Posts Tagged ‘weekend’
Talented artistic trio display their work together
An exhibition of works by artists George Birrell, Arie Vardi and David Parker is to open this weekend. The Torrance Gallery, based 36 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, will begin showing from this Saturday, 18 May, beginning with a private view in the morning. The exhibition will run until 1 June, showcasing the talents of George Birrell,…
Read MoreDigging deep into Scotland’s Mesolithic past
An archaeological excavation took place in Aberdeenshire over the weekend. The Marr area committee agreed to award £1990 in November 2018 in grant funding to Mesolithic Deeside to carry out the excavation at a site in Aboyne from Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24. Prehistoric flints were discovered in farmland at Heughhead by the…
Read MoreTry a delicious rhubarb meringue pie this weekend
There’s no denying that the current in-flavour is rhubarb. Forced rhubarb’s uniquely acidic, slightly sweet, slightly sharp flavour brings energy to both savoury and sweet dishes. It’s not as fibrous or mouth-smackingly sour as the type of rhubarb we all remember from childhood – the kind you’d steal from your grandmother’s garden and have to…
Read MoreShop to hold first-ever sample sale this weekend
Holland Cooper Edinburgh is getting ready to hold its first-ever sample sale this weekend. Taking place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March, it will be the first time that iconic pieces from the Holland Cooper collection will be on sale with huge discounts. The store will be open from 10am – 6pm each day…
Read MoreHead chefs teams up with Donald Russell butcher
We all enjoy entertaining friends and family over winter, but how do you impress without going overboard on time and budget? Head Chef Rikki Preston from Martin Wishart’s The Honours, Edinburgh, has teamed up with Donald Russell butcher to showcase a lesser known cut of meat – Ox cheek. As a tender, flavoursome cut of…
Read MoreThe latest weekend bag from Gandys – tried and tested
We try and test the new Gandys Large Dusty Terrain Waxed Weekend Bag. WHAT IS IT? Large sand waxed weekend bag. RRP £119.99. www.gandyslondon.com I WANT IT BECAUSE: It is very functional and spacious but is also the epitome of shabby chic. It has a water-resistant sandy-coloured 100% cotton exterior and 100% polyester interior that’s completely waterproof, plus…
Read MoreWe join the huskies for their annual Aviemore race
Dogs and sleds from all over the UK descended on Aviemore at the weekend. It was the venue for the 36th annueal Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Sled Dog Rally. Every year since 1984, mushers from across the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British sled…
Read MoreNew craft beer bar officially opened today
A community focused craft beer bar with 24 beers on tap has opened today. Dynamo Dundee officially opened at 4pm. This follows last month’s announcement that six°north were taking over this historic site on 42 Union Street. Since then a refit of the bar has taken place, with many original features being kept in an…
Read MoreSome handy hints for driving in rain and floods
We can’t get away from the fact that the darker nights are here, and the weather has changed for the worst. Gale force winds and rain are set to batter Scotland this weekend as Storm Brian arrives. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging motorists to ensure they – and their vehicles…
Read MoreBe prepared for the worst of winter on the roads
Scots drivers are being urged to make sure they’re making the correct preparations for winter. After a relatively mild November so far, forecasters have warned that the cold weather coming in from the east is set to bring sleet and snow to parts of the UK. With temperatures likely to drop below freezing, reaching as…
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