Following the sold-out success of the inaugural Non-Conformist Conference in Edinburgh last year, ZAG returns on February 8th, 2024. Centred on a theme of “Generosity in a time of greed,” the dynamic and thought-provoking session will feature speakers who’ve selflessly taken action to make a better world.
Panellists include Ewan Aitken (CEO, homelessness support charity Cyrenians), John Dower (Founder, Heirs of Slavery), Kirsty McIntosh (Head of Partnerships, Scottish Tech Army), and Hanna Crawford (Founder and Coach, Thistle and Rose Arts).
Michael Hart, Creative Director for The Union and ZAG founder, said: “From social media to unethical politics, ZAG explores whether our values are eroding, or if our faith in humanity remains as strong as ever.
“Thanks to our stellar line-up of speakers, this year’s ZAG conference will weave a narrative of generosity and resilience against the odds, providing a platform for stories and discussion that we hope will inspire positive change.”
Hosted by The Union, this is a free event with limited tickets available. Learn more and register interest: www.union.co.uk/zag-conference-2024
EVENT LISTING DETAIL:
What: ZAG The Non-Conformist Conference: Generosity in a time of greed
When: Thursday 8th February 2024, 4pm – 8pm.
Where: Union House, 18 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5NS
Free to attend, but tickets are limited, register interest: www.union.co.uk/zag-conference-2024
Short event summary:
ZAG returns on February 8th, 2024, after the success of last year’s Non-Conformist Conference. Themed “Generosity in a time of greed,” the event features dynamic speakers addressing selflessness amid spiralling societal challenges. Hosted by The Union, this free but limited-ticket event promises inspiration and lively discussions.
Learn more about ZAG: the Non-Conformist Conference and register interest at www.union.co.uk/zag-conference-2024
nference 2024: A Non-conformist gathering for a more generous tomorrow
A major survey conducted by law firm Shoosmiths has revealed that litigation cases are on the rise, with over 25% of in-house legal teams expecting that they will be dealing with claims in Scotland in 2024.
The major trends report, that surveyed the views of 360 general counsel / senior-in-house lawyers working within businesses with a £100m+ turnover (including technology, telecoms, automotive, and financial services firms), revealed:
- 28% of the 360 respondents had been required to deal with litigation in Scotland over the past year.
- 17% of the respondents expect to be engaged in disputes in Scotland over the next three years.
- Board and GCs (general counsel) are not fully aligned on risk. UK-wide, only 13% of (GC / senior in-house lawyer) respondents felt that they aligned extremely well.
- GCs and boards also disagree on the significance of data breaches. 38% of GCs surveyed stated that data breach follow-on litigation is a top concern for their board. The majority of GCs and legal teams regarded this issue as less of a worry for the business.
- Over three quarters of respondents expect to increase headcount and 82% expect to increase spending on dispute resolution over the next three years.
These are just some of the key findings from Shoosmiths ‘Litigation risk 2024’ report conducted using a phone-to-web methodology that canvassed the opinion of 360 GC / in-house lawyer respondents during July and August 2023.
The report also revealed that respondents conducted 62% of their litigation cases in the England & Wales legal jurisdiction last year, with these same respondents expecting that 41% of their cases will be conducted down south in 2024.
Commenting on the significance of the report, Andrew Foyle, a solicitor advocate and joint head of litigation at Shoosmiths in Scotland, said: “The trends report clearly underlines that both in Scotland and UK-wide, litigation cases are on the rise. Notably, there is an expectation among major businesses in key sectors that they will see more head count and spend on dispute resolution over the next three years.
“This is highly significant for all involved in Scotland’s dispute resolution sector. Equally, the report has shone a light on the fact more work needs to be done by many major businesses to identify future areas of risk. According to our findings, 50% of those surveyed don’t undertake horizon scanning and 64% fail to undertake trend analysis in their sector.”
Among other key findings, feedback from GCs and senior in-house lawyers suggested there is a disjointed approach to mitigating litigation risk, specifically in terms of internal training, litigation preparedness reviews and contract audits.
The report is available to download from the Shoosmiths website here: Litigation risk 2024 report (shoosmiths.com)
Leading Scottish property portal ESPC has announced a free Buy-To-Let event on Thursday 8 February, targeted at aspiring property investors and landlords.
