Food and Drink
Food and Drink
The latest Scottish food and drinks news and reviews
Notebook – September 2020
Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe delves into his notebook to share more exciting bottles. Read More
M&S Classics range shifts to new world
Peter Ranscombe reviews five wines from Marks & Sparks' latest additions. Read More
Blue Skye Thinking: Now is the time to visit The Misty Isle
I’m calling it 20/20 vision. Read More
A Week in Whisky: Colourful capers
GLENKINCHIE Distillery in East Lothian has been presented with a gold certificate by the Green Tourism scheme. Read More
Tattie growing art project marks finalé – with chips
POTATOES grown in Glasgow's gardens are being turned into chips to mark the end of an innovative art project. Read More
Festival to boost Glasgow coffee shops
GLASGOW Coffee Festival is taking to the streets to promote local businesses. Read More
Leith market’s Oktoberfest starts today
THE first of three Oktoberfest weekends gets underway today at Pitt Street Market in Leith "Pittöberfest" features Barney’s Beer, Bellfield, Cam... Read More
Why grenache is so much more than ‘poor man’s pinot’
Ahead of tomorrow's World Grenache Day, Peter Ranscombe praises the grape's revival in Australia's McLaren Vale - and beyond. Read More
Why organic wine needn’t cost the earth
As Organic September continues, Peter Ranscombe picks five bottles to try for under a tenner. Read More
Year’s supply of ice cream up for grabs
ICE cream maker Equi’s has teamed up with Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight to give one customer a year’s supply of free ice cream. Read More
Distillery goes back to its roots for organic barley
LINDORES Abbey Distillery in Fife has signed a deal with Crafty Maltsters to use organic barley grown on the Falkland Estate. Read More
Perthshire castle hosts digital farmers’ market
MEGGINCH Castle in Perthshire will host its first digital farmers' market next week. Read More
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Millennials eye whisky investments
MILLENNIALS are more likely to invest in whisky than gold, art, cryptocurrency or even stocks and shares, according to a survey by investment firm Bra... Read More
Why The Wine Society is ‘backing its best’
Peter Ranscombe finds out how The Wine Society, a long-running club owned by its members, is supporting small producers hit by the pandemic lockdowns. Read More
What was Berkmann’s best seller this summer?
With wine merchant Berkmann's 'Help 4 Hospitality’ campaign finishing, Peter Ranscombe looks back at its best sellers. Read More
Foraging for rosehips and crab apples helps care homes
EAST Lothian residents are being asked to forage for rosehips and crab apples to help residents in care homes. Read More
How Scotch helped Belvedere enhance vodka’s flavour
Vodka brand Belvedere took a leaf from whisky’s book to create its latest drink. Read More
Aberfeldy picks Pauillac for Bordeaux cask finish
WINE casks from Pauillac in Bordeaux have been used to flavour John Dewar & Sons' latest limited edition whisky. Read More
First whisky from organic distillery
ORGANIC distillery Nc’nean launches its maiden whisky this morning, becoming the first British spirit to be sold in recycled clear glass bottles. Read More
Review: The Broughton, Edinburgh
Stephanie Abbot enjoys an end of week visit to The Broughton in Edinburgh. Read More
WINE TO DINE – OCTOBER 2020 – AL FRESCO
Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe picks five luxurious wines for al fresco dining. Read More