Your current relationship status will very much determine what you’ll be planning to do this Valentines Day at Edinburgh bars. Free and single? You’ll either be thinking about going out on the pull or a bender to block out all the bullshit. Alternatively, the thought of the big day will be filling you with dread: it’s a right pain in the arse being forced to feel like you should be with someone. Some relationships can be so volatile that you’re better off flying solo.

If you’re in a relationship, you’ll be expected to pull out the big guns to ensure this Valentines Day at Edinburgh bars is a memorable one. You might even be considering using the date to drop the big question. My advice: pick …

If you don’t fancy being exposed to the elements at the outdoor Hogmanay Street Party or the thought of a restaurant is too formal, and a club too noisy and sweaty, then you might want to spend Hogmanay at Edinburgh bars.

The warm glow of a fire, a fine selection of whiskies, a good cocktail, a well poured pint, a premium gin and tonic, these are just some of the reasons why Hogmanay at Edinburgh bars is such an appealing proposition. When I think about the important things in life, the quality and surroundings of where I eat and drink are two things I value very highly. Gone are the days when I’d be happy to drink out of plastic cups or drink flat beer and put up with it. These days, I want my drink to be looked after, cared for even, I like the …

Confused by wine? There are quite a few of us who can’t tell their Chablis from their Chardonnays (no need to be ashamed!) and find ourselves stuttering when we’re amidst wine connoisseurs. Who knew just a little bottle of fermented grapes would be so tricky?

Now you have the chance to get all that knowledge sorted. Guy Henri Azam, head winemaker at Baron Philippe de Rothschild winery, and fellow wine expert Philip Goodband are hosting a webchat to demystify the concept. From good buys to ones best avoided, and how to recognise which wines are best whilst wandering the aisles of your local off licence.

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Now I don’t mean to scare you, but I think robots may be trying to take over the world – or the UK at least - I-Robot style. Yes, it’s true. First it was the turn of the ICA in London to introduce robotic punk clubbers (see Neurotic Robots Love to Party), and now the world’s first robotic barman (I swear, it’s true) is making its shiny and new debut at one of my favourite places to spend money – Selfridges Oxford Street - tomorrow.

The robot, lovingly named Mr Asahi (as in the beer) is …