Edinburgh Life Issue 79 May / June 2023
Features
The Royal Society of Edinburgh celebrates 240th
King Charles III – an appreciation by former Lord Provost Eric Milligan
Fountainbridge & Tollcross – remarkable photos from above, taken 63 years apart.
Shipping Roots at the Botanics – the unintended consequences of the introduction of non-indigenous plants
1320 Declaration of Arbroath on display for first time in 18 years
Peter Howson at 65 – major retrospective at City Art Centre
Traprain Law – exploring East Lothian’s Roman history
Our beautiful Botanics – a riot of joyous colour!
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun and interesting things to do as summer approaches
Food & drink
A fabulous lunch at Greywalls Hotel
Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, The Cauldron,
Edinburgh Whisky, and Foodies Festival returns
Society
Intertwined – Supporting Edinburgh’s Ukrainian refugee artists and musicians
Monte Carlo or bust! – Red Cross Ball at the Sheraton Grand
Leith Rules Golf Society annual lunch
HRH The Princess Royal visits The Merchant Company of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Life Issue 78 March / April 2023
Features
Waverley Park - southside ‘pleasure grounds’
Edinburgh’s Easter Play – in West Princes Street Gardens
Lovely local private gardens opening this spring
The first Dispatch Trophy – historic 1890 golfing photographs
Moray Feu – a photographic celebration
Sir Geoff Palmer – the facts about Scotland’s links to slavery
Barnbougle Castle – 5th Earl of Rosebery’s secluded retreat
The Meadows in spring – carpets of golden daffodils
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun and interesting things to do this spring
Food & drink
Ka Pao south-east Asian fusion cuisine and ScotHot 2023
The Black Grape on Canongate, Dine and Donate and Scotch Whisky Experience
Society
Burns supper in aid of Prostate Cancer Scotland
Edinburgh’s Oyster Club toasts The Bard
Lord Provost’s Burns Supper in aid of OneCity Trust
Edinburgh Life Issue 77 January / February 2023
Features
Winter in George Square Gardens
Lord Provost Lampposts – is there one near you?
Auld Reekie Retold – new stories of an old city at City Art Centre
Rosslyn Castle – restoration begins at this historic site
Sir Geoff Palmer receives Edinburgh Award
Linlithgow wins Gold at RHS Britain in Bloom Awards
North Berwick wins ‘Best Coastal Town’ at RHS Britain in Bloom Awards
Duncan Napier – the story of Edinburgh’s famous herbalist
Lady Haig Poppy Factory – 4 million poppies every year!
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun and interesting things to do this winter
Food & drink
The Broughton, The Shore Bar & Restaurant, Number One in world’s top 1000,
Forth Floor winter menu and Kissing Bough cocktail at The George
Society
Sotheby’s Scottish Pictures sale preview at Edinburgh Grand
Wooden Spoon Annual Dinner at Prestonfield
Edinburgh Award reception at City Chambers
St Andrew’s Night Dinner at Royal Scots Club
1972 Dental School graduates 50th reunion at The Bonham
Lord’s Taverners Christmas Lunch at the Kimpton Charlotte Square
HMS Claverhouse centenary celebrations at Granton Square
Edinburgh Life Issue 76 November / December 2022
Features
About the City - our good news round-up
The Dean Bridge – a magnificent structure with a sad story
Liberton’s greyhound sanctuary
Queen Elizabeth II in Edinburgh – photographs spanning 70 years
Vanishing Edinburgh – photos of shops that no longer exist
Auld Greekie! – how Edinburgh became ‘The Athens of the North’
Plaza Premium Lounge Edinburgh Airport – quality airport hospitality for all
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city
Christmas 2022
Christmas illuminations and events- in the city or just beyond
Christmas Gift Guide – Multrees Walk style!
A good read this festive season– an eclectic selection of recently published books - all with a local slant
The perfect Christmas gift –a subscription to Edinburgh Life
What’s On
10 fun and interesting things to do as Christmas approaches
Food & drink
Pier Brasserie at Newhaven Harbour
Holyrood Distillery’s award-winning rum
Eve at Virgin Hotel’s Edinburgh, New look Tigerlily reopens
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Christmas menu
Pizzologist at Haymarket and Edinburgh Castle IPA
Society
Waverley Park celebrates its feuing 160 years ago
Botanics hosts its Annual Patrons’ Dinner at John Hope Gateway
Morningside Gallery hosts private viewing of Jack Morrocco paintings
Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity
Ultimate Sports Quiz at Prestonfield
Edinburgh Life Issue 75 September / October 2022
Features
Moray Feu Bicentenary – a ‘Pleasure Ground’ of homes and gardens
When George IV came to town – that famous 1822 visit
Royal Scottish Society of Arts - bicentenary of championing the ‘useful’ arts
Impressionism at NGS - and Scotland’s role in the rise of Modern Art
Doors Open 2022 – 70+ venues open to public across Edinburgh and East Lothian
Great Polish Map of Scotland – remarkable outdoor concrete map near Peebles
A Statue for Elsie Inglis – artists invited to submit designs
Early autumn art exhibitions at Morningside Gallery
Murrayfield Table Tennis Club celebrates centenary
About the City - our good news round-up
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city
What’s On
Fun and interesting things to do this autumn
Food & drink
Virgin Edinburgh Hotel opens
New Holyrood Distillery casks
Craigie’s Farm on award shortlist
Sticky Toffee Pudding wins award
Waitrose at Dobbies Edinburgh
Society
An afternoon of music and dance in Randolph Garden
Guests enjoy garden art at New Hopetoun Gardens
Summer party in Drummond Place to celebrate Platinum Jubilee
Edinburgh Academy Reels Club summer get-together
Botanical books launched at John Hope Gateway
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – at City Chambers
Edinburgh Oyster Club – first get-together since pandemic
Edinburgh Life Issue 74 July/ August 2022
Features
The Union Canal celebrates bicentenary
Seeing the invisible – Augmented Reality exhibition at the Botanics
Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot at East Linton
Felix Yaniewicz – co-founder of First Edinburgh Music Festival in 1815
Platinum Jubilee exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Comiston to Castlehill – Edinburgh’s first piped water supply
Old postcards of Edinburgh – much different then and much the same today!
Anatomical Edinburgh – a matter of death and life!
About the City - our good news round-up
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh
What’s On
Fun and interesting things to do this summer
Food & drink
Sunday Lunch in North Berwick at The Marine Hotel’s Lawn Restaurant
The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse on St Andrew Square
Radge Chaat at Bonnie & Wild
‘Invisible food’ at InterContinental Edinburgh The George
Society
Norway Day celebrated at Norwegian Consulate
George Watson's Ladies' College 150th Anniversary celebrations
Botanics annual Patrons’ Summer Garden Party at John Hope Gateway
Platinum Jubilee celebrations round-up
Celebrating the life of Dougie Morgan at Royal Burgess
Norwegian-Scottish Association celebrates Norway Day at Royal Scots Club
Scottish Military Ball at Royal Scots Club
Edinburgh Life Issue 73 May/ June 2022
Features
Musselburgh Links – 350 years of golfing histor
Royal Highland Show 200 years history – born and bred in Edinburgh
The Great Tapestry of Scotland – a new permanent home in Galashiels
Tweeddale Court & Fountain Close – hidden High Street history
A statue for Dr Elsie Inglis – two weeks of fundraising fun
Beautiful local private gardens opening in May and June
Rhododendron riddles at the Botanics
Beastly Edinburgh – city homages to humble our animals
About the City - our good news round-up
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do as summer approaches
Food, drink and hospitality
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, BIRCH spirit, eating better meat at l’escargot bleu, Dean Banks and Stuart Ralston – two super chefs, and Patisserie Florentin
Society
Celebrations for centenarian Patrick Simpson
Bill McLaren Foundation dinner at Prestonfield
Elsie Inglis statue fundraising dinner at Dine
Caledonian St Andrew Angling Club dinner at Royal Scots Club
British Red Cross Scotland Ball at the Sheraton Grand
Edinburgh Life Issue 72 March/ April 2022
Features
Easter in Victoria Park, Trinity
Elsie Inglis - doctor, suffragist and pioneering WWI heroine
Ravelston Garden – Edinburgh’s unique Art Deco gem
St Andrew Boat Club – its 175 year history
Double death in Princes Street Hotel – 1899 tragedy
Discover Dalkeith – a small town with a big history
A spring walk from Greenbank to Swanston
Humbie – hospitable East Lothian village
Observatory House – Calton Hill’s oldest building
About the city – our good news round-up
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do this Spring
Food, drink and hospitality
The Little Chartroom, Eleanore and Woven Whisky
Nicholsons, Humbie Hub Café and A Toast to Gaia
Society
Dame Katherine Grainger opens St Andrew Boat Club’s new boathouse
Edinburgh Rugby Oldies Society enjoys first post-Covid lunch
Edinburgh Life Issue 71 January/ February 2022
Features
Edinburgh procession salutes Sir Walter Scott
Conserving our Old Town
Loch Lomond – paradise on our doorstep
Homes for our Heroes – how it all began in Edinburgh during WWI
A winter walk around Calton Hill
Scottish Portrait Awards 2021 at Scottish Arts Club
George Watson’s Myreside Pavilion rises from the ashes!
James Thomson – the man behind Prestonfield House and The Witchery
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do this winter
Food, drink and hospitality
The Wine House 1821, Nok’s Kitcken, The Register Club, Greenwoods and The Neighbourhood
Society
Celebrating 50 years of Old and New Town conservation
Wooden Spoon Annual Dinner at Prestonfield House
Edinburgh World Heritage Gala Dinner
Robert Louis Stevenson Club centenary lunch
George Watson’s celebrates reopening of Myreside Pavilion
RAF hosts reception at Dynamic Earth
Competition
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Edinburgh Life Issue 70 November/ December 2021
Features
Our New Town – 50 years of conservation
Leith now and then – fascinating photos
John Henry Lorimer – his paintings showcased at City Art Centre
Murder in Candlemaker Row – bizarre and unique!
