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HHello and welcome to the final edition of the NE magazine for 2024.
As we move towards the festive period this magazine reflects what’s going on in and around the Stockbridge area. With many fantastic local events including the fantastic Botanic lights, both of which feature in the magazine and the Stockbridge Santa parade there should be plenty to keep you occupied. We’re also featuring many shops offering fantastic festive products.
The NE magazine welcomes any local news, information or community events which we’ll include free of charge and you can contact us at the email address below.
Finally we would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year and don’t forget to shop local wherever possible.
See us online at:
Facebook Discover Stockbridge, website www.discoverstockbridge.co.uk and also in print on the Discover Stockbridge map.
Christmas Eve 11am-8pm
Christmas Eve 11am-9pm
Christmas Day 12-2pm; Boxing Day 3-11pm
Christmas Day 12-2pm; Boxing Day 4-10pm
Tuesday 27 December 11am-10pm
Tuesday 27 December 4-10pm
Hogmanay 11am-1am; 1 January 5-11pm
Hogmanay 11am-1am; 1 January 4-10pm
Tuesday 3 January 11am-11pm
One of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets. Winner of CAMRA Quality Award 2022 for City of Edinburgh & South East Scotland.
One of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets. Winner of CAMRA Quality Award 2022 for City of Edinburgh & South East Scotland.
Perfect for a festive drink!
Perfect for a festive drink!
Featured in 12 Pubs of Scotland calendar 2022 from The Paper Inn. You can enjoy our large whisky and gin selection, rotating cask ales and our cosy open fire over the winter.
Featured in 12 Pubs of Scotland calendar 2024 from The Paper Inn. You can enjoy our large whisky and gin selection, rotating cask ales and our cosy open fire over the winter.
Christmas at the Botanics 2024 set to sparkle with new installations.
With only 84 sleeps until festive fanatics can embark on this year’s Christmas at the Botanics trail, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is preparing to immerse visitors in a glittering winter spectacle.
Running from 21 November to 30 December, the outdoor trail will once again transform the Garden with an array of new and fantastical installations that have been custom-designed especially for the Botanics by a selection of international and UK-based artists.
The latest new installations confirmed for the trail include:
• Candles will drift over visitors as they flicker and cast their undulating light to create a warm and festive atmosphere. This installation will transport Potterheads to the world of witchcraft and wizardry as it evokes the magic of Hogwarts’ Great Hall. Designed by Pitaya, a French creative studio.
• One Small Thing projects a combination of wildlife imagery and winter foliage with impactful environmental messaging onto a pathway for visitors to interact with as they walk past. This innovative installation will incorporate the Garden’s mission to protect the planet’s biodiversity by encouraging visitors to do one small thing and make space for nature. Created by Novak.
• Firework Trees will shower shoots of light through tree branches, bringing them to life with vibrant bursts of colour that bounce from branch to branch. Created by Ithaca Studio.
All the new and returning installations along the one-mile illuminated trail are low in energy and have been selected to complement the Botanics’ environment.
Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Simon Milne said: “I’m looking forward to seeing the new installations on the trail, which is promising to be innovative, imaginative and entertaining. Visiting the Garden after dark is a special experience and Christmas at the Botanics offers the chance for visitors to see our botanical collection of plants from a very different perspective.
“The trail brings significant benefits to us. We are a Scottish charity, and ticket sales from Christmas at the Botanics help to fund our international plant research, conservation work and education programmes. So please come along to the trail, bring your friends and family, have some festive fun and help to support our vital work.”
Tickets for this year’s show are on sale now. Visitors are encouraged to book in advance to guarantee their preferred timeslot. For further ticket information, pricing, and timings, please go to bit.ly/botanics-2024.
Christmas at the Botanics is one of 14 illuminated trails staged across the UK by leading events promoter RG Live, a division
of Sony Music. Christmas at the Botanics is presented in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and creative producer Culture Creative.
For more details visit www.rbge.org.uk/ christmas and follow @mychristmastrails on Facebook and Instagram.
The Orchard Bar Informal and friendly...
The Orchard Bar is an informal friendly traditional pub in Canonmills Edinburgh, near the Botanical Gardens East Gate.
We offer a wide selection of wines, beers, gins and whisky. Our menu is varied and changes seasonally, all food is freshly made to order. Known for our Haggis fritters, Legendary Steak pie, Fish and Chips as well as our homemade selection of desserts - plus our children’s Menu for our younger guests.
“They take a lot of care to cater for all tastes; Tennents traditionalists aren’t forgotten but cask enthusiasts and higher-end beer fans will also find something to tempt them. The wine, gin and whisky lists are generous, as are the portions. There was a time when pub, purée and jus were not words you’d expect to find in the same sentence, but the kitchen team enjoy unleashing their finer skills on daily and seasonal specials.”
Why wait? Pop in today!
At the Orchard bar we pride ourselves on serving delicious home-made meals!
