Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Learn more about Edinburgh’s famous ‘corpse flower’
Edinburgh’s most stinky plant will once more be the focus of attention at an open evening later this month. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s most famous and smelliest plant, the Amorphophallus Titanum, which hit the headlines when it flowered for the first time in 2015 and then again last summer. On Wednesday, 18 April, Horticulturists…
Read MoreLots of cool new things to find at Discovery Point
Exciting new interactive exhibits are all set to be explored at Discovery Point in Dundee this Easter. Visitors to Discovery Point, the site of the historic RRS Discovery ship, can channel their inner explorer thanks to a host of new exhibits. The five-star attraction, located at Dundee’s waterfront, has updated its gallery spaces to include…
Read More10 homeware trends for spring summer 2018
From pastel colours to floral flourishes and smart tech for the home, Toby Durant, home design advisor at John Lewis Edinburgh offers his rundown of the season’s top homeware trends. Perfect Pastels Set the scene for spring by embracing this season’s leading trend – pastels. Think warm, blushing pinks and fresh, minty greens. Pick pastels…
Read MoreDine like a king or queen on board the Britannia
An exclusive dining experience with the last captain of the Royal Yacht Britannia is being held later this year. To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the launch of the Britannia by Her Majesty The Queen in 1953, an exclusive evening event is being held on board with special guest speaker, Commodore Anthony JC Morrow, CVO.…
Read MoreFighting back against Scotland’s feathered fiends
Campaigns to fight back against the annual seagull menace are now underway across Scotland. Fife Council has launched a new campaign to keep the feathered fiends off their streets, while Shetland Islands Council is asking property owners to get in touch if they think they may have a problem with nesting gulls. Shetland Islands’ environmental…
Read MoreFruity combination for a new Scottish ice cream
Scottish ice cream lovers can refresh their mouths with a sensational new flavour. Sampling juicy mango and zingy passionfruit, Mackie’s of Scotland has unveiled its newest limited edition offering, whcih will transportg ice cream lovers to warmer surroundings with its new tropical flavour combination. Available from Tesco stores across the country, Mackie’s Mango and Passionfruit…
Read MoreThe UK’s top cyclists are heading to Scotland
Britain’s top professional cyclists are coming to Scotland in just over six weeks’ time. The OVO Energy Tour Series heads north of the border for a pair of events, with Motherwell on Tuesday, 15 May, before the cyclists take to the streets of Aberdeen on Thursday, 17 May. The OVO Energy Tour Series is Britain’s…
Read MoreKeep an eye on ospreys through nest webcam
The eyes of the world will be on Scottish ospreys. The osprey nest camera at Loch Arkaig, which was watched by thousands around the world last year, is due to be switched on today (Thursday, March 22) after a winter hiatus. The camera stream, which attracted more than 200,000 viewers last year, beamed live footage…
Read MoreBrian’s garden is one for the whole family to enjoy
Tucked away near off Edinburgh’s Ravelston Dykes, Brian Hunter’s garden is a botanical haven designed with family get togethers in mind. Three different seating areas mean that whatever the time of day, there will be a space getting the sun and the most recent addition to the garden is the addition of a summer house…
Read MoreHuge bonfires let us make our perfect garden
When artist Val Leckie and her husband, violin maker Paul Bowers, moved into their flat on Edinburgh’s Eglinton Crescent in 1997 they set about creating their perfect garden. It was completely derelict,’ says Val. ‘We had to have several huge bonfires.’ As the walls of the garden emerged, the couple discovered an extra ten feet…
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