Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Hotel is banking on fitness in the former vaults
A former bank vault in the base of a Scots hotel has shaped up for a new look. Gritty fitness outfit CaveFit is to open its second gym in the former vaults in the basement of The Edinburgh Grand, following a partnership deal with the luxury hotel residence’s owners, Chris Stewart Group. The new CaveGYM…
Read MoreWatch people Getting Hitched Asian Style
A new three-part series goes behind the scenes with Scotland’s biggest Asian wedding planners, Saffron Events, as they create some of the most spectacular weddings over a summer season. Getting Hitched Asian Style is produced by Firecracker Films, and each hour-long episode follows owner Hassan and his team of wedding planners as they create the…
Read MoreA conversion full of heritage is unveiled
Six beautiful and unique one and two-bed apartments and duplexes have been revealed at the stunning conversion of the magnificent Carrongrove House at Stoneywood, near Denny in Stirlingshire. Mactaggart & Mickel hired specialist architects and craftsmen to breathe new life into the historic B-listed mansion house, originally constructed in the 1860s as a home for…
Read MoreWhere are the best whisky bars and visitor experiences?
Do you know a good whisky bar or visitor experience? If so, we want to hear from you. This year’s Bars and Distilleries awards, a part of the year-long Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, will begin by opening up to public nominations. The Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, now in its 19th year, comprises of the Summer…
Read MoreLimited edition is a new permanent fixture
Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky has added to its core range with a new permanent aged expression to its collection – Speyburn 18 Years Old. To celebrate the addition, the first annual release of this special expression will be dedicated to Speyburn’s Distillery Manager, Bobby Anderson, to coincide with 2018 being his 18th year at…
Read MoreJust under two weeks to raise £8630 for castle
There’s just two weeks left to help raise the first £10,000 needed to save a Scots castle from crumbling. The Kinloch Castle Friends Association Crowdfunding appeal began on January 14, but has raised just 14% of its target, as 33 generous supporters have donated £1430. The association was formed in 1996, with the aim of…
Read MoreFor one day only – it’s the Rabbi Burns bagel
To celebrate Burns Night, Bross Bagels in Edinburgh are launching their limited edition Rabbi Burns, available tomorrow only. The Rabbi Burns will be complete with – haggis, cheddar cheese, a neep and tatty latke, caramelised onion, whisky and maple infused mayonnaise – all packed in to a bagel. The ultimate Jewish/Scottish bagel mash up, available…
Read MoreWe’ll be back in our gardens before we know it
The promise of lighter, longer days is on the horizon – and that means our gardens will come back to life. As we welcome the new year and look forward to the blossoming season ahead, head of garden at Dobbies, Louise Golden, shares her expert trend insights and planting advice for 2019. After months of…
Read MoreSee the baby seahorses as they meet their public
Baby seahorses will be put on display at Macduff Marine Aquarium as part of a weekend of celebratory events throughout Aberdeenshire with the theme New Year, New You, New Us. The aquarium is delighted to have successfully raised four baby native spiny seahorses (Hippocampus guttulatus), after their adult male seahorse gave birth for the first…
Read MoreRomantic getaway awaits after refurbishment
A boutique Edinburgh city centre hotel which was refurbished following a devastating fire is offering a romantic getaway. Nira Caledonia reopened its doors to the public just in time for summer following a £1.4 million intensive project to restore half of the hotel devastated by a fire in 2017. The Stockbridge establishment called on the…
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