Posts Tagged ‘UK’
A chance to attend dinner with Michelle Obama
Scottish school pupils have the chance to win a table at a dinner which will be addressed by Michelle Obama. The Hunter Foundation has launched a competition inviting youngsters to submit a short essay, video, picture or poem for the chance to win a table at the upcoming Hunter Foundation dinner with the former First…
Read MoreNew team-up will promote Scottish mountain biking
A new partnership aimed at developing and encouraging mountain biking at all levels in Fort William has been launched today (Monday). The Nevis Range Mountain Experience has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Trek, a global leader in the design and manufacture of bicycles and related products. As part of this partnership Nevis Range and Trek…
Read MoreFrom touring festivals to an established fun feast
This Persian-inspired street food restaurant evolved from a mobile kitchen touring festivals and markets. Ransacked Black Oven’s new home seems to be attracting a good mix of diners, from students to tourists. The food is tasty and in the main healthy, with good vegan, veggie and gluten-free options. The filling chicken shawarma salad came with tasty…
Read MoreThird restaurant is definitely top of the Chops
All of a sudden, Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield is the place to be. Tom Kitchin is soon to open there, and it appears that the curly-haired impressario is being followed by Uncle Tom Cobley and all his foodie mates. However, Michael Spink and Mark Fraser have beaten them all to it with the third – and biggest…
Read MoreA diverse menu with something for everyone
Papillon is the newest addition to the Commercial Quay area of Leith. With plush décor, relaxed atmosphere and a diverse menu, there is lots to love, such as the satay prawns, with a delicate and fresh peanut flavour. The goat’s cheese bonbons, served with beetroot and treacly balsamic glaze, were just as tasty, but it…
Read MoreThree new designs in shooting coat collection
Countrywear specialist Schöffel Country has unveiled three new additions to its shooting coat collection. Inspired by the technology behind Schöffel skiwear, Schöffel Country unveiled the first incarnation of their Ptarmigan shooting coat 25 years ago, a classic which has also stood the test of time. To mark the coat’s silver anniversary, the brand is now…
Read MoreGlasgow hotel changes hands in £10million deal
A large Glasgow hotel has been sold in an off-market deal to Asian buyers, with the guide price reported to be close to £10m. Colliers International, the real estate services company, has facilitated the sale of the 117-room GoGlasgow Urban Hotel. The deal was overseen by Julian Troup, head of Colliers’ UK Hotels Agency, on…
Read MoreCape Wrath Ultra is all set to get underway
Almost 200 runners will set off on Sunday (May 20) in the Scottish Highlands for the extreme Cape Wrath Ultra Race 2018. The 190 participants are from 23 countries worldwide and include 21 from Scotland. They face an eight-day expedition race over 400km with a total ascent of 11,200m into some of the wildest areas…
Read MoreMarking 450 years since Mary Queen of Scots’ departure
A number of events are being held to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary Queen of Scots’ flight from Scotland and arrival in England. After Mary lost the Battle of Langside in Glasgow on 13 May 1568 and fled south, she took rest and refreshments at Sanquhar before going on further south, finally spending her…
Read MoreNames reveals a pattern amongst top achievers
Do you know a Rebecca at Oxford, or are you a doctor named John? Insights compiled using existing data from trade bodies, university databases and court records reveal there are several patterns to be found amongst the names of some of Britain’s highest achievers. You will find a James and a Thomas at the country’s…
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