Situated just a two minute walk from the East gate at the Botanic gardens, we are ideally suited to provide a hearty meal for a spring walk around the gardens. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
the Orchard bar | 1-2 Howard Place, Edinburgh EH3 5JZ Tel: 0131 550 0850 | www.theorchardbar.co.uk | info@theorchardbar.co.uk
The Orchard Bar is situated in Canonmills only a few minutes walk from the Botanic Gardens.
With a regularly changing and varied menu using locally sourced seasonal produce the orchard provides excellent classic meals with a modern touch. Whether it is one of our pub favourites such as Haddock & Chips or our legendary Steak Pies and Burgers to the more refined Fillet of Cod or Lamb rump dishes there is something for every palate. The Orchard also has vegetarian and vegan options as well as a gluten free and children`s menu available.
Please ask us if you need to see our gluten free menu or have any dietary requirements.
We have a wide range of drinks here at the Orchard. Beers, Wines, Gins, Whiskies, Rums, soft drinks and hot drinks. We have Ales like Deuchars on the pumps plus guest ales that change regularly. We also have a selection of single cask whiskies supplied by Cadenheads which are independently bottled in Campbeltown, for that extra special treat. Why not try our Highland Park 30 year old cask strength whisky for example or our 8 year old Springbank Sherry cask.
Cadenheads also supply us with our unique cask strength sipping rums. From the FourSquare distillery in Barbados we have an 11 year old and a 12 year old to try, and rums from Belize, Jamaica and Trinidad. Plus old favourites like Havana club from Cuba to Diplomatico from Venezuela.
This Christmas, Discover an Epic Fantasy Adventure with Gharantia’s Guardian by
L.M.
Douglas
Gharantia’s Guardian, the first book in L.M. Douglas’s immersive fantasy series, is perfect for fans who crave intricate characters, political intrigue, sword and sorcery, looming darkness, and fantastical creatures. Step into an epic story where alliances are tested, loyalties waver, and destinies collide.
“I highly recommend this novel. One of my favourites of the year!”
“Intrigue, treachery, magic, and epic fantasy await in this brilliant debut novel. It will leave you wanting more from this author! Looking forward to reading the next book in this series!”
“Absorbing, fun, imaginative read! Such a great fantasy.”
“A solid debut full of political intrigue, serpentine shenanigans and the whispers of a more epic story to come.”
About the Author:
L.M. Douglas is a Scottish author based in Edinburgh. Her love for writing began in childhood, but adulting got in the way of her passion until she found the time and inspiration to bring her own magical world to life during the COVID-19 lockdowns. She balances her time between managing a busy pub with her husband, taking care of her teenage son, and crafting her intricate tales.
Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with Gharantia’s Guardian—a book to lose yourself in and one that fantasy lovers won’t want to put down.
To L M Douglas’s website:
Available on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited –Links: Book 1 - https://mybook.to/XEw2Psj Book 2 https://mybook.to/YSBBlw
NEW PAINTINGS BY TOMMY FITCHET
Winter 2024-2025
I have new work just framed up and photographed for the Saorsa Art Gallery. A studio shelf wall of smaller paintings. Limited edition, signed prints are also available of some of my work on canvas.
The gallery is open 12-4pm, Thursday to Sunday.
Everyone welcome and hope to see you at the gallery. Pop in and see what I have been working on.
All my best, Tommy Saorsa Art Gallery 8 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh 07887744361
Landscape paintings on glass, canvas, wooden panel and archival paper.
‘Moonlight Bay’ mixed media on canvas 90x90cm
Colourful landscape paintings inspired by the landscape and seascapes of Scotland ‘Red Sky @ Night’ mixed media on glass 100x100cm
‘Silence of Light’ mixed media on canvas.
Kay’s Bar have limited edition prints, postcards, polo shirts and caps for sale and available from the pub. Conact Kay’s bar direct on 0131 225 1858 or email simonkaysbar@gmail.com
Kay’s Bar have prints and watercolours for sale in the bar.
EDINBURGH DRAWING SCHOOL
Spring Term I 2025 January to March
Please see all our Adults, Teens and Children’s Courses below!
• History of Art Lecture series Fridays 6-7.30pm
• History of Art Materials Lecture Series Wednesdays 6-7.30pm
• Teens Procreate Figure Sketching
• Children’s Anime Classes
• Pop up Books with Holly Summerson
• Professional Wet & Dry Skills with Nitram Charcoal Ambassador, Zuzanna Salamon
• Children’s and Adults Impressionist landscape painting with Iris Rimmaudo
• Exploring Drawing Materials with Meg Buick
• Animal Painting with wildlife artist Clare Brownlow
• Still Life and Portrait master studies with Alicia Coombs and much more .....
The Edinburgh Drawing School, 13A Great King Street, Edinburgh, 0131 556 0971
George Bower Butcher Venison and Game Dealer
Name Collection Date
Tel No.
Invoice No.
