Everyone in comedy I’ve talked to in the past month, comedians, producers, venue owners and promoters alike, say that their Fringe sales for this year are markedly up on 2017…
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Interview: Margaret McPherson, business strategist
Home service Chatting in the sunshine at a cafe in Edinburgh’s Marchmont district, it didn’t take a lot to work out that Margaret McPherson had spent some time in the US. “Which of you is the single shot skinny latte with no foam?” asks the waitress. Ah, the joy of choice that only a New […]
Festival goers get taste for Edinburgh food and drink
Edinburgh is getting into festival mood with the foodies taking centrestage next week. Edinburgh Food Festival kicks off in Assembly George Square Gardens on 25 July when more than 20 top local food and drink producers will welcome visitors. Among those at the free five-day event are Edinburgh’s Thinking Chocolate, Alandas Scottish Seafood from East Lothian […]
Interview: Paul Lawrie, golfer
Building business links Nineteen years ago, Paul Lawrie checked in at Carnoustie on a journey which would change his life forever. On a rainswept final day of the 1999 Open Championship, the Aberdonian came from 10 shots behind to win the Claret Jug after a play-off involving Justin Leonard and Jean van de Velde, the […]
Festival takes foodies on Indian culinary journey
Indian Food Bazaar Two cultures will combine this weekend when Glaswegians tuck into some spicy treats at the A listed former fish market the Briggait for the city’s first Indian Food Bazaar. Glasgow is known as the curry capital of Scotland and is the home of the tikka masala which was created in the city. […]