Eat Out to Help Out – the best restaurants taking part in the government hospitality scheme August 1, 2020 There was a time when dropping most of your disposable income on avocado on toast made you an idiot who will never be able to afford a house. Now it makes you a hero who will save the economy. It’s so vital that you start eating at restaurants again that, as of Monday, the government [...]
Ardbeg team up with DJ BBQ to add smoke to the fire July 31, 2020 Oh boy, it’s a hot one this weekend. Temperatures are set to soar – and Brits are no doubt set to gather around barbecues up and down the country. Read more: Four unique tequilas to spice up your weekend But before you default to burgers and sausages, world-renowned Islay Distillery Ardbeg and chef DJ BBQ [...]
Black Tot Day: Rum to celebrate 50 years since Navy ended daily tot July 31, 2020 It seems hard to believe but July 31 marks fifty years since the last rum ration was served in the British Navy. “Black Tot Day” marks the anniversary of the last day sailors were issue with a daily rum ration – a tradition that began in the mid-17th century. And whilst rum was watered down [...]
Sky Arts to become free to air channel in bid to boost culture sector July 28, 2020 Sky Arts will become free to air for all viewers in September, as the broadcaster attempts to boost the sector in a “vital time for culture” during the pandemic. Britain’s only TV channel dedicated solely to arts and culture is currently only available to paying customers. However, it will become free to air for all [...]
Explore the West Coast of Scotland July 27, 2020 | Sponsored Family Fun – A Suggested Itinerary DAY ONE – ARRIVAL A warm welcome awaits you on the Ayrshire Coast at Turnberry. On arrival, your ‘Wee Explorers’ will be given their own bag of goodies to keep them entertained throughout their stay. Check in to a Family Room, which features an adjoining private bedroom with two [...]
Golf at Turnberry July 27, 2020 | Sponsored Trump Turnberry is a world-renowned bucket list golf destination. Home to the Ailsa course, host of four Open Championships, the resort consists of two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course. The legendary 7,489 yard, par-71 Ailsa course is known for its tough opening holes and is demanding for even the most skilled golfers. The course [...]
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Destination Ayrshire July 27, 2020 | Sponsored The Ayrshire region of Scotland sits on the southwest coast and enjoys considerably better weather than most of the country! This is also Robert Burns country – you can’t miss him and his influence when exploring the area. It is also home to some lovely beaches, fantastic castles, great food, stunning drives and much more! [...]
Mark Hix returns with a recipe for delicious home made pea soup July 25, 2020 Those of you who read this column regularly know that I love nothing more than growing my own veg, cooking it, and then banging on about the results in the pages of City PM Pretty soon I’ll be lusting over peas. Ideally I put them in a soup, but to be honest they’re so delicious [...]
Bespoke Aston Martin Vanquish 25 is a retro supercar dream July 25, 2020 Die Another Day certainly isn’t the best Bond film – and frankly, Pierce Brosnan isn’t the best Bond. But the Aston Martin Vanquish might be the coolest car modified by Q Branch. Having shaped the Vanquish two decades ago, Ian Callum has now modified one, too. The famous car designer’s new company – simply called [...]
