I LOVE WEEKEND – The Grant Property guide to what's on in YOUR city this weekend

Summer is in the air and we've got our guide to what's on in your city this weekend. 

Whether you're home for the holidays or staying in the city where you study we've got our top picks of where to enjoy your weekend!

In Stirling this Saturday you can see the best that the Scottish Wrestling Alliance has to offer. Doors open at 6:30 pm and it all kicks off at 7.00 pm.

Let your hair down and dance the night away in Glasgow with Electric Frog and Pressure – they present big names in Electro and House at Riverside Festival this Friday and Saturday. Head to SWG3 for the after party.

If you're in Edinburgh the Hidden Door Festival offers something for everyone – on Friday and Saturday night the arts festival will showcase new and exciting bands, artists poets and musicians. 

Get along to the Dundee Rep Theatre for a giggle as Laughlines Comedy Entertainment presents an interactive parody of the television comedy series Blackadder. Friday and Saturday night £29.50 per head. 

Tickets are still available for Aberdeen University's May Festival. It celebrates writing, music, film and this year Gaelic too. Everyone's welcome so get along and find your favourite author or pick up some Gaelic. It runs Friday – Sunday this weekend and tickets are available from the box office.

Whatever you do stay safe, have a good one and let us know if you make it along to any of our top picks.

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Eton Mess Recipe

It's nearly the 4th of  June and the birthday of this great recipe – Eton Mess. We've started to see tasty Summer fruits popping up and it might be a tad optimistic to say it's seasonal already, but if you start practising now by the time Wimbledon rolls around you'll be a pro. 

This week's recipe is a winning formula: easy to make and intentionally messy!

You will need:

450g strawberries
1 tablespoon caster sugar
4 ready-made meringue nests, broken up
400ml double cream, softly whipped
4 bowls/glasses to serve
Whisk
Mixing bowl
A Wooden spoon

How it's done:

• Chop strawberries into quarters 
• Whip double cream with sugar until it starts to thicken 
• Crush all 4 meringue nest and add to the bowl
• Add half the strawberries and mush slightly with a wooden spoon
• Split the mixture between 4 bowls
• Top with strawberries 
• That's it, get stuck in!

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Property of the Week

We are back in Nottingham again this week with a fantastic three bedroom property with it's own garden, it's available now too perfect for the Summer!

Nottingham,

Fletcher Road, Beeston, NG9

• 3 bedrooms
• Available Now
• £1000 pcm
• Private Garden
• Newly renovated
• Long term let

This three bedroom in Beeston is available immediately and offers three double bedrooms within a recently renovated property.

The light and airy kitchen has been individually designed and includes a washer/dryer and dishwasher. The kitchen design complements the contemporary, stylish décor of the living room and dining area. All three bedrooms are doubles and each has an individual colour design giving each a separate character. There is plenty of storage and the family bathroom includes a heated towel rail and electric power shower.

This property is on a quiet residential street easily accessible Nottingham University Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals and Beeston Town centre. It also offers a private garden.

Main transport links are within easy reach and Beeston offers many conveniently located local amenities.

You can arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com to arrange a viewing.

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I LOVE WEEKEND – The Grant Property guide to what's on in YOUR city this Bank holiday weekend.

Are you excitedly awaiting this bank holiday weekend or still squeezing in revision before your last exam? Whichever situation you are in it is the weekend and wherever you are it's important to have some you time.

We have a very conscientious recipe this week, it's meat free since it's The Vegetarian Society's National Vegetarian Week. It's a veggie lasagne, great with salad or chips and garlic bread too! You can see it here. We learned this week that parmesan is not veggie friendly (who knew) so remember that if you plan on dazzling any vegetarians with your culinary prowess this weekend. 

Up North the wonderful musical that is Wicked is hitting HMT all the way through to next Saturday. Treat yourself, it's fabulous!

Also one to enjoy for the whole week (although opening night's always the most fun) in Dundee The Duncan of Jordanstone Art, Design & Architecture Degree show opens tonight for a week. There's also a live stream via their website, something to remember if you head along.

On Saturday night in Stirling head along to hear the sweet sound of Apphia Campbell at The Tolbooth. She's performing 'Black is the Colour of My Voice', beautifully inspired by Nina Simone before she takes it to this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

If you posses a sweet tooth you need to be in Glasgow tomorrow for the JellyBear Grand Opening Party. JellyBear is the newest foodie delight to hit Glasgow's Merchant City and there will be tasters from 1-3pm on Saturday. It even offers vegan cake!

You don't have to be a theatre buff to want to head to Edinburgh's Playhouse. Derren Brown's In town with his much acclaimed one man show Miracle. He's playing on Friday and Saturday and quite frankly who could pass up the opportunity to see if it's all real?  

