Famous Faces

Artist Corner

15th August 2011

We’d like to introduce Laura Wade, a dear friend of ours and a very accomplished young painter. We’ve commissioned Laura to paint us a series of works for Centotre – watch this space!

Very dear friends of ours, Colin and Kolquin live in India. Colin is in his 70′s and Kolquin in his 80′s. About 15 years ago they retired and chose the region of Kerala as their home. They bought a few…

Armed Forces Day at Centotre

21st June 2011

This weekend 24th-26th June, Edinburgh hosts the UK’s National Armed Forces celebrations. To show our support for our brave men and women we’d like to offer 50% off for members of the Armed Forces, ex-service men/women and their families when…

Loch Arthur Ricotta – Wow!

21st May 2011

An authentic taste of Italy straight from the heart of Scotland! A traditional Italian soft white cheese made from the heated whey after cheese-making. We source this delicious Ricotta direct from The Loch Arthur Community and serve it on our…

FISH FIGHT!

15th January 2011

Our flavours are Italian, but our fish comes from Scotland. We’re proud to support Scottish fisheries and proud to be supporting Hugh! Around half of the fish caught by fishermen in the North Sea are unnecessarily thrown back into the…

Slippers for The Scottish Ballet

5th November 2010

Our friends at The Scottish Ballet is taking part in the Big Arts Give this December, raising money for dancers’ shoes through the Cinderella Shoe Appeal, and you can help by taking part in Slippers for Slippers week! From 10am…

Aperitivo Hour!

19th May 2010

Complementary nibbles when you brighten up your week with some Centotre cocktails. (Monday-Friday, 3pm-6pm)

Who’s that Customer? Jon Mountjoy.

28th September 2009

Jon Mountjoy has been a friend of Centotre since 2007. He’s lived in South Africa, the Netherlands, and now resides permanently in Edinburgh. Jon is a true global citizen who tends to work Californian hours, as his work life…

Teenage Cancer Trust Auction update:

20th September 2009

As we said in an earlier post, Centotre was delighted to help Teenage Cancer Trust Ambassador Lynne McNicoll host a fund-raiser at 103 last week. And we’re absolutely delighted to report that the Lynne’s Challenge Auction raised an amazing £5,500…

Famous Faces: Ian Rankin

7th August 2009

Every once and a while a face you might recognise more than most comes in to enjoy a coffee or dinner at Centotre. Edinburgh native, Ian Rankin (pictured above) has recently been in and signed several copies of his new…