A renowned malt festival is promising to bring ‘whisky heaven’ to Edinburgh this summer as part of a one-day celebration of all things liquid gold. More than 30 producers, makers, and bottlers from across the world, will set up stall for The Whisky Lounge’s ‘Edinburgh Whisky Festival’ at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 16th June. Continue reading Capital festival-goers spirited to ‘whisky heaven’
Swinton village in Scotland gets its name from Swine-Town, marking the spot where the last wild boar was killed in Berwickshire. To celebrate the village’s history this year residents have been asked to decorate a wooden pig and display it outside their home. Entries will be judged on 2nd June at the village’s Gala Day. This is the first time in over 15 years that Swinton Gala Day has taken place.
The village is associated with the Swinton family and although Tilda Swinton is very much in support of this new initiative, she is filming overseas at the moment and so won’t be able to take part to display a pig outside her father’s house this year. Next year though!
Swinton Gala Day will start at 2.30pm on Saturday 2nd June and everyone is welcome. There will be a pipe band procession and crowning of the Gala Queen with activities in the afternoon and ‘Swinton’s Got Talent’ in the evening.
To ‘decorate a swine’ pick up a wooden pig at The Wheatsheaf pub in Swinton for £2. And the latest entry? Loveable swines, Harry and Meghan!
(Ah, well …there goes the Knighthood – Ed)
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, is delighted to announce that Edinburgh-based writers Jenni Fagan (above) and Theresa Muñoz have been awarded the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowships for 2018. Continue reading Edinburgh writers named 2018 Robert Louis Stevenson Fellows
Local MSP Ben Macpherson has welcomed the Holyrood Government’s commitment to a review of communal tenemental repairs. Continue reading Macpherson welcomes commitment to improve tenement housing
John Crabbie & Co has announced that it plans to build a new single malt whisky distillery in Leith, reviving one of the most famous brand names in Scotch whisky. Continue reading £7 million distillery to open in Leith next year
An Edinburgh boy who battled through his first two hours of life, only to be expected never to walk, talk or eat, is leaving everyone speechless with his on-stage dance performances. Evan Glass has been fascinating and defying medical experts with his physical resilience after numerous bleak diagnoses from birth. Continue reading Miracle boy Evan’s dance delight
A CITY centre hotel is offering an exclusive discount to participants in Edinburgh’s biggest weekend of running festivities. Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket is offering a 10% discount on food and beverages for all those who take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival over the May bank holiday weekend.
The discount will be available to anyone who presents their Edinburgh Marathon medal after completing the various races taking place around the city tthis weekend over the 26th and 27th May.
Formerly known as a Premier Inn, the hotel is located in the heart of the capital, nearby Haymarket station, with a stylish onsite bar and restaurant.
Gillian Duthie, Cluster General Manager at the Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket said: “We’re thrilled to be offering this exclusive discount over a very exciting weekend in Edinburgh.
“It is sure to be a fantastic atmosphere, as the Edinburgh Marathon Festival always creates a great buzz about the city among visitors and residents alike.
“We’re hoping that tired runners ready for refreshment will pop in and enjoy this discount – they will have definitely earned it.”
Leonardo Royal’s modern lounge bar offers a range of light bites, snacks and beverages, with its restaurant, ‘Vitruv’ providing a popular food and wine menu.
The hotel has seen recent refurbishment, featuring designs from renowned hotel designer Andreas Neudahm, who has created a rustic, homely feel with touches of tartan and tweed – whilst retaining a contemporary style.
The bar area has also had an overhaul, with a stylish new marble tile flooring, treated oak lightshades and furniture, and classic Leonardo tall-back chairs to finish.
Gillian added: “We can’t wait to welcome everyone over the weekend to enjoy good food and drink in such a fantastic setting.”
To find out more, visit: https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/leonardo-royal-hotel-edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University has unveiled the shortlist for its inaugural innovation and enterprise competition, Bright Red Sparks. Continue reading Shortlist for Napier’s Bright Red Sparks unveiled
Nappies, fatbergs, rubbish due to recycling waste costing a fortune to clear
People who cause blocked sewers through flushing away inappropriate items and substances should pay fines to compensate for the clean-up costs. That’s the opinion of the UKs waste management agency which says that man-made blockages cost water companies millions of pounds every year, cause floods and are a potential health risk. Continue reading Household recycling is causing “fatbergs”
Police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a purse on Groathill Drive North at around 12.30pm on Tuesday (22nd May). The purse was snatched from a woman’s hand by a male on a bicycle who then cycled off in the direction of Ferry Road. Continue reading Police appeal after Drylaw purse snatch
