Pop into Staggs (Volunteer Arms) for a small refreshment
The Volunteer Arms, locally known as Staggs, has been in the same family since 1858. It is superbly run with an extensive range of ales including Australian brews and four changing beers, sourced nationally.
Several...
Caprice – family-run with great pasta and pizza
The family-run Caprice has become one of the best-known restaurants in the Musselburgh area.
They specialise in Italian and Swiss cooking and have over 50 years of experience.
Original wood-fired ovens – Scottish pine is used...
Ralph McTell – a British music legend who oozes class
Ralph McTell’s song, The Streets of London, was massive as I was growing up and my wife’s first shop-bought LP was of Ralph McTell songs, including the classic hit which became a rallying call...
Shop now officially open at National Gallery
We were at the official opening of the new gift shop at the National Gallery this evening (by mistake rather than by invitation, but we can tell you that the shop...
Tenth MagicFest will appear this festive season
The programme has been revealed for the 10th annual MagicFest which takes place in Edinburgh between Christmas and New Year.
Top home grown and international talent from the...
Sports bar moves into new home
One of Edinburgh’s most popular sports bars is getting a major makeover. It will move to a neighbouring building across the road.
Belushi’s on Market Street has...
Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is Edinburgh bound in 2020
In 2020 the Tokoyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra will take part in the Edinburgh International Festival.
The Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism & External Affairs Fiona Hyslop announced the news...
Fundraiser for North Edinburgh Arts
There is to be a fundraiser at The Hub next month when any proceeds will help fund the Artists' Studios at North Edinburgh Arts.
Review – A Woman of No Importance
You don’t expect a civilised matinée performance to erupt with applause early in Act 1 but when Lord Illingworth declares: “I have nothing to say against the House of Commons. It...
At Topping & Company Edinburgh this October
This is the newest bookshop in Edinburgh and it promises to be a great addition to Edinburgh's independent bookshops from Morningside to Stockbridge and all places in between.
Opera at the Museum later this month
Wild and Majestic: An Evening with Scottish Opera: 6.30pm, 25 October 2019 at National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh #wildandmajestic
Burns and Beethoven will collide in the Grand...
Books – Max’s advice is on the money for young people in Scotland
Financial adviser is on a mission to create more financially savvy young people
With latest statistics revealing that UK 16-25 year olds are the most in debt they...
