Chef Dhaneshwar Prasad, of award-winning Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline has unveiled his latest menu, named ‘Chef Prasad’s Desi Eats’. The new, 10-course tasting menu features a range of his favourite dishes from his travels through 12 different regions of India. He said: “When I travel the streets of India, I’m looking for something different – something unique and authentic. It’s all about bringing colour, flavour and a culinary sensation to our customers.

Edinburgh networking group, Hug The Cactus, is launching its first networking event in Fife, on 11 March, from 10am-noon, at Abbot House, in Dunfermline. Hug The Cactus started up more than three years ago and is run by its founder, photographer, Susan Heaton. Two events are held in and around the Edinburgh area on a monthly basis, attracting entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners. Commenting on the expansion into Fife, Susan said: “Hug The Cactus has grown into

Sponsored If you’re considering a move beyond the capital, Edinburgh’s surrounding towns offer an appealing blend of space, value and quality of life – all within easy reach of the city centre. With many employers now asking staff to spend more time back in the office, commuting has once again become a key consideration when choosing where to live. At the same time, affordability remains front of mind. For many buyers, moving just outside the city boundary can mean signif

Creative agency, Story, has announced a change of leadership, as Sue Mullen steps back from her role as chair, after almost 24 years. Charlie Cutler takes over as managing director. Charlie has been Story’s digital director since 2015, when Story acquired digital company The Weather. Sue co-founded Story in 2002, since when it has gone on to deliver award-winning campaigns for UK and global clients across many sectors, including drinks, public sector and financial services.

Leith-based communications agency, Feel Good Comms, which launched in January, has announced its first hire. The firm has recruited account executive, Euan Hunter, who joins from whisky distillery, Ardbeg, where he worked in the global brand team, on new product launches, social-media campaigns, events and brand storytelling. Feel Good Comms has notched up a number of new-business wins over the last few months, across the hospitality, retail and tech sectors, including client

A major new partnership is set to bring one of Scotland’s contemporary folk festivals to the capital for the very first time. For one day only, on Saturday 20 June, the Royal Highland Show will partner with trad-music festival, The Reeling, at the Royal Highland Centre. The line-up for the event will include Dougie MacLean, Breabach, Dlù, Elephant Sessions, Kinnaris Q and Skippinish. Mark Currie, director at the Royal Highland Centre, said: “This is an exciting partnership op

Sponsored Edinburgh is many things, to many people – and here we share what Leah Bryce, of Leah Bryce Property Sourcing particularly loves about our capital city. What is your favourite part of Edinburgh? This is such a hard question because there are so many beautiful and interesting parts of the city. But if I had to choose just one, it would be Stockbridge. There’s something about its village ‘feel’ and the independent shops, restaurants and the wee boutiques make it spe

Standard Life plc (the Group), which focuses solely on retirement saving and income, has completed its name change from Phoenix Group Holdings plc. To mark this milestone, Standard Life has set a new target to help three million more customers over the next 10 years, to take action towards a better retirement. To meet this commitment, the Group will provide support and solutions designed to ensure that more people are on track to build sufficient pension savings and that mor

Scotland’s former national chef of the year has announced plans to open his first restaurant at an Aberdeenshire beauty spot this summer. Orry Shand is updating the former Falls of Feugh restaurant, near Banchory, which closed its doors at the end of 2025. A major half a million-pound interior makeover of the venue is now underway, which will create a venue with views towards the river and surrounding woodland. The development of the restaurant will create 10 local hospitali

Business confidence in Scotland rose four points during February to 41 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. The Business Barometer, which has been running since 2002, provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide. Looking ahead to the next six months, Scottish businesses identified their top target areas for growth as introducing new technology, such as AI, automation or digitalisation (51 per cent), i

A new, all-day restaurant is due to open in St Andrews this spring, when Clarets takes up residence in The R&A World Golf Museum, overlooking the world-famous Old Course. Clarets, part of the The Rocca Group, will seat 50 diners, offering a breakfast and lunch menu initially, to be followed with a dinner service at a later stage. Morning and daytime dishes will include classics such as avocado on sourdough, a full Scottish breakfast, eggs Benedict and haggis toasties. Stefano

Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership (WACL) has announced the expansion of its mission to accelerate gender equality in the advertising and communications industry, with a new nations and regions initiative, covering Scotland and the north of England. The initiative will be co-chaired by WACL member, Juliet Simpson, chief executive of Stripe Communications, which has offices in London and Manchester, as well as in Edinburgh. WACL, a network of over 350 senior w

Stockbridge bakery, Lannan, is hosting a pop-up by baker, food writer and winner of the first series of The Great British Bake Off , Edd Kimber. The pop-up, on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 March, coincides with the release of Edd’s book, Chocolate Baking . Bakes from the book will be available, including chocolate and whipped-caramel cake; chocolate and absinthe canelé; and sour-cherry custard buns with cocoa streusel. The bakes will be available from 9am until sell-out,

A £170,000 refurbishment is underway, set to revitalise the closest pub to Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament. Kilderkin on Canongate will be renamed The Parliament Arms to reflect its location and will be transformed into a top-quality pub celebrating Scottish hospitality, cuisine and spirits. The Parliament Arms is scheduled to open by mid-March, creating 20 new jobs. The overhaul is being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs – which is headquartered in Edinbu

Dales Marine Services, a specialist in dry dock and ship repair, fabrication and conversion, has appointed Stuart McLeod as director of operations, strengthening its leadership team, as the company advances its long-term growth and operational strategy. Stuart will have oversight of operations across all the company’s sites, leading Dales Marine’s day-to-day performance and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality ship repair and maintenance services to clients across

Sometimes you just can’t get far enough away from the hustle and bustle of city life. That’s when you might jump on a plane and head for a different country. But if you’d rather find your respite closer to home, you could head for Skye. The island has plenty of beauty to offer, whether you prefer dramatic sights or a gentler, peaceful backdrop in your quest to forget about work and unwind. If tranquility is top of your list, Coruisk House could be the ideal base for your Sk

Mitchells & Butlers, advised by Savills, has completed an off-market acquisition of the Charwood Bar and Grill on Buckstone Terrace, from a private seller. The 6,000 square-foot site will reopen later this year as a Miller & Carter Steakhouse, following a £2m refurbishment. John Menzies, director in the retail team at Savills Scotland, said: “This will be the third Miller & Carter in Edinburgh. Its location to the south of the city, close to the Edinburgh bypass, will complem

Royal London has announced a new partnership with charity, Groundwork, with an £800,000 commitment to support urban, nature-recovery initiatives throughout the UK and Ireland. In its first year, the work of the partnership will focus on creating, enhancing and stewarding local nature sites. The funding from Royal London will be directed towards a variety of initiatives aimed at improving, protecting and restoring green spaces, as well as boosting biodiversity in urban setting

Sponsored A certain film is known for popularising the sales strategy of “always be closing”, but is this approach relevant today? Buyer-behaviour specialist, Gerry Forristal, believes that there are better ways to get a customer to say yes in 2026. Here’s what he shared with us: “The strategy of "always be closing" became embedded in sales culture and training programmes as a result of the 1992 film Glengarry Glen Ross . But while the phrase has since fallen out of favour,

A new study reveals that more than half (55 per cent) of the UK population have no investments and that a third (33 per cent) of those who do not invest say it’s because they don’t know enough about investing. The research, by Aviva, shows that 39 per cent are put off by thinking investing is too risky and they worry that they’ll lose money, compared to leaving it in a current or savings account. Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) lack confidence to begin investing and say they d