Whatever you get up to stay safe, and if you make it along do any of the events featured in our blog share your pictures and reviews with us!

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Become a Grant Property Ambassador & Earn Money

Months of Summer holidays are on the horizon and the possibilities are endless. However well paid your summer job is we know that an extra £50 can come in handy. It's a new pair of kicks, a festival day ticket or a twenty nights in a Thai hostel – however you choose to spend it earning it is a no brainer.

If you become a Grant Property Ambassador we'll pay you £50 in cash to boost your Summer spending. All you have to do is refer a friend to Grant Property who comes to stay with us. You don't have to stop at one and we'll pay you once they've signed their lease.

As the biggest student accommodation provider across Scotland we offer properties to the local market in North-eastern Aberdeen and Dundee as well as Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow. If you have a friend or colleague who you know is looking for somewhere to stay all you have to do is get them to mention your name when they make an appointment and tell the letting agent showing them round that you were the one who let them know about Grant Property.

As soon as your referral becomes a Grant Property tenant and have signed a lease for six months or more we'll reward you the lovely sum of £50.

Whether you know students looking for somewhere for next year, young professionals looking for a grown up pad or a family looking for space in the city we can help. The properties that we offer range in size and we cater to a range of budgets too. You can search our properties here and don't forget to get your friends to mention your name when they call for a viewing.

To arrange a viewing of any of our properties please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com.

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Vegetarian Lasagne

This week is National Vegetarian Week and it's all about sharing and enjoying delicious veggie food whether you're veggie or not.

In honour of that we have a tasty vegetarian lasagne recipe for you.

This tasty recipe will get you some of your five a day and is great served with salad. It only takes fifteen minutes to prepare and it won't create piles of dishes either!

You will need:

1 aubergine

150g mushrooms

4 roasted red peppers

700g purée with onions and garlic

8-10 lasagne sheets

400g frozen spinach, defrosted

250g tub ricotta

25g grated parmesan alternative

25g pine nuts

4 tablespoon olive oil

A teaspoon of sugar

Oven proof dish

Chopping board and knife

Large frying pan

Separate bowl

How it's done:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
• Chop aubergine, mushrooms, peppers into small chunks
• Heat half the olive oil in a large, non-stick frying pan.
• Fry the aubergine for 5 minutes until softened, then tip into a bowl with peppers.
• Fry the mushrooms in the remaining oil for a few minutes until golden, then mix with the aubergine and peppers.
• Spoon half of the veg into a 20 x 30cm baking dish.
• Stir sugar into tomato purée until dissolved. Spoon over half the tomato purée, then arrange a layer of lasagne sheets on top.
• Spread the rest of the veg over the pasta, cover with tomato purée and another layer of lasagne sheets.
• Drain any excess liquid from the spinach and mix together with the ricotta and half the parmesan and spread over the top of the pasta
• Sprinkle the remaining parmesan and pine nuts over the top.
• Cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes, uncover, then bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.

Serve with a fresh green salad and garlic bread

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Property of the Week - Nottingham

This week we're South of the border in Nottingham where we have a beautiful four bedroom property available now.

Nottingham

Derby Street, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9

• 4 bedrooms
• £1200 pcm
• Available now
• Off street parking 
• Garden access 
• Newly renovated

This four bedroom Victorian period property in the popular Beeston area retains original features but has been modernised and now offers a stylish home ideal for students.

The large lounge is separate from the newly fitted kitchen and a low maintenance garden is accessible at the rear of the property. Each bedroom has a unique colour scheme and all double bedrooms are equal in size. In the family bathroom you can enjoy an electric power shower and heated towel rail along with the designer mixer taps.

The property is a short walk from The Nottingham University Campus and a short distance from Nottingham University Hospitals. The local area has good amenities and the city centre is accessible by good transport links. 

You can arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com to arrange a viewing. 

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Property of the Week – Edinburgh

Edinburgh

South Clerk Street, EH8

• 
  5 bedrooms
• £2695
• Fully furnished
• HMO Compliant
• 2 luxury shower rooms
• Garden Access

This large five bedroom property in the city's Newington area is new to the market. Furnished throughout this newly decorated property is on the first floor and the building is accessed through a secure entry system.

Inside is a stylish, newly fitted kitchen as well as spacious lounge and dining area with twin windows creating a light and airy space. Throughout the main areas the property benefits from beautiful real wooden flooring. Two shower rooms offer power showers and heated towel rails and are stylishly decorated with modern tiling.

A wide range of bars and restaurants are available on the doorstep and the Edinburgh University is close by. There is a shared garden as well as off street parking. Local transport to the city centre and beyond is frequent.

