Food & drink, "Edinburgh"

Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are on hand with advice for making the most of plant life in the city, focusing on organic and sustainable growing techniques.

Michelin starred and award-winning chefs cook up a storm at this year's festival dedicated to epicureans, as well as offerings from local producers and workshops for food lovers young and old.

Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 16+.

To kick off their 50-day festival celebrating 50 years, Henderson's of Edinburgh invite you to time warp back to their opening night in 1963. Get on your best retro gear, hit up the 60s makeover zone and, for the first hour, grab a cocktail at a price last seen five decades ago. Booking is essential.

Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…

The mountainous Abruzzo region has less than half the vineyard land of Tuscany, and yet it produces nearly twice as much wine, thanks to the dry Adriatic breezes that blow in from the East. The most famous wine of the region is Montepulciano, but here's a chance to try some others.

Ardbog whisky presents its latest release for your tastebuds to get acquainted with, plus lots of other fun activities.

A burger, a beer and some delicious comedy – what more could you want? Hosted by Rick Molland.

Make your own quaich, a traditional Scots drinking bowl.

Fun experiments using everyday kitchen items, with staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health.

It's World Gin Day! Is there any other way to celebrate other than tasting as many as you can? Didn't think so.

An evening festival to celebrate delicious fermented grape juice, with over 100 different wines on hand to taste.

A three-course meal accompanied by the squashed grapes of Bremerton. Book through the Apartment Bistro by mentioning 'Bremerton Dinner'.

A chance to sample the stock of Henderson Wines, which has over 250 different lines.

Learn the flavour profiles of Scotland's four main whisky regions, and explore how the landscape has influenced the flavour of our national drink.

Experience the museum after hours (with a bar, music and performers to boot) and get a chance to explore the new Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition, sans kids.

Watch the red peppers and green tomatoes fly at this live food show.

Artisanal food and craft market set by the water of Leith.

Learn about the origins of tea and its significance in the 18th century and taste some special varieties.

A chance to sample as many different whiskies as you think you can handle, also promising 'mystery, music entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering.' That includes Heston-style whisky-based molecular experiments, a murder mystery challenge with a trip to Jura for one lucky winner, whisky cocktails and much more.