Hey! Nashy here 👋
A busy weekend ahead with Six Nations Super Saturday and Mother’s Day on Sunday.
Hope you are all well and enjoying the changing seasons. Not long now until the clocks skip forward as we all look forward to longer days and summer nights.
Today I am off to Glasgow to complete in Hyrox for the first time! As a 42 year old, dad of three, training has been a challenge and the nerves are real!
It’s my daughter’s birthday on Saturday, she’s insisting on supporting Scotland and watching the rugby which is brilliant! Life is busy!
I’ve also been boots on the ground around town meeting some more brilliant local business owners.
Our Thriving Card now has 98 local and independent businesses registered and we are working away behind the scenes to launch ASAP. Huge thanks to every business for their support so far. If you want to register your business (there’s still time!) or find out more here.
This week's newsletter includes:
🏪 Local business highlights
🍔Who made this burger?
📅 A snapshot of some weekend events
🏉Where to watch Six Nations Super Saturday
Let's get into it! 👇
Head back to the 90’s and Y2K with Stoodio Vintage
👖Vintage Vibes
There are some great streets in Edinburgh to find independent businesses and Thistle Street is a beauty.
On a recent wander, I was walking past Stoodio Vintage when the owner, Susannah walked out. A quick hello and five minutes later we were recording a video. Susannah is as passionate about fashion as she is about supporting her neighbours and other local businesses
She took the opportunity to shout about her neighbours; Cobbled Roastery, Laura Bond Jewellery, Fishers and SMI Apparel & Lifestyle who all sit close by on Thistle Street.
Susannah also announced that her old shop at 25a Thistle Street will now be used as a pop-up shop for other local creatives and business owners to use.
Edinburgh has a brilliant vintage clothing scene and Stoodio is a local favourite. Lots to explore on Thistle Street, I’d highly recommend a visit.
📍 45 Thistle Street, Edinburgh
🍔How well do you know your burgers?
So many good burger joints in Edinburgh! Can you guess who serves up this bad boy?
🍔THE MAMA MELT: Because Mum deserves better than burnt toast in bed!
Double smashed beef patty, sautéed mushrooms, melted Swiss, crispy peppered bacon, crunchy onion rings and house garlic aioli. Big, messy, and absolutely worth it.
Available all week in Edinburgh for Mother’s Day Week. Bring mum… or just come hungry!
But where can you get it?
Step into The Cave for Coffee
🔥 Coffee, pastries and merch!
Seven days a week, The Coffee Cave has you covered. It was clear to see how well supported and loved The Cave is when I had to leave due to how busy it was and sneak back later to actually film with Ali.
A busy wee place that offers pastries, merch and Ali tells me “good chat”! Another place that I have driven past many times and I’m glad I got to stop by this week.
Fountainbridge has quite a few local options with good cafes, restaurants and bars, I’ll do my best to get back along soon to discover more however, The Cave was a strong start. Ali has built a great brand and works with Edinburgh coffee roasters like Black Dog Coffee and Carter Coffee making everything feel especially local.
Most definitely worth a visit!
📍 158 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX
📣 WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT
🏉Ross High RFC - Super Saturday
Join the Ross High community on Saturday 14th March for the Men’s Six Nations 2026 grand finale, with HUGE screens and full surround sound. The only way to watch it!
They’ve got FREE McMaster Pies to fuel you through the action (while stocks last!). Then from 10pm, stick around as Jamie Chapman brings the tunes and takes the night up another level. Bring your mates, bring the noise - join them packing out the clubhouse!
Can the boys in blue finish on a HIGH!?!
2.10pm Ireland v Scotland
4.40pm Wales v Italy
8.10pm France v England
10.00pm Sing the night away with JAMIE CHAPMAN!
🗓️ Saturday 14th March 2026, 2pm - Late, FREE Entry
📍 Ross High Rugby Football Club, Blawearie Road, Tranent, East Lothian
🧺 Kirkliston Village Market
A local farmers market showcasing fresh produce, home bakes, arts, crafts, dog goodies and more. Supporting local and independent businesses.