Wed 21 Dec, Thurs 22 Dec (both 9am to 5pm) £30 non-refundable deposit o and Sat 24 Dec (all 9am to 3pm)
Sorry due to issues this is all that is available to pre order. We recommend buying early to freeze if possible. There will still be lots of products avalable instore sorry for any inconvenience caused.
BRONZE TURKEY
Weight Serves
5kg 4 to 8
6kg 8 to 10
7kg 10 to 12
8kg 12 to 18
STUFFING
Pork
Pork & Apple
Sage & Oinion
Chestnut
BACON/GAMMON
Smoked Back
Unsmoked Back
Smoked Streaky
£17.50/kg
£11.00/kg
Boneless Smoked Gammon
Boneless Unsmoked Gammon
B-in Smoked Gammon (Min 3kg)
B-in Unsmoked Gammon (Min 3kg)
BEEF
Cote Du boeuf
Chateaubriand
Rump
Fillet
Ribeye
Sirloin
Rib Roast
Sirloin B-in
Roast
BONELESS TURKEY
Weight Serves
2kg 2 to 4
3kg 6 to 18
4kg 8 to 10
5kg 10 to 12
6kg 12 to 16
SAUSAGES
Chipolata Pork
£17.50/kg
GOOSE
Weight Serves £80.00 each
5kg 4 to 6
GOOSE (Frozen)
Weight Serves £50.00 each 4kg 2 to 5
DUCK (Farmed)
Weight
Weight/kg
Price/kg Weight
£14.00
£14.00
£14.00
£12.00
£12.00
£9.50
£9.50
LAMB
rolled shoulder
leg bone in rack trimmed
Weight/kg
Weight Serves £16.00 each 2.4kg 4 to 6
CHICKEN (Free Range)
Weight Serves £10.00/kg
2kg
3kg 4kg 5kg
VENISON
Weight haunch fillet
BRITISH RARE BREED PORK
Weight
rolled leg
rolled shoulder loin
bone in
DELIVERY ADDRESS 23 Dec only (in town £5.00 / out of town £10.00)
Postcode
Conjure up the perfect Christmas mulled wine!
Mulled Wine is a classic festive holiday drink which you can easily make yourself in under 30 minutes using classic spices.
This delicious drink is made by briefly simmering red wine with warming spices, orange slices, brandy and honey until the flavours have melted. The drink originally dates back to Roman times, when it was consumed to keep warm during winter.
To make your mulled Wine you will need the following ingredients:
• One 750 ml bottle of red wine
• One Orange, sliced into rounds and more for serving Six whole Cloves
• Three 3 inch sticks of cinnamon, plus more for serving Three Star Anise pods
• 1/2 cup of Brandy
• 1/4 cup of Honey
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring wine, cloves, oranges, cinnamon, star anise, brandy and honey to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly reduced for about 10 minutes.
Divide mulled Wine among cups or mufs. Garnish with more orange slices and cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!
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Enjoy a walk in 70 acres of beautiful landscape at one of the world’s leading botanic gardens and home to over 13,500 plant species. Free entry. rbge.org.uk
We are now offering a ‘do it yourself’ dog washing facility
The service includes a secure bathing area, shampoo, towels & dryer – no appointment necessary (can accommodate dogs up to 60kg)
Small/medium (up to 25kg) – £15 for first hour (£5 per hour for addtional time) Large (from 26kg) – £20 for first hour (£10 per hour for addtional time)
Established in 1989 is a small local business which over the years has steadily built up a solid first class reputation based upon reliability, attention to detail and a speedy, friendly service.
The company offers a wide range of services to private and business customers, large and small.
Services offerred include:
• Stair cleans
• Oven cleans
• End of tenancy cleans
• Builders cleans
• Service cleans, including weekly cleans (changing of bedlinen etc).
Contact 07900 966522 or 0132 538 5606 diamondcleanedinburgh@gmail.com
USEFUL NUMBERS
Council
City of Edinburgh
Council 0131 200 2000
Cleansing & Uplifts
0131 529 3030
Stair Lighting
0131 529 5757
Pest Control
0131 529 3030
Wheelie Bins
0131 529 3030
Granton Library 0131 529 5630
Utilities
Electricity 0845 272 7999
Gas (emergency) 0800 111 999
Scottish Water 0845 600 8855
Crime
Police
0131 311 3131
Crimestoppers
0800 555 111
Citizens Advice 0131 332 9434
Hospitals
Western General Hospitals 0131 537 1000
Royal Victoria 0131 537 5000
New Royal Infirmary 0131 537 1000
Sick Kids 0131 537 0000
Transport
Lothian Bus Enquiries 0131 555 6363
Edinburgh Airport 0870 040 0007
NE magazine is a free bi Monthly magazine. It is full of local information, events and lifestyle features. The advertisers are all local and need your support, if you use any of the advertisers please mention that you found them in the NE Homes magazine. The magazine is distributed and hand delivered to 5000 homes throughout the Stockbridge area.
Disclaimer
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on the condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Discover Stockbridge Magazine does not endorse any advertising material included in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without the publishers consent.
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