The event will be held at ESPC’s Property Information Centre on Edinburgh’s George Street from 6-8pm on 8 February and will allow those thinking about beginning a property portfolio to have their most pressing questions answered by a panel of property, tax and conveyancing experts.
Free to attend, the event will offer information on the status of Edinburgh’s private rental sector, as well as a Q&A session with the expert panel. This will be followed by the option of one-to-one sessions with the experts, allowing attendees to receive tailored advice to their queries and quandaries about Edinburgh’s rental market and becoming a landlord.
Experts in attendance will include Head of ESPC Lettings Nicky Lloyd, who’ll give an overview of the current rental market, and ESPC Mortgages advisor Shirley Mushet, alongside property and conveyancing experts Gavin Pearson of Mov8, and Kara Marriot and Robert Andrews from Neilsons.
Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, said: “Edinburgh’s rental market is renowned as one of the most in-demand in the whole of the UK, and the city is currently in need of quality rental properties to satisfy the huge number of prospective tenants searching for a home. With so much demand in the market, the opportunity is great for those considering a buy-to-let investment, but we understand that there can be many questions concerning becoming a landlord, and how to go about it correctly. Our upcoming event is a rare chance to access free sessions with a broad array of property experts, and have your most pressing questions answered about what it takes to make a success of property investment.”
Limited spaces are available for the event, so those interested in attending should RSVP at espc.com/events.
Confirm your attendance at ESPC’s Buy to Let event on 8 February here: https://espc.com/services/events/event/property-investment-event
What is the Export Support Grant?
The Export Support Grant can provide the funding you need to design and develop new products and services to meet the needs of new or existing international markets.
Here are a few ways Export Support Grant can help you succeed faster.
Discover
Research international market opportunities, customers and routes to market. Access specialist international market knowledge and guidance.
Design
Make updates to your products and packaging to suit your target market. Incorporate translation and local market requirements into your product.
Develop
Manufacture prototypes for testing in market. Implement regularly requirements and carry out in market testing. Protect your Intellectual Property overseas. Make a visit to the local market for customer feedback and development.
Deploy
Market launch of your product/service and local launch promotion.
How do I make an application?
Preparing to Apply
The first step is check you meet the minimum criteria to apply.
- Based in City of Edinburgh Council area
- Are an SME
- Looking to export for the first time or to a new territory
Once you’ve checked, you can speak to your Business Gateway Adviser and request an application form.
A blank application form will be sent out to you to complete.
How much support can I get?
If successful, you will be awarded a grant for 70% of the total project costs, up to a maximum grant of
£2,000.
What activities can I do?
Any design or development work related to launching new products or services for international markets, such as research, scoping, brand and packaging design work, prototyping, planning and work related to launching something new into the market. With digital services and products, we can help with wireframing, minimum viable product/service creation, user experience and customer journey planning.
What activities can’t I do?
General business activities won’t be supported. We can’t cover the cost of building a website for you to sell products. Other ineligible activities could include printing of marketing materials, capital expenditure (such as buying machinery) and the costs of manufacturing or purchasing stock. We also can’t cover any salary costs or internal costs.
Are VAT costs covered?
The grant will only cover non-VAT costs. When completing the application form, please exclude VAT from any costs.
My company is not VAT registered. Can I still apply?
Non-VAT registered businesses can only apply by exception if approval is provided by a Business Gateway Adviser. Please note, that whilst you can be approved to apply for the grant, any VAT costs need to be covered by the company and cannot be included in your grant application.
Can I apply for funding for work that has started?
The grant can only be used to cover activities which are yet to begin. Therefore, it is not possible to include activities in the application form that have already started.
What information should my suppliers me to submit with my application?
We will review your application form alongside quotations or a development proposal from the supplier(s). If the appraisers need any further information, they will contact you. Please make sure you include a detailed quote or proposal from the suppliers you plan to work with. We can’t progress without this. Please make sure your suppliers provide you with a quotation and not an invoice.
Can suppliers be sole traders?
Yes, this is possible if they are registered sole traders. A UTR number may be required.
Can my suppliers be overseas?
Yes, this isn’t a problem. We encourage applicants to source their suppliers from within the UK. However, if there are no available suppliers within the UK, you may look further afield for specialist skills and expertise.
This project is funded through The UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Export Support Grant Review Process
Submit application and project quotations to bglothian@bgateway.com
Application reviewed within 2 weeks. You will receive decision by email.