John Thomson – hugely influential pioneering photographer
Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit Botanics and Abbey Strand Centre
Shared tenement repairs - how to get them done!
Edinburgh’s Christmas 2021
Christmas lights shows at the Botanics, Edinburgh Castle and Dalkeith Country Park
Multrees Walk Christmas Gift Guide
A good read this Christmas – an eclectic selection of books recently published
News unfit to publish! – by Alexander McCall Smith
The perfect Christmas gift – a subscription to Edinburgh Life
Perfect for overseas readers – a digital subscription to Edinburgh Life
Doug Corrance's inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh life
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do as Christmas approaches
Food, drink and hospitality
Morningside’s Canny Man’s is 150 – a unique pub
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Height of Arrows Gin
5 Edinburgh hotels in UK Top 30
Radhuni & Luxford Burgers
Society
Association of Assistants’ Dinner at Merchants’ Hall
‘Tartan Noir’ crime writers luncheon at Royal Scots Club
Canny Man’s celebrates its 150th anniversary
Annual RBGE Patrons’ Dinner at John Hope Gateway
Edinburgh Life Issue 69 September/ October 2021
Features
George Watson’s Ladies College celebrates 150th
Prince Philip – his life celebrated at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Battle of Prestonpans re-enactment – the biggest yet!
Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Arts Society celebrates 50th
Eugene Chantrelle – infamous Victorian George Street murderer
Sir Walter Scott – his mark on our city, and Scotland
Wester Hailes in 1979 – fascinating photographs
Doug Corrance's inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh life
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do this autumn
Food, drink and hospitality
The Balmoral’s new ‘Scotch Club’, and Hendersons returns
Edinburgh Cocktail Week, El Cartel Roxburgh and Tribe Kitchen
Edinburgh Life Issue 68 July/ August 2021
Features
HRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Starbank Park
North Edinburgh Cycleway – 5 miles of leisure and pleasure!
Our Festivals are back! – a round-up of all the summer highlights
Remembering our faithful friends – Edinburgh’s pet graves
Leith shipbuilding 1918-1939 & the rise of Henry Robb
John Knox’s House & its postcard custodian
Rosslyn Chapel – ‘A bible in stone’
When in London - a summer stay at the Strand Palace Hotel
Rediscover Edinburgh this ‘staycation’ summer! Plus tickets to be won
Doug Corrance's inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh life
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do this summer
Food, drink and hospitality
Bonnie and Wild Food Hall at St James Quarter
Superico, Secret Garden, L’Angelou and Greenwoods
Edinburgh Life Issue 67 May/ June 2021
Features
Ravelston Woods - a walk of bluebells, wildlife and geological interest
Newington Necropolis – a verdant haven amidst urban bustle
Death in Wester Coates Terrace – who did kill Agnes King?
St Andrew’s House - Art Deco gem on an historic site
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme 90th – local gardens reopen for charity
Rhododendrons – a floral feast at the Botanics this spring
Edinburgh in the 60s,70s and 80s – unique photographs of its residents
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – a tribute
Doug Corrance's inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh life
About the City - our good news round-up
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do in the next 10 weeks
Food, drink and hospitality
The Bridge Inn at Ratho, Angelou in Piershill and Kay’s Bar in the New Town are just some of our suggestions for where to eat and drink as Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease
Edinburgh Life Issue 66 March/ April 2021
Features
Edinburgh’s rugby heritage – instrumental in the game’s development
Spring across the north of Edinburgh – from Calton Hill
Galloway Hoard unwrapped at the National Museum of Scotland
Pilrig Park – historic links with 1560 Siege of Leith
Victoria & Albert’s watercolours at The Queen’s Gallery
Portobello’s unfortunate Doctor Dewar
Alexander McCall Smith to receive 2020 Edinburgh Award
More mystery photographs identified by readers
Sir Walter Scott’s reluctant Grand Tour of Europe
Auld Reekie Retold – reinterpreting Edinburgh’s past
Doug Corrance's inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh life
About the City - our good news round up
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do in the next 10 weeks
Food, drink and hospitality
Harvey Nichols new home menus
Champany Inn’s peerless burger
Contini Bake Off champion 2020
Chocolate and whisky
Non alcoholic beers, spirits and wines
Edinburgh Life Issue 65 January/ February 2021
Features
Astley Ainslie Hospital – fascinating past, but an uncertain future
The North Bridge – linking the Old Town and the New Town
East Coast Rail Nostalgia – the Flying Scotsman et al
New garden at Holyrood echoes 900 years of history
Inverleith Pond on a wintery afternoon
Jeanie Deans’s Cottage – St Leonard’s home of a fictitious character!
The Darien debacle – the reason the UK exists?
Edinburgh’s Cavers reach 60th anniversary
Where is this? – more local scenes that need identification
Now we know where! – mystery scenes from previous issue revealed
Doug Corrance's Edinburgh - Sir Sean Connery photographed on the set of Highlander
About the City - our good news round up
What’s On
10 fun things and interesting things to do in the next 10 weeks
Food, drink and hospitality
Innovation during lockdown: ‘Taste Edinburgh’ and Edinburgh Booze Delivery
Local producers excel at Great Taste 2020: Yester Farm Dairies, The Spice Witch, Gullane Glogg and Brodies.
Plus - the Scottish Bee Company, East Coast Cured and Pinks at Dovecot
Edinburgh Life Issue 64 November/ December 2020
Features
Alexander McCall Smith’s poetry in celebration of Edinburgh’s seven hills
Christmas lights at the Botanics and Dalkeith Country Park
City Art Centre celebrates 40 years at Market Street
Scottish Art in the 1920s & E.A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas
New exhibitions at City Art Centre
Where is this? – 8 Edinburgh scenes need to be identified
A Cramond mystery – was James V saved by a local farm labourer?
Tom Curr – Scott’s Porage Oats artist, and so much more
A good read this Christmas – 8 books to enjoy
Parliament Square in 1790 – a fascinating painting
Borders Railway Route – in all its autumnal splendour
Residential Property – market report
Doug Corrance's Edinburgh- his inimitable snapshot of the city
About the City - our good news round up
What’s On
10 fun things to do this autumn and early winter
Food, drink and hospitality
Sustainable Fish in Edinburgh
Afternoon tea at The Register Club
BonBox Chocolates and Eden Mill Gin,
Innis and Gunn opens new taproom on The Shore
Autumn menu at Gardener’s Cottage
The Green Room Wine Bar
Heroes Vodka
Dobbies welcomes Walter Smith butchers
Edinburgh Life Issue 63 September/ October 2020
Features
About the City - our good news round up
James Young Simpson – father of anaesthetics
Local gardens reopen to support SGS and other charities
Moredun Foundation’s 100 years of research into livestock diseases
Be a Nightstop host and help a young person at risk from homelessness
Lilian Snelling – RBGE’s outstanding botanical artist
Lockdown Edinburgh – a kind of beautiful desolation
Wellhouse Tower – a history closely linked with Edinburgh Castle
Paisley Close on the Royal Mile has a tragic past
Pencaitland Railway Walk – a trip along memory lane
Doug Corrance's Edinburgh - his inimitable snapshot of the city
What’s On
10 fun things to do as we move out of Lockdown
Food, drink and hospitality
l’escargot bleu’s excellent new take-away meals
‘Supermeals’, DRIFT clifftop café, pre-bottled cocktails,
Glenkinchie’s single malt for Doddie Weir’s charity
Society
Celebrations for Japanese Emperor’s birthday at Assembly Rooms
British Red Cross celebrates 150th at Sheraton Grand
Send a Cow hosts Ugandan event at Register Club
Scottish Polish Cultural Association annual dinner dance at Hilton Grosvenor
Smart Works celebrates International Women’s Day at Harvey Nichols
‘Disappeared department stores’ lunchtime talk at the Royal Scots Club
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Edinburgh Life Issue 62 March/April 2020
Features
About the City - our good news round up
The saving of our beautiful city from the wrecking ball
North Berwick shortlisted for RHS Britain in Bloom 2020
Eastern Encounters at The Queen's Gallery
Tailors' Hall on the Cowgate
Merchants Enterprise Fund - supporting young local entrepreneurs
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - a rich 350 year history
Leith & Edinburgh's merging in 1920
Original art - from independent galleries in Edinburgh and beyond
Spring auctions - in Edinburgh and London
London Road Gardens - hosts of golden daffodils
Investec's vision for the economy and world markets in 2020
Residential property - market report by Gillian Wright of Gillespie Macandrew
Doug Corrance's Edinburgh - his inimitable snapshot of the city
What’s On
We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this spring
Food, drink and hospitality
Paolozzi's Kitchen and Crabbie's Rugby Gins
Slow food with The Continis, Bluezy Snoozy at The Bonham, The Garden Bistro
and Edinburgh New Town Cookery School's 10th
Society
RBGE 350th - celebratory reception at Scottish Parliament
Oyster Club salutes Burns at Royal Scots Club
Edinburgh Burns Club dinner at Royal Burgess
38th Sportsman's Charity Dinner at Prestonfield
Royal Company of Merchants welcomes Lord Mayor of London
Investec presents its economic vision for 2020 to guests
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Edinburgh Life Issue 61 January/February 2020
Features
About the City - our good news round up
Leith's colourful and turbulent past
Leith's shipbuilding heritage
Greyfriars Bobby - the truth about the iconic terrier
Scottish Portrait Awards 2019 - at the Scottish Arts Club
Ann Budge receives the 2019 Edinburgh Award
'Clarinda' - Burns's muse remembered
Scotland's photograph album - fascinating early photographs
Early New Year auctions - in Edinburgh and London
The Meadows - in all its wintery beauty
Residential property - market report by Edward Douglas-Home of Knight Frank
Doug Corrance's Edinburgh - his inimitable snapshot of the city
What’s On
We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this winter
Food, drink and hospitality
Loch Fyne Restaurant and Bar at Newhaven Harbour
Cranachan recipe, 'Contini Bake-off', Magnum cream liqueur and Seven Crofts gin
Society
Consular Corps annual dinner at The New Club
Wooden Spoon annual dinner at Prestonfield House
Bonhams Jewellery Sale preview evening
EDFAS pre-Christmas get-together
Edinburgh Award reception at City Chambers
David Hume on God book launch at The New Club
Golf book launch at Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society
Art exhibition preview at Restoration Yard
Edinburgh World Heritage Christmas party
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Edinburgh Life Issue 60 November/December 2019
Features
--- About the City - our good news round up
--- Delightful Duddingston's double celebration
--- Our neo-classical New Town
--- Midlothian's Young People's Awards 2019
--- Edinburgh Riding of the Marches 2019
--- The genius of Leonardo da Vinci - at the Queen's Gallery
--- Leith - birthplace of the Rules of Golf
--- Scotland and Japan - a history of rich relationships
--- Original art - from independent galleries in Edinburgh and the Lothians
--- Pre-Christmas auctions - in Edinburgh and London
--- En-lightened Edinburgh - fantastic illuminations around the city
--- A good read this Christmas - an eclectic selection of books for the festive season
--- Residential property - market report by Maurice Allan of Lindsays
--- Doug Corrance's Edinburgh - his inimitable snapshot of the city
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this festive season
Food, drink and hospitality
--- The Bonham Hotel - a touch of class
--- Foodies Festival, The Chocolatarium, Street Food Scotland,
--- Intercontinental Edinburgh - The George and Market Street Hotel
Society
---Grange Ladies Hockey centenary celebrations
---Burgess Association of Edinburgh inaugural dinner
---Jazz Jamboree for Watsonian Club
---Celebrating the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
---Napier Bathroom and Interiors double celebration
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Edinburgh Life Issue 59 September/October 2019
Features
--- About the City - our good news round up
--- Dalkeith Palace and Country Park - a great place to visit
--- Maintaining your property - the canny way!
