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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Returns This Summer

By at May 20, 2022 | 11:12 am | 0 Comment

The much-loved Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will make a very welcome return to the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on Saturday 11th June at 7.30pm, for a lively evening of traditional music. With family-friendly fun at the heart of every event, The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will perform marches, strathspeys, jigs and reels, for an

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YourGP Reveals New Gender Specialists

By at May 17, 2022 | 2:06 am | 0 Comment

YourGP reveals new Gender Specialists ahead of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia YourGP responds to increased demand for its Gender Clinic services As awareness of the trans community has grown and more people have become open to the idea of exploring their own gender identity, demand for gender services has increased dramatically. In

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Roseanne Reid to play West Barns this May

By at May 15, 2022 | 2:25 pm | 0 Comment

Scotland on Tour will return to West Barns later this month with a special concert by the inimitable Roseanne Reid who will play West Barns Village Hall on Saturday 28th May 2022. Scotland on Tour is a new initiative that supports the recovery of Scotland’s live music industry, and this May concert will be the second of

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Funbox Favourites Say Farewell with Final Edinburgh Show

By at May 13, 2022 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

After seven years of putting smiles on the faces of adults and children alike, family entertainment favourites Funbox have announced their final show at Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre on Sunday 5th June, as they embark on their last ever string of dates. The much-loved trio of Kevin Macleod, Anya Scott-Rodgers and Bonzo the Dog have delighted thousands of children and

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Dive into Edinburgh Coast Festival

By at May 10, 2022 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

Hundreds of people from across Edinburgh and the Lothians are expected to turn out to this year’s Fisherrow Harbour Festival in Musselburgh on Edinburgh’s coast, Saturday 14th May, 12pm to 4pm.  For the first time since the pandemic, local communities are being encouraged to come together once again for this free, family and dog-friendly

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Edinburgh Bars New recipes for World Cocktail Day

By at May 9, 2022 | 12:29 pm | 0 Comment

Two of Edinburgh's leading bars and restaurants have created new cocktails recipes to mark World Cocktail Day on Friday 13th of May for you to try out at home.  1. The Sunshine Sour  Superico Bar & Lounge, 99 Hanover Street, Edinburgh   The Sunshine Sour by Superico’s Assistant General Manager, Ben Parihar, is new on the cocktail

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Top Seafood Restaurant’s Seasonal Dining Concept

By at April 28, 2022 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

One of Edinburgh and the Lothian’s leading seafood restaurants has launched a new seasonal dining concept to offer diners a fresh choice of limited-edition specials, changing monthly from May 2022.  Andrea Bertazzolo, head chef at East Coast Restaurant on North High Street in Musselburgh, has created the new-line up of dishes to complement the firm favourites

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Historic Environment Scotland Launch Summer Events

By at April 26, 2022 | 5:54 pm | 0 Comment

Historic Environment Scotland has launched its 2022 summer menu available exclusively for private events within its heritage properties. With both Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle available to hire for luxury events, weddings and receptions, the new menu brings flavour to the experience with a showcase of local and artisan luxury food and includes drinks as

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Meallmore Secures Leading Hospitality Scholarships

By at April 20, 2022 | 3:05 pm | 0 Comment

Hospitality employees from leading care home provider Meallmore have been awarded scholarships from Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland. This includes Peter Donaldson and Gillian Gilfether who both work at Forthland Lodge located on Alemoor Park, Edinburgh. They join 11 other successful applicants from the Meallmore group. HIT Scotland is a charity for the

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Teambuilding is Back on the Menu at ENTCS

By at April 17, 2022 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) is seeing unprecedented demand for teambuilding events in 2022.   As teambuilding is now back on the menu, ENTCS has launched an exciting programme of corporate events which are ideal for small to medium sized groups looking for a different, inclusive experience.  Options include themed cooking in groups,

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