Once the funding agreement is signed and returned you can commit spend on the project
You claim your grant contribution upon project completion and submission of claim form and evidence of spend.
Managing Your Project
What happens if my application is approved?
You will receive an email which outlines eligible project costs and the amount of grant funding approved for each cost. Please note that City of Edinburgh Council will only fund the agreed eligible activities.
Successful applicants will receive a funding agreement by email which must be signed and returned. The contract details the value of the grant award and sets out the terms and conditions of the grant. Please note City of Edinburgh Council require you to sign and return your contract before any work on the project can begin.
You will receive a funding agreement by email. Once this is printed, signed and returned you can commit spend on the project
Upon completion of the project, complete claim documents and obtain necessary proof for claim eg bank statements, invoices, receipts
Send all claims paperwork to bglothian@bgateway.com
Once approved, a Purchase Order number will be supplied for you to invoice us for the agreed funds. Once an invoice is received payment will be made within 30 days of receipt
What happens if a supplier lets me down or things change?
If you are having issues with a supplier, please let us know sooner rather than later. If you decide to change supplier, please let us know the details of the change and a quotation/proposal from the new supplier. You will then be sent a letter confirming the change to supplier, if your change is approved. We understand that innovation projects are often complicated. If the scope of your project changes, please let us know as soon as possible.
Will I still be awarded my original grant amount if the total project cost is less than expected?
If the total cost of the project was less than expected, the grant amount will decrease to 70% of the actual final project cost. Alternatively, if the total project cost is more than expected, the grant value is limited to the grant amount originally offered in the contract. The maximum amount a company can receive in grant funding for a Export Support Grant project is capped at £2,000.
Making Your Claim at The End of The Project
Is it possible to split my grant claim over more than one payment to manage cashflow?
Export Support Grant is a single claim grant and companies are eligible to make one claim for their funding once they have finished their project.
How long do I have to finish my project?
We ask that the project is completed and claimed within 3 months of grant approval. Please contact us to request an extension if the project is delayed.
When does my grant get paid?
Your grant will be paid out if you successfully complete the project and submit your claim to us before the contract end date.
Do I have to pay my suppliers before I claim?
Yes, please ensure you have enough cash flow in place to pay for your project in its entirety. You will then be reimbursed with your grant on successful completion of project, when all suppliers have been paid, the work has been completed and you have submitted a claim to City of Edinburgh Council.
The firm’s Corporate and M&A team has facilitated the formation of a long-term partnership to boost investment in the UK solar market
Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised Bluefield Solar Income Fund (“Bluefield Solar”), the London listed income fund focused primarily on acquiring and managing UK solar energy assets, on its new long-term strategic partnership with UK-based infrastructure fund GLIL Infrastructure via a newly formed joint venture.
The partnership will evolve through three distinct phases:
- Phase one, which is already underway, sees both parties acquire a portfolio of 58 operational assets with Bluefield Solar and GLIL investing £20 million and £200 million respectively into a 247MW UK-based solar portfolio from Lightsource bp. The transaction requires approval under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 and is expected to complete in early 2024. This represents the partnership’s first acquisition, with Burges Salmon’s Energy Transition team, led by corporate partner Jonathan Eves and senior associate Bethan Penrhyn-Jones, also acting on the deal.
- In the second phase, the partnership has provisionally agreed to acquire a 50% stake in a separate portfolio of more than 100MW of operational UK solar energy assets currently owned by Bluefield Solar. The deal is expected to complete in the first half of 2024.
- In phase three, GLIL and Bluefield Solar have provisionally agreed to fund a selection of Bluefield Solar’s development pipeline, the identified assets are expected to be grid-connected over the next two to three years.
The Burges Salmon team advising Bluefield Solar on its partnership arrangements with GLIL was led by Edinburgh-based partner Malcolm Donald and associate Ellie Shanahan.
Malcolm comments: “Following the call at COP28 for solar capacity to triple by 2030, it’s really encouraging to see a partnership such as this one come to fruition, pooling resources to invest in existing assets and develop new projects across the UK. It has been a pleasure working with Bluefield Solar on this exciting new stage in its development, and to have been involved in the establishment of the new partnership.”
Neil Wood, Partner at Bluefield Partners adds: “GLIL is the ideal partner for a company like ours and leverages our multi-decade view of solar asset management. Burges Salmon’s knowledge and experience in establishing partnerships for solar energy acquisitions and investments was vital and we’re grateful for the team’s excellent guidance throughout this project.”