--- Trades Fortnight nostalgia - yesteryear photos
--- Doors Open 2019 - 149 places to visit!
--- Drummond Place - New Town Regency elegance
--- Linen - fabric of our nation
--- Edinburgh's stonemasons - builders of the White House
--- Morocco Land - Canongate's Moorish mystery
--- Original Art - Edinburgh's independent galleries
--- Autumn auctions - in Edinburgh and London
--- Residential property - market report by Andrew Riddell of Strutt & Parker
--- Doug Corrance's Edinburgh - inimitable snapshot of Edinburgh life
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this early autumn
Food, drink and hospitality
--- Borthwick Castle Dining Club, Abby J Cakes,
--- Cocktail Week and Big Big Gin Festival
Society
--- Fourth of July celebrations at The Hub
--- Smart Works brunch with Betty Jackson CBE
--- Oyster Club summer party at New Club
--- Caledonian Club summer reception at Gladstone's Land
--- Dovecot Studios launch party for Julie Cope's Grand Tour
--- David Mach and Ian Rankin speak at Scottish Arts Club
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Edinburgh Life Issue 58 July/August 2019
Features
--- About the City - our good news round up
--- Saughton Park - beautifully restored, and just in time for summer
--- Victorian Edinburgh - Archibald Burns' fascinating photographic archive
--- Swanston's Roaring Shepherd, John Todd
--- Health - living with dementia
--- Bridget Riley - a truly sensational exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy
--- Simply the Fest! - four pages of the best of this summer's festivals
--- Prince Albert - his lasting legacy in Edinburgh
--- The Sussex's wedding outfits - at The Palace of Holyroodhouse
--- Holiday reading - Eight books to enjoy this summer
--- Residential property - market report by Andrew Meehan of Rettie & Co
--- Art, antiques and summer auctions
--- Doug Corrance's Edinburgh
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this summer
Food and Drink
--- Edinburgh restaurants win catering excellence accolades
--- The Light House, Café Ink and 1819 Gin
Society
--- Asia Scotland Trust is launched at the Botanic Cottage
--- Heriot's Ball at Prestonfield House
--- Bonhams hosts private preview of its Scottish sale
--- Festival Theatre celebrates its 25th
--- 'Ladies love lunch' for Maggie's at The Sheraton Grand
--- Eric Liddell Centre 'Goes for Gold' at BT Murrayfield
--- Art in Healthcare launches exhibition at Inverleith House
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Edinburgh Life Issue 57 May/June 2019
Features
--- About the City - good news items around Edinburgh and the Lothians
--- A riot of floral colour in Princes Street Gardens
--- Edinburgh's Biomes Project
--- Local private gardens opening to the public
--- Russia: Royalty and the Romanovs at The Queen's Gallery
--- Royal Scots Victoria Cross heroes
--- Charles Piazzi Smyth - Edinburgh's 'forgotten' astronomer
--- Victoria Crowe: 50 years of painting - at The City Art Centre
--- Corstorphine's long lost Astoria cinema
--- The Meadows - sanctuary for our students!
--- Leith School of Art - a vital artistic life
--- Residential property - market report by Richard Loudon of Simpson & Marwick
--- Art, antiques and early summer auctions
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do as summer approaches
Food and Drink
--- The Ivy on the Square, Grazing by Mark Greenaway, The Radhuni,
--- Glen Moray whiskies, Wake up to Organic and Edinburgh & East Coast Cookbook
Society
--- 2019 Cordis Prize for Tapestry at Inverleith House
--- St Columba's Hospice Ladies Lunch at The Hub
--- EDFAS annual lecture at Royal Society of Edinburgh
--- Open Evening at Botanics
--- Princess Royal at Royal Scots Club centenary celebration
--- Spring Ball at Prestonfield House
--- Leith School of Art 30th birthday party
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Edinburgh Life Issue 56 March/April 2019
Features
--- About the City - good news items around Edinburgh and the Lothians
--- Spring daffodils on the Castle slopes of West Princes Street Gardens
--- Albert Einstein's homage to David Hume and James Clerk Maxwell
--- Haddington - finalist in RHS Britain in Bloom 2019
--- Investec presents its current vision of global financial markets
--- The Royal Scots Club - how it began 100 years ago
--- The Scottish Seabird Centre looks to the future
--- The Union Canal - its rise, fall and rebirth
--- Three new galleries open at the National Museum
--- Whitekirk - a wonderful East Lothian village
--- Residential Property - market report by Ben Fox of Savills
--- Art, antiques and spring auctions
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this spring
Food and Drink
--- Fingal, Ten Hill Place, l'escargot blanc,
--- Mono and Gin Garden Tours
Society
--- Edinburgh Burns Club Annual Dinner at Royal Burgess Golfing Society
--- Investec hosts its Vision 2019 presentations at Quartermile One
--- Wooden Spoon Burns Supper at Myreside
--- ESMS hosts Dinner for Doddie at National Museum
--- Burns Supper at Waldorf Astoria supports Simpson Babies
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Edinburgh Life Issue 55 January/February 2019
Features
--- About the City
--- A white winter in our New Town
--- Curling - part of Edinburgh and Scotland's rich sporting heritage
--- The Water of Leith - a wildlife haven, restored
--- Cannonball House - a mystery unresolved?
--- Doddie Weir - twelfth winner of The Edinburgh Award
--- Edinburgh 50 years ago - an amazing unseen photo archive
--- Heriot's and Watson's salute their WW1 VC winning former pupil
--- Scottish WW1 poets commemorated in Makars' Court
--- Enjoying a weekend in London - to the full
--- South Queensferry's magnificent Forth Bridges - at dusk
--- Art, antiques and pre-Christmas auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Willie Hunter of Gillespie Macandrew
What’s On
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Food and Drink
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Society
--- Wooden Spoon Annual Dinner at Prestonfield House
--- 2018 Edinburgh Award reception at City Chambers
--- Civic reception for Water of Leith Conservation Trust's 30th
--- Waverley Care Tartan Ribbon Dinner at The Hub
--- Merchants of Edinburgh celebrates Christmas
--- Send a Cow celebrates 30th at Botanics' Caledonian Hall
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Edinburgh Life Issue 54 November/December 2018
Features
--- Dr Joseph Bell - Conan Doyle's inspiration for Sherlock Holmes
--- Gifford - in all its autumnal splendour
--- Rosebery Grange - Westpoint Homes' new bespoke development at Dalmeny
--- Midlothian Young People's Awards 2018 - at Penicuik House
--- A walk around Binny Craig in West Lothian
--- Our Neolithic past - a guide to local ancient standing stones
--- 16th century Royal intrigue - was James VI immured in Edinburgh Castle?
--- Christmas at the Botanics - a million twinkling lights!
--- Edinburgh's Christmas 2018 - so much to see and do!
--- A good read - an eclectic selection of books to read this Christmas
--- Scottish Portrait Awards Exhibition at Scottish Arts Club
--- Trump, trade wars and Brexit - Investec makes sense of it all!
--- Remembrance 1914 -1918 - Edinburgh's WWI poets
--- Remembrance 1914 -1918 - a retrospective
--- Art, antiques and pre-Christmas auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Edward Douglas-Home of Knight Frank.
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this festive season
Food and Drink
--- Sidey opens new showroom in Loanhead
--- RNIB 150th Anniversary party at City Chambers
--- St Columba's Art Friends 32nd Exhibition at The Edinburgh Academy
--- Investec presents its vision of the financial markets and the economy
--- Drum Riding for the Disabled celebrates 60th anniversary
Society
--- Drummond Place summer garden party
--- July 4th celebrations at the Botanics
--- Oyster Club summer party at the New Club
--- Caledonian Club reception at the Georgian House in Charlotte Square
--- Edinburgh World Heritage reception at Tron Kirk
--- Alexander McCall Smith celebrates 20 years of The No1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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Edinburgh Life Issue 53 September-October 2018
Features
--- Edinburgh Art Fair 2018 - be original, buy original!
--- Battle of Prestonpans - a major re-enactment
--- Cramond Residence - peace of mind for those in care
--- Starbank Park - UK's top neighbourhood park
--- Princes Street Station - fascinating photos of a 'Lost Station'
--- Rembrandt - discovering his genius at the RSA
--- Our World Heritage - lease of life for the Tron Kirk
--- 603 Squadron receives Freedom of the City
--- Luxury cruising made so simple - set sail from Rosyth!
