As Edinburgh's West End enjoys a fresh burst of energy from new openings, one restaurant continues to prove that quality, provenance and authenticity never go out of fashion. We return to Contini to discover why it remains one of the city's most enduring dining destinations. Sometimes you forget what's on your doorstep. With much recent attention focused on the east end of Princes Street, Edinburgh's West End can feel as though it has lost a little energy. Yet a series of new

Crafted in the heart of Speyside using hand-foraged Celtic botanicals and the world's only working Copper Berry Chamber, Caorunn Gin has become one of Scotland's most distinctive and celebrated premium gins. For a nation renowned for its whisky, Scotland has also become a powerhouse in the world of gin, and few brands capture the essence of the Highlands quite like Caorunn Gin. Crafted at Balmenach Distillery in Speyside, Caorunn has built a reputation for combining tradition

One invitation, three pasta dishes and a merch slogan that feels personally targeted. Bronwyn Ely discovers why The Carb Club's joyful, carb-fuelled street food pop-up instantly feels like finding her foodie soulmate. You know when you meet a person and instantly click? You laugh at the same jokes. You finish each other’s sentences. Well, have you ever had that with a restaurant? I have, as of last Thursday when I was invited to The Carb Club. When I received the invite, my a

Pho & Roll's Festival Pop-Up Becomes a Permanent Edinburgh Fixture

Ottolenghi Edinburgh hosted its exclusive preview at 92 George Street, ahead of its official public opening on Friday, 2 October 2026. The event saw a massive turnout of the capital's food elite and notable figures—including author Ian Rankin and broadcaster Kirsty Wark—descending on the newly renovated New Town premises. The atmosphere was electric as Ottolenghi and Skye-born Executive Head Chef Neil Campbell addressed the room from the venue's staircase. Ottolenghi spoke em

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has launched two limited-edition whiskies inspired by the autumn equinox, celebrating the changing seasons with contrasting light and dark drams and a programme of immersive whisky experiences in Edinburgh. The Whisky Equinox from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) takes its inspiration from the autumn equinox – the exact moment when day and night are equal in length (this year, at 1:06am on 23 September). To mark the occasion – the start of