshops with experts in yoga, crystal meditation, astrology, sound and essential oils. Taking place within five handmade yurts at their Yurt Village in Pitlochry on Saturday, 1 September, this event was a sell out last year and has…
Read MoreA fascinating month lies ahead at Sotheby’s
Some fascinating sales and events are coming to an Edinburgh auction house in September. Sotheby’s, based at Thistle House, 21-23 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, have some fascinating events throughout the month. Sotheby’s will have a jewellery and watches valuation day,and the Made In Britain sale. Events are: · 11 September – Tea and Tiaras at Prestonfield…
Read MoreCelebrating Romans in Scotland and the Antonine Wall
A celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of the inscription of an ancient Roman landmark in Scotland will take place next month. The Resdiscovering the Antonine Wall project organised the event to promote the site’s fascinating history and celebrate the ongoing involvement of the communities along the Wall. The community conference, which is being led…
Read MoreFrom life in the F1 fast lane to creating gin
A former McLaren F1 marketing guru who went on to create an award-winning gin company is set to explain the winning formula for diversification. Andrew Mackenzie, managing director of Dundee-based Verdant Spirits, spent 10 years as creative director of the marketing arm of the McLaren Formula 1 team, working alongside legendary drivers such as Ayrton…
Read MoreJust four days left till the 177th Lonach Gathering
This weekend will see the 177th Lonach Highland Gathering and Games take place in Aberdeenshire. Being held at Bellabeg Park in Strathdon, the event on Saturday, 25 August, maintains the long-standing tradition of the event taking place on the fourth Saturday in August. The Lonach Highland and Friendly Society was founded in 1823 by Sir…
Read MoreCountry house fishing party is exclusive opportunity
A grand one-off three-night fishing party will mark the close of the sporting season at Kinloch Lodge this October. It’s an appropriate send off, given its history as the Macdonald family hunting lodge. Located close to the Skye bridge, at the southern end of this dramatic island, down a long, private drive and at the…
Read MoreExtreme weather hits the grouse shooting season
Young people, pensioners and migrant workers will lose out on over 500 days of seasonal work in the Lammermuir Hills this year due to cancelled grouse shooting, a new survey has found. Grouse shooting brings UK and international visitors to the region each year, providing a welcome economic injection to the local villages. However, extremes…
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