--- Doors Open 2018 - more than ever to see and do!
--- Art, antiques and early autumn auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Maurice Allan of Lindsays.
What’s On
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Food and Drink
--- Brasserie Prince and the Grand Café - culinary chic both ends of North Bridge!
--- Zest Indian Restaurant, Taisteal in Stockbridge,
--- Edinburgh Cocktail Week and Craft Beer Experience
Society
--- Drummond Place summer garden party
--- July 4th celebrations at the Botanics
--- Oyster Club summer party at the New Club
--- Caledonian Club reception at the Georgian House in Charlotte Square
--- Edinburgh World Heritage reception at Tron Kirk
--- Alexander McCall Smith celebrates 20 years of The No1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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Edinburgh Life Issue 52 July/August 2018
Features
--- Tartan and Highland wear specialist Kinloch Anderson celebrates 150th
--- The Lost Words - summer exhibition at The Botanics
--- Cramond Heritage Trail is launched
--- Mercat Cross in the High Street - its restoration is proclaimed!
--- Cricket history at The Grange - Scotland defeats England!
--- East Lothian's award winning beaches
--- Festivals and Fringe - lots to look forward to
--- Queen Mary's Tree at Craigmillar
--- Edinburgh Royal Choral Union performs at McEwan Hall
--- The UK economy - the view of wealth managers Brown Shipley
--- PDSA's Edinburgh Pet Hospital at Gorgie
--- Art, antiques and summer auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Andrew Riddell of Strutt & Parker
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Food and Drink
--- Local successes at Scottish Hotel Awards 2018
--- Some of the best places to eat and drink this summer
Society
--- Consular Corps spring reception
--- Botanics summer exhibition preview reception
--- Gower entertains Scotland's Lord's Taverners
--- Edinburgh Royal Choral Union reception at McEwan Hall
--- Make 2nds Count - new cancer charity launched at Prestonfield
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 51 May-June 2018
Features
--- Private gardens open to the public this May & June
--- The rise & fall of Edinburgh's Waxworks
--- Beautiful Linlithgow - Britain in Bloom finalist
--- Lauriston Castle - a fascinating history
--- Edinburgh Academical FC - cradle of international rugby
--- Canaletto & the Art of Venice - at the Queen's Gallery
--- Flora Scotia - beautiful floral art at the Botanics
--- Maserati's Levante - a thoroughbred SUV
--- Art, antiques and early summer auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Andrew Meehan of Rettie & Co.
What’s On
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Food and Drink
--- Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)
--- A round up of Edinburgh's latest food and drink news.
Society
--- Spring Ball at Prestonfield House
--- Edinburgh & Lothians Red Cross Ball at Sheraton Grand
--- Sportsman's Charity 36th Annual Dinner at Prestonfield House
--- EDFAS Annual Society Lecture at National Museum
--- RAF Centenary reception at Holyrood
--- RBGE Open Evening at Inverleith
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 50 March-April 2018
Features
--- Scottish and Canadian curlers contest the Strathcona Cup
--- Hosts of daffodils in Braidburn Valley Park
--- Muriel Spark - a fascinating life
--- Private local gardens open this spring for you to enjoy
--- Newbattle Abbey - a hidden historical gem
--- Eric Liddell - and the community centre that bears his name
--- The economy in 2018 according to Investec Wealth and Investment
--- The RAF celebrates its centenary
--- The Greatest Show on Earth! - when Barnum & Bailey visited Edinburgh
--- Health - how Weight Loss Surgery could improve your life
--- Art, antiques and spring auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Richard Loudon of Simpson & Marwick
What’s On
--- Page 54 We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do this spring
Food and Drink
--- Cooking the perfect steak
--- A round up of Edinburgh's latest food and drink news.
Society
--- Burns Supper at Royal Scots Club
--- Open Squash Championships at Edinburgh Sports Club
--- 50 famous faces grace 50 issues of Edinburgh Life
--- Business then pleasure at Investec's Vision 2018 presentations
--- Stellar top table for Edinburgh Burns Club Annual Dinner
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 49 January-February 2018
Features
--- Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2018
--- A winter walk in the Pentlands
--- The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
--- Professor Sir Timothy O'Shea's rich legacy to the city
--- Holyrood Park - one frosty morning
--- A New Era in art - at Modern Two
--- Calton Jail - Edinburgh's Victorian Prison
--- Elsie Inglis - WWI medical pioneer
--- Scottish Portrait Awards at Scottish Arts Club
--- Art, antiques and early New Year auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Ben Fox of Savills
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun and interesting things to do as the New Year dawns
Food and Drink
--- A round up of Edinburgh's new bars and restaurants.
Society
--- Consular Corps celebrates 75th at Playfair Library
--- CHAS Fawkes-y Lunch at Prestonfield House
--- Eric Liddell Centre's inaugural Annual Dinner at Sheraton Grand
--- Edinburgh Award reception at City Chambers
--- High Constables' Annual Dinner at Prestonfield House
--- EWHT Annual Dinner at Archers' Hall
--- Wooden Spoon Annual Dinner at Prestonfield House
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 48 November-December 2017
Features
--- Defibrillator project saving lives across the city
--- Christmas at the Botanics - a magical illuminated botanical trail
--- Riddle's Court on the Lawnmarket- an architectural delight
--- Jellicoe Express centenary - WWI Naval train remembered
--- When in London - The Caledonian Club
--- Queensferry Crossing - a beautiful construction
--- Edinburgh: A Personal View - ordinary but fascinating
--- William Playfair - a doyen of Edinburgh architecture
--- Edinburgh's Candlelighters celebrate 500th
--- Books for Christmas - to read or as gifts
--- Art, antiques and pre- Christmas auctions
--- Residential Property – Hunters Residential becomes Gillespie Macandrew
What’s On
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Food and Drink
--- Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square re-opens
--- Bow Bar, Millers64 & Scottish Malt Whisky Society - award winners all
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Society
--- Chisholm Hunter unveils Raymond Weil freelancer "Bowie" watch
--- Brown Shipley entertains at Musselburgh Races
--- Riddle's Court re-opened by Prince Charles
--- Macmillan Art Show at Bonhams
--- Hospice of Hope Ball at Prestonfield
--- Taiwan National Day celebrated at Signet Library
--- Folk music while cruising the Forth
--- Dalkeith Rotary celebrates 50th at Sun Inn
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 47 September-October 2017
Features
--- Gardener's Lodge in Princes Street Gardens
--- Autumn stroll around Dawyck Botanic Garden
--- A Sketchbook of Edinburgh - beautiful drawings and watercolours
--- Sir Ernest Shackleton's epic polar survival - in pictures
--- Edinburgh Art Fair 2017 preview
--- Robert Smail's preserved print works at Innerleithen
--- Vintage Vibes - tackling loneliness in Edinburgh's over 60s
--- Doors Open 2017 - focus on the New Town
--- £25million development plans for Princes Street Gardens
--- War Poet Wilfred Owen's Edinburgh Enlightenment
--- First Open Golf Championship - new commemorative painting
--- Sunsets over the city
--- New Reekie - world's biggest flower blooms at Botanics
--- Art, antiques and early autumn auctions
--- Property market comment by Willie Hunter of Hunters Residential
What’s On
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Food and Drink
--- Delicious food at Ducks in Aberlady
--- Cocktail Weekend preview, Edible Gardening Project and
--- Edinburgh New Town Cookery School
Society
--- Reception for Maltese Presidency of Council of Europe
--- Jazz Festival opening party at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
--- July 4th celebrations at City Chambers
--- Summer party in Queen Street Gardens
--- Edinburgh Oyster Club toasts 70th Edinburgh Festival
--- Canada 150 celebrated at Scottish Arts Club
--- Napier Bathrooms and Interiors throws TOTO party
--- Botanics summer exhibition opening party
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 46 July-August 2017
Features
--- Botanics summer exhibition
--- Red Arrows flying high at Scotland's National Airshow
--- Abbotsford - Sir Walter Scott's treasured home
--- On the water at Port Edgar, Granton and Portobello
--- Manor Grange Care Home - A care home like no other!
--- Edinburgh International Festival's 70th
--- Festival Fringe's 70th
--- Edinburgh Kevock Choir's 50th
--- New Head of Jewellery at Bonhams
--- Cockburn Street - home to The Scotsman for 40 years
--- Art, antiques and summer auctions
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Edward Douglas-Home of Knight Frank
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Food and Drink
--- Fine dining at Galvin at Windows, London Hilton
--- Itihaas/Mark Greenaway/Development Direct/Fairmont St Andrews
Society
--- 61st Scottish Military Ball
--- David Windmill receives Norwegian Order of Merit
--- Bonhams Scottish Sale private preview
--- Edinburgh Alphabet launched at City Art Centre
--- Turcan Connell and Lyon & Turnbull at Royal Highland Show
--- Brown Shipley presents financial markets updates
--- Heriot Club Annual Dinner
--- Wooden Spoon aids Riding for the Disabled
--- Institute of Marketing at Royal Scots Club
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 45 May-June 2017
Features
--- East Lothian Garden Trail – 12 super gardens to visit
--- Gardening Scotland – a feast of floral colour at Ingliston
--- RebusFest – 30 years of Ian Rankin’s famous sleuth
--- The New Town is 250 – celebrating James Craig’s 1767 plan
--- Rhododendron Festival – spectacular colour at RBGE
--- Dalmeny House – a fascinating history
--- Gullane Bents – a beautiful beach
--- The Weaver’s Apprentice at Dovecot Gallery
--- The A to Z of Edinburgh at City Art Centre
--- Best practice at RBGE – Regius Keeper gives his report
--- Edinburgh scandalised! – The story of Blackwood’s magazine
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Maurice Allan of Lindsays
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Food and Drink
--- A short break in Dunbar at Bayswell Park Hotel
--- Eating out at Le Di-Vin and Ondine
Society
--- Spring Ball at Prestonfield House Hotel
--- Treasured Memories at Coastal Communities Museum
--- Fashion Show at Mortonhall Golf Club
--- Adam Lyal (deceased) gives Loretto Lecture!
