YOUR HANDY GUIDE TO FESTIVAL SEASON IN EDINBURGH 08 JULY 2019You’d be forgiven for thinking that summer in Edinburgh is all about The Fringe Festival. However, to visit purely for the Fringe would be to miss out on a whole wealth of culture, art and literature. See below for your guide to ‘festival season’ in Edinburgh, including some top tips on where to find the best street performances...

We are delighted to recieve such a glowing review from the award winning travel people at The TelegraphRead the full review here...

Scotland – a place of craggy mountains, caerulean lochs and shadowy forests.  Some places are so theatrically attractive they spiritually move us, by evoking a sense of wild loneliness and tongue-tied wonder. The bleak mid-winter only compliments them; with ethereal light and white horizons.  Visiting Scotland in winter will give you an unrivalled atmospheric experience like no other. ...

The Glorious Twelfth (aka 12th August) marks the start of the grouse shooting season - it is illegal to shoot a grouse before this date. We're celebrating with a traditional dish to showcase the rich, dark meat of this beautiful bird. New season young grouse, savoury bread and butter pudding, bramble sauce, game chips, watercress. We think the Lagavulin 1999 Distillers Edition single malt from...

Its festival time! Here’s our top tips on what to do if you’re visiting Edinburgh this August…Enjoy a show at the Fringe The Fringe began in 1947 when eight groups arrived in Edinburgh hoping to perform at the newly formed Edinburgh International Festival but were refused entry. Rather than being discouraged from performing, they went ahead and performed on the fringe of the Festival anyway ...

Jonathan Trew from 5pm went behind the scenes to find out how Head Chef, Douglas Roberts, and his team keep the magic strong at the Witcheryby the Castle and what makes it such a special place to dine.  Read more about the Witchery, what inspires Douglas and his thoughts on the Edinburgh dining scene....

Ruth Broers of 5pm popped in to the Witchery to catch up with our fantastic Executive Chef, Douglas Roberts, and learn how to make one of his favourite duck dishes. ...

Looking for somewhere different to dine out? From dinner by the light of the full moon to lunch in a library, The Scotsman has suggests some of the more interesting places to eat in Edinburgh....

We're delighted to have been nominated for Scottish luxury lifestyle magaine's yearly fodo and drink awards.Under "Best restaurant for a special occasion" category we have some stiff competition so if you're a Witchery believer please vote for us here.http://www.ionmagazine.co.uk/i-on-food-drink-reader-awards-2016...

For a truly magical Christmas celebration there is nowhere better than the Witchery.  We are delighted to launch our Festive brochure for 2016 and look forward to welcoming you this December for a truly memorable Christmas 2016.Click here to view our delicious 3 course festive menu and for more information on planning your Christmas celebrations....