Diana Thompson: ‘there should never be anything stuffy about wine’ Wine expert will share his knowledge at the capital’s newest wine fair, writes JULENA DRUMI Ever since barrels of Bordeaux’s best wines landed at the Wine Quay of Leith in the 13th century, Scotland has had an affinity with fine wine, though even these days […]
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St Andrews gets a touch of Hollywood
Fife-bound: Stanley Tucci and Joe Russo (pics: contributed) Leading actor and movie-maker Stanley Tucci will take part in Fife’s fledgling film festival, writes JULENA DRUMI Celebrities are a common sight in St Andrews as they flock to its famous golf courses. Less often do the film stars among them make the trip to promote their […]
Scots photographer’s homecoming show
Girl on a train: Cara Delevingne Renowned Scottish photographer David Yarrow is bringing his work home with the largest ever collection of his sought-after images to be shown in Scotland. More than 20 of his works will take centre stage next month after the Watson Gallery secured the rights for a one-off exhibition at Edinburgh’s Prestonfield […]
Edinburgh’s street food market ready to go
Edinburgh’s Street Food Market occupies a close in the Omni Centre Artisanal flavours are guaranteed at the capital’s new street food market, writes JULENA DRUMI It’s become one of the most popular ways to eat out, readily available, cheap, adventurous and usually cooked by a native of its country of origin. What is there not […]
Restoration for Greek Thomson’s home for Templeton
Home with a view: Knockderry overlooks Loch Long A home with a tangled legal past and built for a textiles magnate will get a makeover from its new owner, writes JULENA DRUMI A baronial castle designed by the architect Alexander Greek Thomson for the textile manufacturer James Templeton will be restored to its former glory […]