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 44 March-April 2017
Features
--- An open evening with the Botanics’ Regius Keeper
--- North Berwick – RHS Britain in Bloom finalist
--- Investec Wealth & Investment’s vision for 2017
--- Ken Buchanan – Edinburgh’s boxing legend
--- Spring blossoms in Morningside & Bruntsfield
--- Corstorphine’s nuclear war bunker
--- Beautiful local private gardens open to the public
--- ‘Ghost signs’ - Edinburgh’s past lives on!
--- Lunchtime concerts – tuck into some classical music
--- Researching your family tree – advice by an expert
--- Art, antiques and spring auctions
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Andrew Riddell of Strutt & Parker
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Food and Drink
--- Lunch at 21212 on Royal Terrace
--- New menu at Contini on George Street
Society
--- Rugby Old Boys out to lunch at Inverleith
--- Edinburgh Burns Club Annual Dinner
--- Ladies lunch at Royal Scots Club
--- Investec Wealth & Investment hosts Vision 2017 presentation
--- Royal Lyceum patrons have a party
--- Lord Provost’s Burns Supper at Prestonfield House
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 43 January/February 2017
Features
--- Last Tram from the Braids in 1956
--- Winter at Hillend – beautiful but bitterly cold!
--- Craiglockhart’s War Poets
--- Haddington wins RHS Top Town accolade
--- Penfold Pillar Boxes – very rare and only 6 in Edinburgh!
--- Pop icons Paul Young and Toyah to visit Edinburgh Playhouse
--- Ninety Burns Club’s salutes The Bard’s paramours
--- Linlithgow Loch – scene of that Grand Curling Match
--- Landscape photography at Scottish Portrait Gallery
--- Art, antiques and auctions
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Max Mills of Rettie & Co
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Food and Drink
--- A luxurious weekend at Rosewood London
--- Wine dinner at the Pompadour
--- Epicurean opens at G&V
Society
--- Edinburgh World Heritage Gala Dinner
--- David L Douglas throws a party
--- Edinburgh Wooden Spoon Annual Dinner
--- 74th Consular Corps Annual Dinner
--- Investec hosts charity fashion show
--- Chamber of Commerce awards dinner in Musselburgh
--- Networking at Chaophraya
--- CHAS Ladies’ Lunch and St Andrew Dinner at Royal Scots Club
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 42 November/December 2016
Features
--- An autumn walk at Cammo
--- William Chambers – his legacy to the city
--- Educational Community Initiatives – inspiring our youngsters
--- Northern Lighthouse Board – 230 years serving the mariner
--- Amongst the Clouds - Matthew Draper exhibits at The Scottish Gallery
--- City Defibrillator Project launches at City Chambers
--- Christmas in the city – spectacular photographs
--- Holiday reading – 8 book suggestions
--- Hearts FC opens its new museum
--- Christmas Gift Guide
--- ‘Extinct’ Wentworth elm re-discovered at Holyrood
--- William Burke – infamous mass murderer
--- Art, antiques and auctions
--- Residential Property – market Comment by Peter Strang Steel of Savills
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Food and Drink
--- Dinner at Chaophraya
--- 2nd Chop House for Edinburgh
--- Drink and be merry this Christmas!
Society
--- Macmillan Art Show at Bonhams
--- Edinburgh Ski Club celebrates 50th
--- Waverley Care and Pleasance celebrate 25th Fringe collaboration
--- Hospice of Hope 25th at Prestonfield House
--- Treasure Trove Pop-up sale in George Street
--- Cazenove celebrates office move to Charlotte Square
--- Royal Warrant Holders’ annual dinner at Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 41 September/October 2016
Features
--- Hearts unveils new pink and primrose strip!
--- Water of Leith home adopts renewable energy technology
--- Shandon Garden – modern city living from AMA Homes
--- Dean Village – a history of helping to fill the city’s bread basket!
--- Gardeners’ Question Time visits the Botanics
--- Somme commemorations at Edinburgh Castle
--- Heraldic Arms around Edinburgh
--- Holiday 2017 – make yours a cruise!
--- Education - focus on Loretto and ESMS
--- Edinburgh’s Bronze Age! – we focus on Powderhall Bronze
--- Ten new galleries at National Museum
--- Health – Lucinda Ellery’s amazing hair loss treatment
--- The Treasure Trove – unique charity needs your help!
--- Edinburgh Doors Open 2016
--- Art, antiques and auctions this autumn
--- Residential Property – market comment by Richard Loudon of Simpson & Marwick
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--- Super food at No 11 Brunswick Street
--- A proper burger at Champany
--- Oktoberfest in Princes Street Gardens
--- Gin Festival at Corn Exchange
--- Plus: rum, whisky and Drambuie
Society
--- Tattoo hosts opening evening party
--- Britannia hosts summer party
--- James Gillespie’s class of ’66 celebrates
--- Opening party for Art in Healthcare exhibition
--- Edinburgh Ambassadors’ reception at Hamilton & Inches
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 40 July/August
Features
--- Musselburgh’s Riding of the Marches 2016
--- Musselburgh Racecourse celebrates its bicentenary
--- Stow – picturesque village on the Borders Railway route
--- The Botanic Cottage – RBGE’s oldest and newest building!
--- Cruising to Norway – it’s easy from Edinburgh
--- International Festival – our pick of the performances
--- Festival Fringe - a focus on local artists
--- Just Surreal - Dalí, Miró, Magritte, Breton, Picasso et al at Modern One
--- William Morris – pioneer of Arts and Crafts
--- Art, antiques and auctions
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Edward Douglas-Home of Knight Frank
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--- One Square Pickering’s Gin Terrace
--- Foodies Festival at Inverleith
--- The Golf Inn at Gullane
--- Borthwick Castle – fit for a Queen!
--- Supper Club at Archerfield Walled Garden
Society
--- Ladies Love Lunch at the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa
--- A day at the races with Investec Wealth & Investment
--- Oyster Club celebrates Queen and Duke’s birthdays
--- Friends of Royal Scottish Academy celebrates 30th
--- Hearts’ Player of the Years Awards at the EICC
--- Kinloch Anderson hosts party to unveil new menswear range
--- 60th Scottish Military Ball at the Assembly Rooms
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 39 May/June
Features
--- How Granton lost its Castle – a curious tale
--- Gardening Scotland 2016 – a floral feast at Ingliston
--- Hamish Hamilton – Father of the Folk Music revival
--- Sir Tom Farmer receives Edinburgh Award
--- Royal Scots Club supports top young musicians
--- 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival – a star line up
--- Fashioning a reign – tartan in Royal dress
--- Zeppelin overhead – the carnage of the 1916 city bombings
--- Lord Ancrum’s Walk at Newbattle Abbey
--- Musselburgh’s Bridges – historically significant
--- Art, antiques and auctions
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Willie Hunter of Hunters Residential
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--- Unique dining in Auld Keep at Dundas Castle
--- Food and drink round up: One Square; ‘Hops in the garden’; Terrace Café;
--- The Ox and Scotland the Best
Society
--- Red Cross Ball’s Mexicana Fiesta Fun at Sheraton
--- New Club welcomes new young members
--- City Chambers reception for EU Dutch Presidency
--- RSNO celebrates 125th at Prestonfield House
--- Brown Shipley hosts presentation at the Balmoral
--- Pete Irvine’s 12th Scotland the Best launched at Waldorf Astoria
--- Investec hosts conference at Gleneagles
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Edinburgh Life - Issue 38 March/April 2016
Features
--- Blooming Haddington - RHS Britain in Bloom finalist
--- Edinburgh’s buses in the 70s
--- Spring at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
--- ESMS pupils learn amazing art technique
--- The National Monument – accepted at last
--- Celebrating our city brewing heritage
--- Portobello’s potteries – a lost industry
--- Caley Spring Show at the Botanics
--- John Muir Coast Festival 2016
--- Science meets the arts at Edinburgh Science Festival
--- Davidson’s Mains and District Pipe Band – Zurich bound!
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Maurice Allan of Lindsays
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--- Six Nations paired menu at Sheraton’s One Square
--- Lunch at Archerfield Walled Garden
--- Dinner at Dalhousie Castle.
Society
--- Sportsman’s Charity holds 34th Annual Dinner at Prestonfield
--- Edinburgh Burns Club Annual Dinner at Royal Burgess
--- Vision 2016 – according to Investec Wealth and Investment
--- Lord’s Taverners lunch at the New Club
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Edinburgh Life – Issue 37 January/February 2016
Features
--- Edible Gardening Project – learning to grow your own at the Botanics
--- Locomotive legend – Flying Scotsman returns
--- Robert Burns in Edinburgh – follow in his footsteps
--- Winter in our city – scenes to enjoy from the warmth of your home!
--- Edinburgh loves its art – a review of the Edinburgh Art Fair
--- Monumental Edinburgh – our city wide museum!
--- Wojtek Memorial unveiled
--- Modern Scottish Women – their art celebrated at Modern One
--- Padel Tennis – fitness and fun at Edinburgh Sports Club
--- Pentlands precipitations – a wet winter walk in the hills!
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Blair Stewart of Strutt & Parker
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Page 40 Restaurant reviews: Loch Fyne Seafood & Grill and Nirvana Indian Restaurant
Page 41 Food and Drink round up: Dine; Printing Press Bar & Kitchen; Seafood Scotland & Mark Greenaway; Frankenstein Bier Keller and Edinburgh Airport.
Society
--- Japanese Emperor’s birthday celebrated at Merchants’ Hall
--- Kinloch Anderson and Loretto celebrate new tartan
--- Kitchen maker David L Douglas throws a party
--- Swiss Ambassador’s Award Concert at Balmoral
--- 60th Scottish Military Ball launch
--- St Andrew celebrated at Royal Scots Club
--- Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards at the Brunton
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Edinburgh Life – Issue 36 November/December 2015
Features
--- Life in the garden - Do you find thistles prickly or stylish?