🗓️ Sunday 15th March 2026, 11am - 3pm, Free Entry
📍 Corner of Manse Road and Liston Place, Kirkliston, EH29 9DU
💐Mother’s Day Event - Ella Fletcher Design
Spend Mother’s Day afternoon this Sunday at Ella Fletcher Design having a little browse and enjoying a glass of fizz.
They can’t wait to open the doors for the week’s pop-up and what better way than to celebrate the mum’s out there!
🗓️ Sunday 15th March 2026, 12pm - 5pm
📍 The Shop with No Name, 2a Broughton Place, EH1 3RY
Six Nations wraps up this Saturday 14th March, with a massive day of rugby!
C’mon Scotland!
Scotland face Ireland in Dublin at 2:10pm (on ITV);
Wales v Italy at 4:40pm (BBC); and
France v England at 8:10pm (ITV)
With it all to play for, it’s going to be a BIG day!
🏉 WHERE TO WATCH SUPER SATURDAY THIS WEEKEND
I asked Insta for some rugby-watching top picks this Saturday. Whether you’re looking for a proper rugby club atmosphere, a family day out or a great bar and hearty scran, here are some suggestions from our locals;
🏉RUGBY CLUBS:
🏉 Leith RFC, One of Edinburgh's friendliest community clubs, showing all the action in their clubhouse.
📍 Academy Park, Leith, EH6 8JQ
🏉 Lasswade RFC, Set in over 8 acres in Bonnyrigg, their clubhouse bar is the perfect spot to catch the matches.
📍 Hawthornden, Rosewell Road, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3PR
🏉 Boroughmuir RFC, One of Edinburgh's top club venues. A brilliant big-screen atmosphere in south-west Edinburgh.
📍 Meggetland Wynd, Edinburgh, EH14 1XN
🏉 Watsonians RFC, One of Scotland's most storied clubs with a great clubhouse bar.
📍 Myreside Road, Morningside, EH10 5DB
🏉 Corstorphine Cougars RFC, West Edinburgh's community Rugby Club. Great atmosphere and a proper rugby crowd.
📍 Carrick Knowe Parkway, Edinburgh, EH12 7DX
🏉 Hallhill Sports Centre, Dunbar. An East Lothian sports hub serving many teams in Dunbar. A great spot to watch the rugby with family and friends.
📍 Kellie Road, Dunbar, EH42 1RF
🍺 RESTAURANTS, BARS & MARKETS
🏪 The Pitt Market, Edinburgh's iconic street food market. Grab great food and drinks while the rugby's on. Family friendly with space for the kids to run around.
📍 20 West Shore Road, Granton, EH5 1QD
🌉 The Rail Bridge Bar & Bistro, Stunning views of the Forth Road Bridge and tasty Scottish home cooking. What a place to watch all the action go down!
📍 4 Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9TA
🦁 The Lioness of Leith, Gourmet burgers, craft beer and great vibes, right on Duke Street.
📍 21–25 Duke Street, Leith, EH6 8HH
🍁 Down the Hatch, Hearty Canadian comfort food, big screens and great beers. Two locations to choose from!
📍 13 Antigua Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3NH | Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry, EH30 9SQ
🏪 Bonnie & Wild Market, Edinburgh's brilliant and varied Scottish food hall. With a selection of kitchens and three bars to choose from there is most definitely something for everyone.
📍 Level 4, St James Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1 3AE
🍺 Newbarns Brewery Taproom, Leith's most loved craft taproom. Great beer, great people and a great atmosphere.
📍 13 Jane Street, Leith, EH6 5HE
🍕 Stewart Brewing Bar & Pizza Kitchen, Beer straight from the tank, pizza fresh from the oven. An absolute hidden gem south of the city.
📍 26a Dryden Road, Loanhead, EH20 9LZ
🍺The Lamb Bar & Bistro, Showing all the rugby this weekend. A new venue which was originally Zitto, North Berwick. Large television. Family and dog friendly.
📍 10 Quality Street, North Berwick
That's your lot for this week, thanks for reading and we hope all the mum’s have a great day on Sunday! 👋
Coming up next week….pick your favourite coffee spot in town!
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