Kirk Dailly has been appointed as Head of the Business Services Group at Blackadders LLP.
As a partner at the firm and the existing head of Blackadders’ Corporate and Commercial team, Kirk has extensive experience in the sector. He takes over from Campbell Clark, who continues as a Partner and a senior member of the Blackadders’ Corporate and Commercial team.
Kirk, a key lawyer in the Legal 500, is Signet Accredited in Corporate Law and Certified by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Data Protection. His expertise is in tech, video games, healthcare and life sciences.
Blackadders’ Joint Managing Partner Emma Gray said: “We’re delighted that Kirk Dailly will take on this position. He will work with the Leadership Team in driving our strategic goals and the continuing transformation of the firm.
“Kirk has broad experience as Head of Corporate and Commercial and from his 18 years with Blackadders. There’s a wealth of talent within Blackadders and we’re genuinely excited about the plans for 2024.”
Initially, Kirk will focus on opportunities to expand Blackadders’ Business Services Group, recruiting for Corporate & Commercial colleagues and Partners to join in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The firm currently has 16 Partners in the Business Services Group.
Kirk said: “I’m very much looking forward to the opportunity of heading up our Business Services Group.
“We’ve fantastic, forward-thinking people in our teams – the Legal 500 noted that they are ‘energetic, interested, highly knowledgeable and dedicated’, and ‘genuinely passionate and interested in helping your business, which comes across in spades’.
“At the moment, we’re hiring for roles in the central belt and north-east to grow the team, adding to our existing services for business. We also have innovative offerings in the pipeline, including AI and data training which we’re starting shortly. There are a number of really interesting developments planned in the next few months and I’m excited to lead these.”
Recognised as one of Scotland’s leading lawyers in tech and video games, Kirk specialises in M&A, investment rounds, commercial contracts, IP and data privacy. His clients include start-ups, established SMEs, multinationals and some of the country’s leading entrepreneurs.
Kirk is passionate about the adoption of legal tech and other innovations to enhance client experience and service delivery.
The Corporate & Commercial Team at Blackadders operates across all of the firm’s offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen. With a working knowledge of the sectors essential to the UK economy, the Team specialises in supporting clients operating in Scotland and beyond. From Technology, Video Games and Life Sciences to Agriculture, Retail, Energy, Healthcare and Advanced Manufacturing, the Team supports businesses of all shapes and sizes, advising SMEs, multinationals, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
The Blackadders’ board has introduced a 5 by 25 Strategy to ensure the firm is as well placed as it can be to benefit from any sustained upturn in the economy. The five initiatives the firm is aiming to achieve by the end of the 2025/26 financial year are:
- Increase turnover to £25 million
- Achieve a profit margin of 35%
- Be regarded as an employer of choice in the industry
- Act as a destination lawyer for clients
- Secure Blackadders’ position as a top five Scottish law firm.
If you’re planning to buy, sell, let or rent a home in 2024, leading Scottish property portal ESPC has just what you need, with the news that its innovative broadcast event ESPC Live will be returning to your screens on 31 January 2024 from 7pm.
Following on from the launch of ESPC Live last January and the subsequent summer event in July, the event has been brought back for 2024 to satisfy ongoing demand from home buyers and sellers, landlords, investors and tenants across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, who are keen to understand more about the property market in today’s economic climate.
ESPC Live will be livestreamed across ESPC’s YouTube channel, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok, meaning that audiences can tune in from wherever they are, however they want to watch.
The live event will once again be hosted by ESPC’s CEO Paul Hilton and Head of Member Services Ashley McInulty, who will be joined by a panel of mortgage advisers, lettings specialists and ESPC solicitor estate agents from Coulters, Mov8 and DMD.
The event will share the very latest market data, trends and insights, while the audience will have the chance to have their questions answered by the expert panel. Plus, the property experts will offer their predictions for the year ahead, helping to instil confidence in those thinking about buying, selling, letting or renting in 2024.
Potential home buyers, sellers and investors are encouraged to tune in live from 7pm on 31 January across their preferred social media channel, where they can get involved by commenting and asking questions live on the night for the panel to answer, but questions can also be submitted in advance to marketing@espc.com.
Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC, commented: “2023 was well-documented as a turbulent year for the property market, with the financial climate impacting across the board. It’s therefore no surprise that homeowners, aspiring homeowners, investors, and tenants alike are keen to find out more about what’s really happening in the world of housing, whatever stage of the property ladder they find themselves at. ESPC Live aims to break down the headlines and make the facts and figures of the current property market easier to understand. The live format means it’s incredibly easy for anyone to access up-to-the-minute property data and insights, as well as having their most pressing questions answered.
“ESPC, as the home of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, is committed to helping home buyers and sellers take their next steps, and ESPC Live is a fantastic way to guide them on their personal property journeys.”
You can find out more about ESPC Live, sign up for event reminders and submit questions for the expert property panel by visiting espc.com/events.
By Musab Hemsi, partner in the Employment, Immigration and Pensions team at law firm Anderson Strathern
It’s estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss, either during pregnancy or birth. As progressive workplaces move towards a more open and supportive culture, the impact of baby loss – whether that’s through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death – is more widely talked about than it used to be.
However, the support on offer from employers is often focused on mothers, with less consideration given to the fact that fathers are suffering too.
Given that statistics show that men are far less likely to disclose that they are struggling with their mental health, there’s a real worry that this suffering goes unnoticed. After all, how do you support someone who doesn’t want to talk?
While there’s a limit to what workplaces are legally required to do to support men through the trauma of losing a baby, what they should be doing from a compassionate perspective is another story entirely.
It’s important to recognise that baby loss – even at the early stages of pregnancy – can be a harrowing experience for both parents. Often there is a societal expectation on the dad to ‘be strong’ for their partner, which can add a lot of pressure. Sadly, statistics show that the stress of coping with baby loss can also increase the risk of a couple separating.
Losing a baby at any stage is a bereavement, and everyone deals with grief differently. While some are more resilient and able to return to work, others understandably need more time to heal before they can face a return to the office.
Time off after a bereavement is not specifically catered for in law, but in practice, most employers do offer compassionate leave. If taken as sick leave, some employers may offer full pay, while others may only pay the statutory amount. The latter can often lead to a bereaved parent returning to work before they are ready. A practical step employers may want to consider is offering staff membership of an income protection scheme that will cover their salary for a longer period if they are unable to work – whether that is due to baby loss or another health reason.
When a parent does return to work, an employer may also need to allow for a temporary impact on their performance – a tribunal would certainly consider baby loss as a good reason for someone not being as productive, focused or accurate as normal.
Additional difficulties may come with persuading fathers to get professional support if they’re not coping well. Men’s mental health charities have made great strides in reducing the stigma around low mood, but chances are a bereaved dad is still less likely to talk about it than a mum.
If an employee keeps telling you they’re fine, it’s difficult to support them. Employers should therefore keep a compassionate eye on the behaviour of someone who has recently lost a baby and, if available, proactively signpost them to the firm’s mental health first aider or counselling support.
If your workplace offers an employee assistance programme, consider allowing the employee paid time off to attend counselling appointments. It might be worth reminding them that these appointments are genuinely confidential and that nothing they discuss at them will be shared with their colleagues.
I know of several companies who have partnered with charities to encourage conversations on baby loss within staff groups. SANDS, Tommy’s and the Lullaby Trust have excellent resources to help employers support people better.
If the psychological impact on your bereaved employee is prolonged or severe, they could be considered disabled – and that’s when the Equality Act kicks in. An employer will then have a duty to ensure the employee is getting the correct mental health support, and perhaps adjusting their role by relaxing certain duties or deadlines. This should all be done with medical input in collaboration with an employee’s GP or occupational health, and not imposed on them. And, even if the law doesn’t apply, there’s an argument that employers should be doing all this anyway, simply because it’s the right thing to do.
Employment law in general is moving in a more family-focused direction. Neonatal rights are being extended in 2024, so we will undoubtedly see a move towards retention packages, and this would include support for baby loss.
I believe that the best employers are always one step ahead of the law. Embracing progressive and compassionate policies before they are compelled to, gives them a head start in attracting and retaining the best people.
- Beat the Chasers co-creator Andy Sockanathan appointed director of development at STV Studios Entertainment
- Picture Slam co-creator James Smales joins as development executive
- The pair will work to expand and strengthen STV Studios Entertainment’s slate in the UK and internationally
STV Studios has announced the appointment of Beat the Chasers and Tenable co-creator, Andy Sockanathan, as director of development in its Entertainment division.
