Film Festival: A rich selection of Scottish films, filmmakers and acting talent will be a key focus of the 71st Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). While the opening and closing films capture different portraits of life in Northern England, from romantic drama God’s Own Country to Morrissey portrait, England is Mine, there is a strong Scottish flavour […]
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Light show will illuminate Botanic Garden
Garden glow: A Christmas lights show will bring some sparkle to Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden this year. It is being planned by a firm behind spectacular shows in London, Oxfordshire and Berlin and will be its first major outdoor event in Edinburgh. Classical concert promoter Raymond Gubbay says the show will bring work from around the world […]
Gallic delight in Scotland’s Tudor corner
La P’tite Folie: Tucked away behind the imposing grandeur of Edinburgh’s Charlotte Square is one of the city’s most curious architectural oddities. The Tudor House, at the end of Randolph Place, is an anachronism among the Georgian splendour of the new town, but that only adds to its charm. It houses a bar and two restaurants […]
Robotic egg collectors? Or just bananas?
Rab McNeil’s Week: As someone shortly about to look after friends’ hens for a fortnight, I have taken of late an unaccustomed interest in eggs. However, my new egg-harvesting career might have a short shelf-life as robots begin to play an increasing role in the business. That’s certainly the case on one 2,000-acre farm in […]
Adagio sets itself apart at first Scots venue
Hotel launch party: Guests from the trade and a delegation from the Paris head office of the Adagio aparthotel chain attended the official launch party of its first Scottish establishment. The 146-room venue on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is the company’s third in the UK, and deputy CEO Karim Malak said it was close to […]