--- The changing face of Salisbury Crags
--- Sheer automotive elegance at Holyrood and Ingliston
--- Autumnal Edinburgh from the Braids
--- The Queen opens the Borders Railway and visits Newtongrange
--- Little Sparta – Garden as Art
--- Arthur Melville at the Scottish National Gallery – a master of his medium
--- Christmas Books
--- Christmas Gift Guide
--- Cockenzie Chimneys bite the dust!
--- The Robin Chapel takes receipt of Sovereign’s Standard
--- Pre-Christmas auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by James Whitson of Rettie & Co
What’s On
--- 10 fun and interesting things to do this Christmas
Food, Drink and Leisure
--- Get your kids active – put some bounce into their lives!
--- Hectors in Stockbridge joins the small plate revolution
--- Rest and relaxation at One Spa
Society
--- Fashion and Fizz at Mortonhall Golf Club
--- Macmillan Art Show at Bonhams in Queen Street
--- Saluting our Scottish Motoring Heroes
--- Rotary Club of Dalkeith celebrates Borders Railway
--- Lyceum throws party to celebrate 50th season
--- Reception at Scottish Parliament for Luxembourg Presidency of EU
Competitions, Reader Information, Offers and Crossword
--- Buy a gift subscription to Edinburgh Life – perfect for Christmas
--- Shops where Edinburgh Life is available
--- Digital Edition subscriptions – ideal Christmas gift for those abroad
--- Win time to relax at One Spa, a Britannia Christmas hamper and a unique family tree
--- Thinking Time - our regular crossword
Edinburgh Life – Issue 35 September/October 2015
Features
--- Edinburgh’s Police Box Festival
--- Life in the garden - which flower makes you feel happy?
--- Stockbridge – Henry Raeburn’s place
--- Richard Demarco – still dynamic at 85
--- Door Open 2015 – discover Edinburgh’s secrets
--- The Borders Railway – opening up Midlothian and the Borders
--- 50th season for The Royal Lyceum Company
--- Queen’s Awards at Lord Provost’s Community Garden Party
--- Educating your child – which school to choose?
--- 11th Edinburgh Art Fair – put a date in your diary
--- The Daisy Chain Trust – putting children first
--- Autumn auctions
--- Residential Property – Market comment by Louise Williams of HBJ Property
What’s On
--- 10 fun things to do this autumn
Food and Drink
--- Dining at The Pass at One Square
Society
--- Penguin book signing at the New Club
--- Saluting the Gurkhas at Civic Reception
--- Raising cash for Sick Kids at Ashley Ann Kitchens
--- Birlinn book illustrations at Doubtfire Gallery
--- Summer party for Friends of the National Galleries
Competitions, Reader Information, Offers and Crossword
--- Win Preview tickets to Edinburgh Art Fair
--- Win Dinner for 2 at One Square
--- Thinking time – our regular crossword
Edinburgh Life – Issue 34 July/August 2015
Features
--- Duddingston Village – a dappled Eden
--- Portobello – in its pomp as a 1950s holiday resort
--- Life in the Garden – How arty is your garden?
--- Elements – Edinburgh’s celebration of precious metals
--- Photography of Victorian Edinburgh at National Museum
--- Inchcolm island – ‘Iona of the east’
--- International Festival – some events not to be missed
--- The Book Festival – 800 authors at Charlotte Square Gardens!
--- Rosebank remembrance – Edinburgh salutes the 216
--- Arthur’s Seat reveals some of its secrets
--- Discovering Canongate’s closes
--- Concours of Elegance – classic cars at Palace of Holyrood
--- Residential Property – market comment by Peter Lyell of Savills
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun things to do this summer
Food and Drink
--- Les Clefs d’Or – Hospitality in the city
--- Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Scotch Malt Whisky Society
--- Glenfiddich at Edinburgh castle and Foodies Festival in Inverleith
Society
--- SANDS Midsummer Ball at the Balmoral Hotel
--- AGA celebrates new showroom at Drumsheugh Place
--- 215 mile walk raises £300,000 for Parkinson’s research
--- Lady Provost hosts an afternoon tea for Rock Trust
--- Royal Scots Club remembers Gretna Rail Disaster
Edinburgh Life – Issue 33 May/June 2015
Features
--- Waterloo Bicentenary - commemorating Wellington’s famous victory
--- Gardening Scotland 2015 – a floral extravaganza
--- Life in the Garden – what sort of gardener are you?
--- A taste of honey – Beekeeping in Edinburgh and the Lothians
--- Escape to the country – the beautiful Borders
--- Leith’s blackest day – The Gretna Rail Disaster
--- Insanitary Edinburgh – dirt, disease and death in Victorian Edinburgh
--- Royal Highland Show 2015 – the best of Scotland
--- The Union Canal – everyone should enjoy it!
--- Eccentric Flamingoes – it’s cricket, but not as we know it!
--- Edinburgh’s Marathon Festival – get involved
--- Forth Rail Bridge – engineering masterpiece
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Richard Loudon of Simpson & Marwick
What’s On
--- We suggest 10 fun things to do as summer approaches
Food and Drink
--- Page 48 Skerries Restaurant and the Secret Herb Garden
--- Page 49 Cuckoo’s Bakery, One Square Gin, Dalmahoy Marriott and Whisky & Gin Cruise
Society
--- Page 10 Private Bank Brown Shipley hosts presentation at the Balmoral
--- Page 10 Art in Healthcare exhibition at St Mary’s Cathedral
--- Page 16 Sheraton Grand hosts lunch in aid of Maggie’s Edinburgh
--- Page 30 RSNO Gala Ball at Prestonfield
--- Page 36 Vettriano paintings on show at Charlie Miller
--- Page 44 SocieTEA at the Waldorf Astoria
Edinburgh Life – Issue 32 Mar/Apr 2015
Features
--- Morningside – A great place for a leisurely stroll
--- North Berwick in full bloom this spring
--- North Berwick welcomes back Henry Scott Tuke paintings
--- Your garden – make it pretty and productive
--- The Merchant Company of Edinburgh
--- Secret symbolism - The art of the Jacobites
--- Remembering the Zeppelin raids on the city in 1916
--- Henry Kondracki’s ‘Three Cities’ exhibition at the Scottish Gallery
--- Mapping Edinburgh – through the centuries
--- Edinburgh means business – a round up of some great success stories
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Willie Hunter of Hunters Residential
Food and Hospitality
--- Number One at the Balmoral unveils an elegant new look
--- Riparian Rooms open
--- Village Urban Resorts opens new hotel in Edinburgh
--- Mark Greenaway teams up with Nairn’s
Society
--- Art4X exhibition and sale raises funds for Patrick Wild Centre
--- Friday Club exhibition at Scottish Arts Club
--- Sausage Dog lovers unite – at Napier Interiors!
--- Annual Edinburgh Burns Club Dinner at Royal Burgess
--- Investec hosts its Vision 2015 seminars
--- Royal Scots Club hosts a brace of Burns suppers
Edinburgh Life – Issue 31 Jan/Feb 2015
Features
--- King George V Park – amazing hidden history
--- Murrayfield celebrates 90th anniversary
--- Holiday 2015. Take a wonderful river cruise
--- Robert Louis Stevenson Poetry Trail in Colinton
--- Riddle’s Court – hidden Old Town gem
--- Scottish War Art – a celebration
--- The Bridges of Edinburgh – 532 of them!
--- Braids Indicator unveiled
--- Linlithgow Loch – lovely circular walk
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Maurice Allan of Lindsays
--- Gardening – enjoy your garden from the warmth of your house!
Food and Hospitality
--- Cosy pubs with glowing fires – beat those winter blues!
Society
--- Wooden Spoon 30th Anniversary Dinner at Prestonfield House
--- Rotary reception at Festival of Remembrance
--- Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Awards
--- Fashion Show at Royal Scots Club
--- High Constables of Edinburgh Annual Dinner
--- Wojtek Memorial Trust reception at John Hope Gateway
Edinburgh Life – Issue 30 Nov/Dec 2014
Features
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Max Mills of Rettie
--- Autumn from Blackford Hill
--- Forth Road Bridge celebrates 50th
--- Remembering the Great War at the Scottish Portrait Gallery
--- The road to Le Cateau – A WW1 pilgrimage
--- Palladian splendour at Penicuik House
--- Alexander McCall Smith shares his enduring his love for Edinburgh
--- A good read – some book suggestions for the festive season
--- Christmas Gift Guide – some novel stocking fillers
--- Loretto’s link with the Christmas Truce of 1914
--- Antiques, valuations and late year auctions
--- The legend of the Saltire
--- South American cuisine at Las Iguanas
--- Jacobean Banquet at Dalhousie Castle
--- Old Bags raise £539,000 for Princes Trust while having lunch!
--- Patrons of National Galleries bid Titians farewell
--- Queen’s Award at Joint Chambers Lunch
--- Edinburgh World Heritage Trust hosts reception at Bonhams
--- Penicuik House re-opened by Duke of Gloucester
--- Sir Malcolm Rifkind at Bonnetmakers and Dyers annual dinner
Edinburgh Life – Issue 29 Sept/Oct 2014
Features
--- A day at the Commonwealth Games
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Edward Douglas-Home from Knight Frank
--- Arthur Watson – President of the Royal Scottish Academy
--- Our Floral City - Edinburgh competes in Entente Florale Europe
--- Glorious Gifford – East Lothian gem of a village
--- Sir Walter Scott – architect of our national identity
--- Gleneagles celebrates 90th and hosts the Ryder Cup
--- Scottish Diaspora Tapestry at St Mary’s Cathedral
--- American Impressionists at Modern Two in Belford Road
--- Selling collections at auction - Lyon and Turnbull know how
--- Fairtade City – Edinburgh celebrates 10th anniversary
--- John Buchan – The man from Broughton who wrote The Thirty- Nine Steps
--- Cramond Island – a super walk but watch the tides!
