The Fettykill Fox: Within easy reach of Carnoustie, St Andrews and Loch Leven, this old inn is a popular venue for those on golfing or fishing trips. On the outskirts of Glenrothes, it is well worth stopping off here to sample a menu that is thoughtful and well sourced. Fettykill’s name is an updating of ‘fetekil’ […]
Cinematic showcase heads to Scotland
Cinema: It is often said that art sometimes imitates life and in an era of Brexit and talks of a second Scottish referendum, a festival screening international films on a theme of independence will take place later this month in Edinburgh and Stirling. Somewhat appropriately this festival breaks away from conventional cinema venues by holding […]
Lunch visit proves a happy accident
Candy Bar, George St, Edinburgh: Nestled beneath one of Edinburgh’s most salubrious thoroughfares is the American style Candy Bar on George Street which is known for its fine dining eateries. Coming across this place was a happy accident on a mid week lunch time. It’s a basement space with a brightly coloured canopy, delightful wall […]
You are what you wear, as employers brought to heel
Dress codes: When a female receptionist was sent home from work for refusing to wear high heels she could not have imagined how her principled stance would grab the headlines. Not only did Nicola Thorp blow the whistle on alleged sexism in the workplace, she sparked off a national debate every bit as intense as […]
Raising the bar on hotel cuisine
The Raeburn, Stockbridge: Hotel food can be a bit of a hit and a miss as sometimes the emphasis is on the accommodation… the location… the thread count on the Egyptian cotton sheets in the boutique bedrooms. That can leave the catering staff out in the shade with faddy and sometimes incongruous menus. The Raeburn […]