Friday 22nd August 2025 6pm - 7.30pm Delve into Scotland’s vibrant craft beer scene with knowledgeable host Tom Bruce‑Gardyne, whose 25-year career as an Edinburgh-based drinks writer has covered the renaissance in Scottish brewing.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 20th September 2025 12pm - 4pm
This half day class is perfect for those who want to learn good traditional Scottish Baking. It has tradition at its heart. The baking will take 3 hours and then you’ll have an hour to relax and eat your home baked afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a cup of tea or coffee in our beautiful dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Saturday 23rd August 2025 12pm - 4pm
This half day class is perfect for those who want to learn good traditional Scottish Baking. It has tradition at its heart. The baking will take 3 hours and then you’ll have an hour to relax and eat your home baked afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a cup of tea or coffee in our beautiful dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 31st August 2025 12pm - 4pm
This half day class is perfect for those who want to learn good traditional Scottish Baking. It has tradition at its heart. The baking will take 3 hours and then you’ll have an hour to relax and eat your home baked afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a cup of tea or coffee in our beautiful dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
Children and Teenagers
Monday 14th -18th July 2025 10.30am - 3.45pm
These practical cooking courses are designed for teenagers aged between 13 and 17 years old and course duration vary throughout the year. Students will learn basic cookery skills including how to weigh ingredients accurately, how to read recipes and how to clear up as they cook.
Children and Teenagers
Monday 4th August - Friday 8th August 2025 10.30am - 3.45pm
These practical cooking courses are designed for teenagers aged between 13 and 17 years old and course duration vary throughout the year. Students will learn basic cookery skills including how to weigh ingredients accurately, how to read recipes and how to clear up as they cook.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 13th July 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
Arrive at 9.45 am for coffee or tea whilst you watch a short demonstration and run through the day’s recipes. You will then cook dishes that will be suitable for lunch, which you can enjoy with a glass of wine.
Half & One Day Workshops & Cookery Classes
Sunday 2nd November 2025 9.45am - 3.30pm
Arrive at 9.45 am for coffee or tea whilst you watch a short demonstration and run through the day’s recipes. You will then cook dishes that will be suitable for lunch, which you can enjoy with a glass of wine.
Short Cookery Courses
Monday 22nd September - Wednesday 24th September 2025 9.45am - 4.00pm
This three day course will teach the basic cookery skills which are essential for every cook to know. Each day you will cook a variety of dishes some of which you will eat for lunch and the rest you can take home.
Gap Year Courses
Monday 29th September - Friday 12th December 2025 9:30am - 4pm
This eleven-week course offers you a thorough knowledge of basic cooking techniques. It’s designed for those who wish to become a professional cook and enter the food industry. It is also suitable for those wishing to learn the basics of classical cookery as a life skill.
Book Event
7th August 2025 2.30pm - 4pm Take a delicious break from the buzz of the Edinburgh Festival and join us for a relaxed and inviting session celebrating the heart of Scottish home baking. Our expert teachers will guide you through the history, techniques, and flavours of some of Scotland’s most iconic treats: from rich, buttery shortbread to other much-loved classics. Come for the warmth, stay for the flavour!
Book Event
Tuesday 12th August 2025 2.30pm - 4pm Take a delicious break from the buzz of the Edinburgh Festival and join us for a relaxed and inviting session celebrating the heart of Scottish home baking. Our expert teachers will guide you through the history, techniques, and flavours of some of Scotland’s most iconic treats: from rich, buttery shortbread to other much-loved classics. Come for the warmth, stay for the flavour!