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– The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close partner for the first time to reveal a forgotten side of Edinburgh’s rich history – This summer, Edinburgh visitors and locals can delve beneath the city’s streets and explore not one, but two of its best-kept secrets thanks to a new underground experience that unites The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close for the very first time. Launching on Thursday 19th June and running every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 30th August, this exclusive dual-site tour invites guests to journey through two unique underground closes. The experience begins…

Kirkton Farm is set to welcome more than 800 visitors as it opens its gates to the public for the very first time on Sunday 8 June, taking part in the national Open Farm Sunday initiative. This marks a major milestone for the Aberdeenshire farm, offering a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience life on a working farm. Organised by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), Open Farm Sunday offers families and individuals the chance to explore where their food comes from, discover how it’s produced, and meet the people at the heart of it all – the…

The Mall, Clifton, officially reopened this spring following an extensive 3-week refurbishment, giving the iconic pub an exciting new look. The pub has been given a facelift while keeping its traditional look and feel inside. Changes include cocktails stations being fitted in both bars, new furnishings and art work throughout as well as additional seating being added to the garden area. The Mall is renowned for its mouthwatering Sunday roasts, offering a choice of three succulent meats, a delicious vegetarian option, and a special roast for children—all served with incredible homemade Yorkshire puddings. Guests can also tuck into all the…

Unleash your inner spy and take a trip to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, where many of the key scenes for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol were shot. Over a three-day filming period, Tom Cruise and co worked their magic in one of Dubai’s most luxurious hotels, most notably shooting the impressive ‘black tie scene’ in the hotel’s Ottoman-inspired lobby. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a palatial beachside resort located on the West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, and it’s the perfect place to live your best movie star life. The hotel’s interiors are inspired by the ancient palaces of Turkey and feature…

The team behind Restaurant Pine are thrilled to announce the full chef line-up for returning charity fundraiser concept BiteBack in aid of Cancer Research UK, as they set out to do it all again with SecondBite 2025, which will take place on 06th July, at Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Newcastle. A stellar line-up of 20 of the UK’s leading Michelin-starred and multi-award-winning chefs have been signed up, featuring: Cal Byerley – Restaurant Pine Ian Waller – Restaurant Pine Chet Sharma – Bibi Gareth Ward – Ynyshir Tom Shepherd – Upstairs by Tom Shepherd Josh Angus – Hide Mark Donald…

More Than Only Food & Drink’ Campaign will Showcase Over 50 EU Wines at Booth C40 The European Union’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign will spotlight the extraordinary diversity of EU winemaking at this year’s London Wine Fair, with a selection of more than 50 wines from across 27 Member States – many of which are yet to be discovered by the UK trade. Championing innovation, authenticity, and sustainability, the campaign will offer visitors to booth C40 a rare opportunity to taste wines from unexpected corners of the EU — including Malta, Belgium, Czechia, Luxembourg, Poland, and Spain — that reflect…

Ahead of World Paloma Day on 22nd May, I wanted to get in touch to introduce a new tequila-less take on the classic cocktail, featuring Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop.  With the global premium gin category experiencing a resurgence and expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2024 – 2031, gin is back and it’s crashing the tequila party. Still G.I.N is the brand new, ultra smooth gin from Dre and Snoop – ready to remix cocktail culture. Crafted through a two-stage distillation process, the brand’s tangerine, jasmine, and coriander notes are perfectly suited to a zesty and refreshing…