--- Antiques, valuations and early autumn auctions
--- Coffee in the City – Six great cafes for a proper cup of coffee
--- Macmillan Art Show at Bonhams in Queen Street
--- Stephanie Flanders at Princes Trust Financial Lunch
--- Victoria Crowe at Scottish Gallery’s Festival Exhibition.
--- Fireworks at Virgin Money Lounge!
--- Books, but not as you know them, at McNaughtan’s Bookshop
--- To be won! - 25 pairs of tickets to Edinburgh Art Fair
--- To be won! - 12 pairs of tickets to Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show
Edinburgh Life – Issue 28 July/August 2014
Features
--- Residential Property – Market Comment by Blair Stewart from Strutt and Parker
--- Queen’s Baton Relay in Midlothian
--- Edinburgh’s WWI Drill Halls
--- Commemorative Poppy Field at the Royal Botanic Garden
--- Garden Art – Local artists featured at New Hopetoun Gardens
--- Qatar and beyond! – new air route opens up Asia and Australasia
--- The Art of Golf – Summer exhibition at National Art Gallery
--- Festival Theatre celebrates 20th but has a much longer heritage
--- Victoria Crowe at the Scottish Gallery
--- Falkland Village – A perfect away day
--- International Festival – Culture and Conflict and the James Plays
--- Book Festival – Authors debate the Great War and the Scotland’s Future
--- Holiday Reading – some suggestions for summer reading
--- Antiques, valuations and summer auctions
--- Supercars on the Mound – Gumball 3000 comes to Edinburgh
--- Drinking Alfresco – Six of the Editor’s favourite watering holes
--- Spire Murrayfield celebrates 30th Anniversary
--- Heriot’s honours Andy Irvine and welcomes Lord Carey
--- 60th birthday celebrations for Eric von Ibler
--- Funds for Art Room at Dundas Castle
--- St Denis Old Girls celebrates school’s centenary
--- Gavin Hastings comperes Leuchie House’s Ascot Gold Cup tea
--- Glamour and sunshine at Musselburgh Races
--- Win £100 voucher to spend at New Hopetoun Gardens
--- Win tickets to visit Britannia
--- Win tickets for World Heritage Bus Tour
Edinburgh Life – Issue 27 May/June 2014
Features
--- Residential Property – Market Comment from Ben Fox of Savills
--- Knights in the Canongate – celebrating the Order of St John
--- Innovative Edinburgh – a focus on some local business initiatives
--- The Edinburgh Award – Richard Demarco joins a select group
--- East Lothian Garden Trail – 10 gardens to enjoy this June
--- Gardening Scotland 2014 at Ingliston – A gardener’s dream
--- A Capital View –The art of Edinburgh at the City Art Centre
--- The peerless watches of Jaeger-LeCoultre
--- House of the Binns – Home to the Dalyells for over 400 years
--- Royal Highland Show 2014 – a feast of rural riches
--- Antiques, valuations and early summer auctions
--- Titian at the National Gallery
--- Spring lunch at The Roxburghe’s George Street Bar and Grill.
--- Edinburgh Rugby Oldies tuck in at Inverleith
--- Usher Hall centenary celebrations
--- Reception to honour Richard Demarco
--- Balfour and Manson host reception at Bonhams
--- Brown Shipley hosts presentation at Balmoral
--- Champagne and canapes at George Street Bar and Grill
--- Nomads Tent raises funds for Syrian crisis
--- Friends of the RSA annual dinner
--- Win tickets to Gardening Scotland 2014 and Royal Highland Show 2014
--- Five copies of A Capital View to be won
--- Get the picture! – you’ve seen it in Edinburgh Life, now buy a print
Edinburgh Life - Issue 26 Mar/Apr 2014
Features
--- Residential Property – focus on Morningside by Willie Hunter of Hunters Residential
--- Angela Constance MSP – a Minister on a mission!
--- Spring arrives in Princes Street Gardens
--- Burgh Beautiful – Linlithgow shortlisted for Britain in Bloom award
--- Victoria Street – the most colour street in Edinburgh and an oasis of retail therapy!
--- Botanics nostalgia – photo archive highlights history of horticulture at RGBE
--- Next of Kin – new exhibition highlights how families at home coped during WW1
--- Lest we forget – Editor Peter Bourhill researches his grandfather’s WW1 activities
--- The Usher Hall – celebrating a century of entertainment
--- The Cameo – a century of cinema on Home Street
--- River Esk Walk in rural Midlothian
--- Antiques, valuations and spring auctions
--- Mammoths at the Museum – get nose to tusk with these huge creatures.
--- The perfect Sunday roast. Paul Wedgwood shares his recipe with us.
--- Gastrofest at Science Festival, afternoon tea at Samovar and cocktails and curry!
--- Rabbie’s Girls at Balmoral raises vital cash for Royal Blind
--- Wealth and investment manager Investec unveils its vision for 2014.
--- Burns at Royal Burgess – Edinburgh Burns Club celebrates the Bard
Edinburgh Life - Issue 25 Jan/Feb 2014
Features
--- Residential Property – Market comment from Richard Loudon of Simpson & Marwick
--- Swimming down memory lane – Portobello ‘Baths’ re-visited.
--- Share your garden – Edinburgh Garden Partners shows you how
--- Robert Louis Stevenson statue unveiled at Colinton
--- Walking the Water of Leith (Part 3) – Balerno to Spylaw Park, Colinton.
--- JD Fergusson at Modern Two
--- George Watson’s boys win Brewin Dolphin rugby double.
--- The new Burns Encyclopaedia – a unique insight on The Bard
--- The new Edinburgh McGonagall club – may it last for a very, very, very long time!
--- Get fit in 2014 – The Nordic Walking way
--- Tea Story. In search of the perfect cup of tea
--- Cocktails and cracking food at Juniper and Twenty
--- Cushion sale raises cash for Art Room in Wester Hailes
--- Money for Macmillan. Charity art show raises much needed funds
--- Warrender Baths Club celebrates its 125th anniversary
--- Royal Scots Club hosts LK Bennett fashion show in aid of Poppy Scotland
--- Princess Royal attends Zoo Centenary celebrations at National Museum
--- Scottish Book Awards at Lennoxlove
Edinburgh Life - Issue 24 Nov/Dec 2013
Features
--- Residential Property – Market comment from Matthew Munro of Knight Frank
--- Alistair Moffatt remembers Flodden at St Giles’
--- Botanic Cottage to be rebuilt at Inverleith
--- First Citizen of Edinburgh – In conversation with Lord Provost Donald Wilson
--- Walking the Water of Leith (Part 2) – Colinton to Bells Mills.
--- Christmas Gift Guide – some novel gift ideas
--- Jamie Primrose: ‘Reflections on a city’. Exhibition at Dovecot Studios
--- The rise and rise of Innis and Gunn
--- Andrew Carnegie – the legacy of the world’s first modern philanthropist
--- Six cosy city pubs
--- Good reasons to visit The Balmoral Hotel and The Roxburghe
--- Stewart’s Melville College celebrates 40 years of togetherness
--- Flodden Service reception at the Signet Library
--- Edinburgh Connections mix business with pleasure at Chaophraya in Castle Street
--- Wellbeing of Women fund raising lunch at Merchants’ Hall
--- New season party at Lyceum
--- Minister of St Giles’ retirement reception at Prestonfield House
Edinburgh Life - Issue 23 Sept/Oct 2013
Features
--- Residential Property – Market comment from Maurice Allan of Lindsays
--- Diana Allen – New President of the Scottish Arts Club
--- Historic Corstorphine Village – A hidden gem
--- Doors Open 2013 – 127 establishments open their doors to the public
--- Golden Autumn at Dawyck Botanic Garden
--- Stitches in Time. The Great Tapestry of Scotland
--- The Royal Scots Club - Princess Royal visits Abercromby Place
--- Walking the Water of Leith – from Bells Mills to Leith.
--- Peter Doig : No Foreign Lands. Major new exhibition from Edinburgh born artist
--- Scottish pearls with provenance hitting peak prices!
--- Rosslyn Chapel – restored to former glory
--- Royal Overseas League celebrates restoration of 100 Princes Street
--- Bonhams welcomes guests for private viewing
--- Fiona Bruce and BBC Antiques Roadshow at National Gallery of Modern Art
--- Hopetoun Town and Country Fair!
Edinburgh Life - Issue 22 July/Aug 2013
Features
--- Residential Property – Market comment from Max Mills of Rettie
--- Wild about the Zoo! – Edinburgh Zoo celebrates centenary
--- John McEnroe at Brodies’ Champions of Tennis in Raeburn Place
--- Perfect Portmore! A beautiful Peeblesshire garden
--- Open Season – In anticipation of four glorious days of golf at Muirfield
--- The 18th at Muirfied. Pretty as a picture!
--- Chic and Elegance at Hopetoun Town and Country Fair
--- A Good Holiday Read. Eclectic selection of books with Edinburgh links.
--- I belong to… the musings of a naturalised Edinburgh woman!
--- Panmure House - The road to restoration for Adam Smith’s home
--- Scottish Silver – worth a closer look
--- Wojtek – Edinburgh salutes the Polish soldier bear!
--- Saluting Iain Banks
--- Debating Independence at The Edinburgh International Book Festival
--- Edinburgh People’s Theatre celebrates 55th year at The Fringe
--- Royal Scottish Academy’s Annual Exhibition party
--- Brown Shipley’s sponsors race at Kelso
Edinburgh Life - Issue 21 May/Jun 2013
Features
--- Residential Property – Market comment from Peter Lyell of Savills
--- Cramond Through Time – The changing face of Edinburgh’s coastal gem
--- SJ Peploe at the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art Two
--- Private Gardens opening to the public during May and June
--- Bus Nostalgia – a century of Edinburgh’s public transport
--- Motoring like a Millionaire - prestige cars for all!
--- Itihaas Bangladeshi Restaurant in Dalkeith
--- Magic Moments at The Lothian Red Cross Ball
--- Record prices raised at Lyon and Turnbull’s mock auction!