You can arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com to arrange a viewing.

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I Love Weekend – The Grant Property guide to what's on in YOUR city this weekend

This weekend we have a guide to some good clean fun if you're heading out and our top places to get some yummy food without parting with too much cash near you too. If you're staying and eating in check out this week's recipe, a tasty gluten free salad.

As part of the Festival of Museums Aberdeen's Maritime Museum are hosting Murder on the High Seas from 7-9pm. It's billed as night of mystery and the winning team are sure to win a pirate prize.

If you're in Dundee get yourself to Whitehall Theatre for the funky and fun Sister Act from the Downfield Musical Society.

In Stirling rock and country star Albert Lee is at the Tolbooth from 8pm tonight with Hogan's heroes. You will rock and roll the night away to this iconic guitarist if you go along.

In Glasgow, Glasgow Warriors take on Ulster Rugby at Scotstoun at 3pm on Saturday. It should be a good game and both teams have been playing well this season. You can buy tickets here and it's live on Sky Sports if you can't make it along.

In Edinburgh the wonderful celtic collective that is Shooglenifty will have you dancing Saturday night away at their 25^th anniversary concert at La Belle Angele. 

Our top places to grab a bite in your city are: The Famous Josephines in Aberdeen, Kebab Mehal in Edinburgh and the Bier Halle in Glasgow.

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Gluten Free Mackerel Salad

This week it's Coeliac UK Awareness Week so we have a tasty and healthy salad that will make a yummy lunch when you're studying. It only takes ten minutes to make too! 

You will need:

85g green beans

85g broccoli

1 handful baby spinach leaves

2 hot-smoked mackerel fillets (about 75g)

2 tablespoon sunflower seeds, toasted

75ml low-fat natural yoghurt

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard

2 teaspoon dill, chopped, plus extra to serve

Saucepan

Clean jar with lid

Bowl to serve

How it's done:

• Skin and flake the mackerel (we recommend using a fork for this.)
• Bring a pan of water to the boil then add the green beans and cook for 2 mins. After 2 minutes add the broccoli and cook for 4 mins more. Drain and leave to cool.
• To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a small jam jar with a twist of black pepper, put the lid on and give it a good shake.
• To serve, mix together the cooled broccoli and green beans with the spinach and mackerel in a bowl. Pour over dressing, scatter over the sunflower seeds and add a grind of black pepper and extra dill.
• Sit down and enjoy. (Don't forget to put the bin out, fish can get pretty stinky left in the bin!)

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Property of The Week - Edinburgh

This week we are delighted to present this three double bedroom property to the market in Edinburgh's Newington area.

Edinburgh.

St. Patrick Square, EH8

• 3 bedrooms
• £1410 pcm
• Long term let
• Available now
• Council Tax Band D
• Garden Access

This beautifully decorated main door property is in the heart of Newington with both Holyrood Park and Edinburgh University on the doorstep.

The property has recently been renovated and new floors have been fitted throughout. The open plan kitchen and lounge have been transformed into a modern living space with period features. In the kitchen granite effect worktops are teamed with grey units for a contemporary finish.

Each bedroom has it's own distinct look and all three are furnished with double beds, they also offer plentiful storage. The shared bathroom is stylishly finished and has a new 3 piece suite including a power shower and towel rail.

This part of the city is well connected by public transport and in walking distance of the Financial District and City Centre.

The property has garden access, Arthur's Seat is nearby and the area has plenty of bars and restaurants too.

There is no HMO license for this property making it ideal for a family or two people sharing.

You can arrange a viewing of this week's property please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com to arrange a viewing. 
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Property of The Week - Dundee

We are very pleased to present this spacious two bedroom property to the market in Dundee. It is a newly renovated and spacious property situated ideally for students or young professionals.

Dundee,

Morgan Street, DD4

• 
  £540 pcm
• Fully furnished
• 2 bedrooms
• Long Term let
• Garden Access
• Storage Space

This third floor property occupies the entirety of the attic and offers spectacular views of Dundee and the River Tay.

It is newly decorated throughout and benefits from a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is stylishly finished with high gloss units and granite effect worktops for a modern look and the family bathroom has designer taps. It also now offers a power shower and heated towel rail.

Both double bedrooms have their own unique design and are carpeted. The property benefits from double glazing and central heating.

Residents have access to a shared garden and Baxter Park is nearby. Transport links are good and local amenities are easily accessible. Parking is available on street.

As the property is still under development images are typical of the Grant Property spec.

You can arrange a viewing of this week's property. To do so please call 0845 230 2288 or e-mail rentahome@grantproperty.com to arrange a viewing. You can also reach us on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter or by e-mailing your local branch.

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