Stark photography of Scotland’s most ‘brutal’ buildings Growing up in Cumbernauld, I had no idea what this clunky architectural style was, or that it would …
Brutal Scotland, a book on Scottish Brutalist architecture
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Edinburgh International Film Festival announces dates and submissions for 2026 edition
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced today that its 79th edition dates The revitalised Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced today that its …
The Torridon Invests in World-First Cashmere Guard Duvets
A luxury alternative to feather & down that’s regenerative and sustainable. The Torridon, Scotland’s most northerly 5-star family-run hotel and recently named one of Condé …
Trying a sound bath
What happens at a sound bath and don’t worry, you won’t actually get wet! Life is stressful and I’m always looking for a way to …
Review : Colin Steele Quartet -The Blue Nile – Jazz Interpretations Of The Blue Nile Songbook
Jazz Interpretations Of The Blue Nile Songbook Following on from their projects celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell and The Pearlfishers, the Colin Steele Quartet …
Pittenweem Arts Festival 2025: An Odyssey of Art
Pittenweem Arts Festival 2025: An Odyssey of Art Unfolds on Scotland’s East Coast 2nd -9th August This August, Scottish coastal arts celebration returns with …
Home grown strawberries
I didn’t originally plan to grow strawberries, but they insisted. When we moved into a house with a greenhouse, I had no experience in …
Balgove Larder launches a programme of gardening and floral workshops with Strathtyrum Walled Garden
Balgove Larder has launched a series of seasonal gardening and floral workshops with accompanying tours of the Walled Garden on the estate. The new tours …
Slomo launches a summer of Next Generation Wellbeing
Founders Rob and Josie da Bank bring their talent for festival programming to create a season of wellbeing at venues across the South Founders Rob …
Steve McQueen’s Grenfell film goes on tour
Steve McQueen’s Grenfell film starts nationwide tour Ironically timed with the announcement of the proposed demolition of the Grenfell tower, Steve McQueen’s film installation Grenfell …
Launch of Barra Distillers X ishga Self Care Set
Christmas sorted? Barra Distillers X ishga Self Care Set Last night saw us at the launch of Barra Distillers X ishga Self Care Set. This …
Enjoy a Lush x Shrek bathtub experience
Lush invites Shrek fans to ‘Book A Swamp’ bathtub at Edinburgh spa Lush has been a long favourite in this house, so whilst visiting Edinburgh …
Timorous Beasties open Edinburgh store
Timorous Beasties open new showroom The internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning studio Timorous Beasties are renowned for its iconic designs and global fan base, have launched …
Brightening up the home with Partridge Blooms
Partridge Blooms are new on the scene and have certainly caused a flurry of interest on Facebook. They create handcrafted, luxury artificial floral wreaths …
Review: The Gin Spa, Glasgow
A gin and tonic at The Gin Spa I’ve been a big fan of Cup and Gin71 for a while now and have wanted to …
Event: Doors Open Days
Scotland’s largest free festival celebrating heritage Fancy seeing inside Shearer Candles factory? Or how about noseying around the Sheriff Court? Well you can, and it’s …
Homestyling with Cork
Cork, it’s all a bit 70’s but never fear there are some pieces that don’t look so naff around just now. I’ve picked some pieces …
Everything you need to know about Mugstock festival
This Friday (28th July) sees the return of MugStock Festival. This is the first time that I’ll be visiting, though Mr Foodie was there for one day last year, so I’m …
Event: Charity Fashion Weekend Set For West End
SS17, prosecco and music in the name of charity at the Byres Road Fashion Showcase On Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd at 7:30 …
St Peters Seminary, Cardross – A second coming?
History The original St. Peter’s Seminary in Bearsden, Glasgow suffered a fire in 1946 and therefore a new home was needed for the seminary. However, discussions …
Product Review: Salter Marble Health Grill and Panini Maker
A healthier way to cook Gadgets, I love them. However, my kitchen top doesn’t have the space for them, so in order for a gadget …
Help raise money for HIT Scotland
Our lovely friend Stephanie at Tennents Training Academy is fundraising for HIT Scotland. Here is a piece about why she is walking the Great Wall …
Christmas Stocking Filler Ideas
Looking for something different for a stocking filler this year? Mr & Mrs Foodie have scoured the internet to pick some interesting things. 1.Pocket …
Lifestyle: Therapie Clinic, Glasgow
New Therapie Clinic opened last week in Glasgow and our wandering reporter Gary was there to pop and have a look. Therapie Clinic offer high-tech, …