--- The Spring Lunch at the Balmoral, in aid of SkillForce Scotland
--- Sportsman’s Charity Dinner at Prestonfield House
--- The Claret Jug comes to the Royal Scots Club
Edinburgh Life - Issue 20 Mar/Apr 2013
Features
--- Residential Property – Market comment from Strutt and Parker’s Blair Stewart
--- Spring in our Parks and Gardens – Daffofils and Cherry Blossom
--- 1960s Edinburgh – A nostalgic look at the city of 50 years ago
--- Gardening – Planting for sustained summer colour
--- Britain in Bloom 2013 – Edinburgh and North Berwick both shortlisted finalists
--- Bartholomew maps exhibition at National Library
--- Bonhams’ young auctioneers
--- Horse Driving Trials at Hopetoun House
--- Johann Lamont – A powerful political force.
--- Joan Eardley’s work celebrated at the Scottish Gallery
--- Money – planning your portfolio in these uncertain times
--- Edinburgh’s International Science Festival celebrates 25 years
--- The City salutes Greyfriars Bobby
--- David Livingstone exhibition at the National Museum
--- Training your city dog –local expert Max Muir explains.
--- Learn to bake your own bread.
--- Field – a super little restaurant
--- Burns Supper at Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory
--- Sir Malcolm Rifkind at the annual Edinburgh Burns Club dinner
Edinburgh Life - Issue 19 Jan/Feb 2013
Features
--- Excellent Edinburgh! Local businesses win awards
--- The Borders Railway – The Waverley Line reborn
--- Museums and Galleries celebrate city roots and plan WW1 commemorations
--- Royal Botanic Garden wins 5 star accolade
--- Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society plans for Spring Flower Show
--- When Robert Burns met Walter Scott at Sciennes Hill House
--- The Scotch Whisky Experience
--- Margo MacDonald – An Independent Woman
--- 75 Years of The Dandy
--- Shape up with Gyrotonic in York Place
--- Get fit – get on your bike!
--- Training your dog. Minimise that bark! Part 2
--- Slow Food
--- Quality dining at Whighams in Hope Street
--- Japanese Emperor’s birthday celebrations at Merchants’ Hall
--- Inverleith Art Group raises funds for Seagull Trust
--- Sir Rocco Forte joins guests to celebrate Balmoral’s 110th birthday
Edinburgh Life - Issue 18 Nov/Dec 2012
Features
--- The Caledonian Hotel – Waldorf Astoria comes to Edinburgh
--- Malaysian Glasshouse Trail at the Botanics
--- St Giles’ Choir – 50 years of song
--- City salutes Sir Chris Hoy and our London 2012 athletes
--- Edinburgh Life’s Christmas Gift Guide
--- A Good Read this Christmas
--- McGonagall – The World’s worst poet
--- Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
--- Burke and Hare – the city’s mass murderers
--- Growing up in 1950’s Edinburgh. Part 3
--- The Polymath from Penicuik
--- Training your dog. Minimise that bark!
--- Winter Supper Recipes
--- Kirsty Young and Eve Pollard at Merchants’ Hall
--- David Campese at Prestonfield House Hotel
--- Rotary Club of Edinburgh celebrates centenary
Edinburgh Life - Issue 17 Sept/Oct 2012
South Queensferry – far more than its bridges
Autumn in the Garden
Five Decades of Edinburgh through the lens of Doug Corrance
Edinburgh Life’s Independent School’s Guide 2012
A Good Read – suggestions for autumn reading
Sheer Opulence! The Northern Belle at Waverley
From Law to the Loom – we talk to Dovecot Studio’s David Weir
Union Canal. Lots to see between Fountainbridge and Ratho
St Bernard’s Well
Doors Open 2012 - 121 venues open their doors to the public
How to stop your dog from pulling on the leash
Food, Eating Out and Hospitality
Edinburgh Life - Issue 16 July/Aug 2012
Olympic Flame wafts through Eskbank
Mind yer tung! – keeping the Scots language alive
Dickens and his Edinburgh links
Gardening – Grow you own vegetables
Perfect Picnics - and where to enjoy them
Growing up in post War Edinburgh - Part 2
Scottish Cup Final 2012 – An all Edinburgh affair!
Life anew in Italy – An uplifting short story
Edinburgh World Heritage Tour – New for 2012
Weaving the Century –Dovecot Studios celebrates centenary
Wedding Album – we feature Capital newlyweds
Great Stuff! Taxidermy in a new light
My Edinburgh Life - with Karen Dawson
Training your dog – Maxwell Mills tells you how
Grand design – the revolutionary new walking stick
Jonathan Mills – Edinburgh Festival Director in celebratory mood!
Food, Eating Out and Hospitality
Edinburgh Life - Issue 15 May/June 2012
Craigmillar Castle - An unsung gem
Hopetoun Horse Trials - The next best thing to the Olympics
Ian Rushbrook - The man who predicted the financial crash
Gardening Scotland 2012 at Ingliston
Kinloch Anderson - a great Edinburgh company
Royal Highland Show 2012 at Ingliston
Growing up in post-war Edinburgh
Enjoying Edinburgh with your toddler
World record attempt at the Perth Kilt Run
Racing glamour - The Edinburgh Cup at Musselburgh Races
Understanding your dog!
Beating Insomnia
Doug Corrance's Edinburgh
Recipes from Mark Greenaway
Remembering the Falklands
Brown Shipley celebrates new office opening
25th Anniversary Party for Edinburgh dental practice
Edinburgh Life - Issue 14 March/April 2012
The Bonham, Edinburgh's timeless contemporary
Restaurant- win dinner for two!
To Edinburgh with love-The paper sculptures
South Leith Parish Church- a historic gem
Scotland's Garden Scheme-beautiful gardens to visit this summer
Get out and Garden-Win a £50 voucher for Hopetoun Gardens
Spring on a shoestring- decorate for less
Great local farm Shops on your doorstep
Earl Haig - The painter
Joanna Trollope- win her latest novel
Edinburgh Life - Issue 13 January/February 2012
The Pandas are here!
Robert Burns in Edinburgh
Chinese New year
Snowdrop walks
The famous Oyster Club
The Craigentinny Marbles
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Edinburgh schools rugby triumphs again!
Edinburgh Life - Issue 12 November/December 2011
Alexander McCall Smith's
Christmas letters
Bruntsfield Links Golf Club
celebrates it's 50th year anniversary
The Iconic Edinburgh Police box
Countdown to Christmas and relax
Pete Irvine-Scotland the Best
Stocking filler books
Talking Turkey with the local butcher.
Edinburgh Life - Issue 11 September/October 2011
National Museum Opens
Independent Schools Guide
Adam Smith
East Lothian Coastal Walk
Early Autumn Auctions
Coffee with Lord Hopetoun
Doors Open Day 2011
The Weem Witch
Edinburgh Sports Club's 75th
Edinburgh Life - Issue 10 July/August 2011
Swanston, A Picture Perfect Village
Alex Salmond & Albert Reynolds at the New Club
Happy Birthday Duke of Edinburgh!
International Festival & Fringe Guide
Barry Cryer - Master Comic
Danube Street, A Colourful Past
A New Broom at Tattoo
Martin Wishart's Summer Recipes
Edinburgh Life - Issue 9 May/June 2011
Bo'ness Steam Railway
The New Town An Architectural Gem
Choir of the Year, Edinburgh Academy Celebrates
David Hume A Giant of Philosophy
Edinburgh School's Rugby Experience
Royal Highland Show Preview
Meadows Festival
Gardening Scotland
Early Summer Auctions
Edinburgh Life - Issue 8 March/April 2011
Stately Grandeur of Newhailes
Spring at the Botanics
Hidden Gem Bookshops
Ceilidh Culture, Toe Tapping Entertainment!
Science Festival, Here With a Bang!
Beltane Lighting up Calton Hill
Napiers 150 Years of Herbalisim
Harp Festival's 30th Anniversary
East Lothian Children's Author
Alexander McCall Smith's The Okavango Macbeth
Edinburgh Life - Issue 7 January/February 2011
City Snowdrop Drops
Skiing at Hillend
Dominion, Classic Cinema
Robert Burns and the Edinburgh Connection
Shopping Nostalgia - Edinburgh's Shops Past and Present
Make a Bid! Visit and Edinburgh Auction Room
Health Spas
Scottish Arts Club at Rutland Square
Morningside or Leith?
Edinburgh Life - Issue 6 November/December 2010
Richard Demarco Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy
St Giles Renaissance
Red Deer at Beecraigs Country Park
Christmas at the Botanics
Scotland's Poppy Factory
Morningside Lights
Auction Rooms
Chocolate Heaven in Bruntsfield
Water of Leith Walk
Edinburgh Life - Issue 5 September/October 2010
Stockbridge
Independent Schools Guide
Classic City Interiors
Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Burgess 275th Birthday
Historic Calton Hill
Halloween Horrors!
Doors Open Day 2010
Edinburgh Life - Issue 4 July/August 2010
North Berwick
Edinburgh Book Festival
Edinburgh International Festival
One O'Clock Gun Audience with Festival Director, Jonathan Mills
Royal Caley Allotment
Grand Hotel Afternoon Teas
Waverley, Edinburgh's Railway Icon
Alexander McCalls Smith's Scotland Street
Edinburgh Life - Issue 3 May/June 2010
Cramond
George Herio'ts 350th Anniversary
Gardening Scotland
International Film Festival
Cricket at the Grange
Royal Highland Show
Tango in the City
Coffee with Tom Kitchin
Edinburgh Marathon
Edinburgh Life - Issue 2 Spring 2010
Spring at the Royal Botanic Garden
Drumsheugh Baths Club
Demarco's Lost Edinburgh
Musselburgh Races
Eating out at Champany & The Canny Man's
Aberlady Country House
Hidden City Gardens
Edinburgh Life - Issue 1 Winter 2009/10
Lunch with Richard Demarco
Old Craig House
Newhaven
Scottish Mining Museum
Breakfast at the Botanics
