Posts Tagged ‘Will’
Bross Bagels launches West End branch
Thursday night saw the official launch of the third branch in the Bross Bagels Empire. Their West End store, situated on Queensferry Street, is the perfect place to pick up a speedy breakfast treat or to seriously upgrade your soggy lunchtime sandwich. Owner Larah ‘Mama’ Bross’ Montreal roots bring a much needed authenticity to the…
Read MoreNational chef keeps it simple with his cookbook
After winning Masterchef: The Professionals in 2016 and becoming Scotland’s first National Chef, Gary Maclean is back with an outstanding cookbook in Kitchen Essentials: The Joy of Home Cooking, that puts simplicity first. Throughout the book he guides the reader through the basics of home cooking, along with all the required planning and prep times…
Read MoreGaeGael working with the turn of the tide
Gehan Macleod’s charity GalGael uses boatbuilding and woodwork to help distressed Glaswegians rebuild their confidence and their lives. GalGael offers activities that help people reclaim skills, agency and sense of worth. Without their crew of dedicated volunteers these activities wouldn’t happen nor would the many other adventures they have. How did GalGael start? My late husband…
Read MoreMore fishy tales from the port of Peterhead
The real life story of working in Peterhead continues tonight on BBC One Scotland with the third episode of Fish Town. James Cosmo is the narrator of Fish Town, which features the real-life stories of people working on land and at sea to put the fish on our plates. In tonight’s episode, the Peterhead boat Amity is on…
Read MoreUp Helly Aa is such a hit with its annual visitors
Shetland’s annual Viking festival of fire is taking place this week. Up Helly Aa 2019 is being held on Tuesday, 29 January, and will be a huge draw for not just islanders, but visitors too. Rowan Slaney, who is based on London, came up to Up Helly Aa last year and loved her time there.…
Read MoreScotland to welcome Indian symphony orchestra
India’s first professional symphony orchestra is coming to Edinburgh next month. Music lovers will be able to experience the finesse, the power and the iridescent colours of one of the world’s newest and most exciting orchestras at Edinburgh’s iconic Usher Hall. Founded in 2006, the Symphony Orchestra of India brings together exceptional players from across the Subcontinent…
Read MoreOro Distilling Company hope it’s V for victorious
Fresh from the successful launch of their debut gin, the Oro Distilling Company has announced the release of its follow-up gin: Oro V. Already an award-winner, Oro V is a modern style of Scottish Dry gin, with a subtler and fresher flavour than its original counterpart. With a soft juniper start, Oro V opens out…
Read MoreYou won’t believe your nose – it’s the KFC gravy candle
We all enjoy some fried chicken every now and again – but now the scent of a takeaway is being marked in a NEW CANDLE. KFC has captured the essence of its famous golden gravy in an epic limited-edition run of scented candles. KFC gravy superfans can get their hands on one of 230 limited…
Read MoreGrow your own pain relieving chillies at home
There’s nothing quite like growing your own plants – especially if they can help with your health. We gave you five plants which can help you beat Blue Monday yesterday, and one of those suggested by our friends at Dobbies Garden Centres was chilli peppers. Chillies are rich in antioxidants and contain even more vitamin C…
Read MoreBeat the winter blues with a touch of greenery
Who said you had to be blue this winter, when you can go green instead? Look to plants for your inspiration and surround yourself with lush greenery to create a calming and creative space to help to ease the post-Christmas blues this January and fill the empty space where the tree once stood. Breathing life…
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