He joins from RDF, where for the last two years he has headed up development, latterly as head of entertainment at RDF label, Fizz (Tipping Point). Prior to that, Sockanathan led quiz and game show development at Potato, an ITV Studios label, where he co-created Beat the Chasers. The hit format recently returned to ITV for a sixth series and has been an international success, with local versions created in seven territories including Australia and Spain.
Sockanathan has previously held development roles at BBC Studios, Studio Lambert’s Glitterbox and Endemol’s Initial, where he was co-creator of long-running ITV game show, Tenable. In the newly created position of director of development, Sockanathan will report to STV Studios’ creative director of entertainment, Gary Chippington.
STV Studios Entertainment also welcomes James Smales to the team as development executive. Smales previously worked in the RDF development team, and before this held development roles at Triple Brew Media, Bandicoot and Hungry Bear.
At Triple Brew, Smales co-created the Picture Slam format, which was recently launched as an eight-part Saturday night BBC One series hosted by Alan Carr. He also developed the revived Lingo for ITV, which is set to return for a fourth series later this year. Smales’ other credits include The Masked Singer, Gladiators and The Cube.
The pair will work to expand and strengthen STV Studios Entertainment’s slate in the UK and internationally. The slate currently includes iconic game show Celebrity Catchphrase (ITV) and returning hits Bridge of Lies and Celebrity Bridge of Lies (BBC), which has aired in 16 territories since launching in the UK in 2022.
Gary Chippington, Creative Director of Entertainment at STV Studios, said: “Between them, Andy and James have developed some of the most original and engaging shows on TV, so it’s fantastic to have them bring their experience and creativity to the STV Studios Entertainment team.
“Andy and James join at a very exciting time for STV Studios, with homegrown formats like Bridge of Lies becoming international success stories. I’m looking forward to working with them to generate more brilliant ideas with the potential to grow into hit shows across the globe.”
Andy Sockanathan said: “I’m thrilled to be joining STV Studios. I look forward to building on the incredible success of Bridge of Lies, and I can’t wait to start working with Gary and James to find the entertainment hits of tomorrow.”
James Smales said: “I’m delighted to be joining STV Studios at a really exciting time for the company. I can’t wait to be part of the team charged with adding more brilliant shows to their already wonderful slate.”
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh will celebrate Burns Night on Thursday January 25th in honour of renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns, with an evening of chef-curated menu specials and elevated whisky cocktails that pay homage to Scotland’s rich cultural heritage.
Curated by Duck & Waffle’s Culinary Director Daniel Barbosa and Executive Chef Lucia Gregusova, the menu captures the essence of Scottish flavours. Guests can savour classics like Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, a hearty Cullen Skink made with haddock and served with fresh sourdough, and a delightful Cranachan Knickerbocker with raspberries, whisky cream, and caramelised oats. In true Burns Night style, a series of elevated whisky cocktails accompanies the main event.
BURNS NIGHT MENU SPECIALS:
*menu specials are available in addition to signature menu
- HAGGIS, NEEPS & TATTIES spring onions
- CULLEN SKINK, haddock, chives, sourdough bread
- CRANACHAN KNICKERBOCKER (V) raspberries, whisky cream, caramelised oats
ELEVATED WHISKY COCKTAILS
THE ROYAL MILE
Highland Park 12 year / yellow chartreuse / fresh lemon juice / Angostura bitters A showcase of HP12’s versatility; citrus and honey notes layered with smokiness.
MOMENT IN TIME
Bowmore 12 year / white grape & apricot soda / peach syrup & peach bitters Bowmore’s distinguished profile complemented by the sweet essence of stone fruits.
HIDDEN GEM
Macallan 12 year / Oloroso / housemade orange & tonka bean syrup / Champagne
Warming and elegant; Macallan’s complexity enhanced with nuttiness and citrus spice.
TICKET TO RIDE
Highland Park 12 year / Aperol / Martini Rosso / Irn-Bru cordial
Vibrant, refreshing, and playful. Double the nostalgia, double the fun. Chilled and poured over ice.
A hearty Cullen Skink on the menu for January 25th
Event Details:Reservations: via duck & waffle website: https://duckandwaffle.com/edinburgh/reservations/
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Menu: Burns Night menu specials available all day, in addition to the signature menu.
Address: Duck & Waffle Edinburgh, St James Quarter, 400-402 St James Square, Edinburgh EH1 3AE
