Food and Drink
New restaurants open in iconic city building
An iconic building has been brought back to life with the opening of two new restaurants. The Esslemont Bar & Restaurant and Mac’s Pizzeria, situated in the former Esslemont & Macintosh building in Aberdeen has officially opened to the public, following a six-figure transformation. The new venue, which features two concepts within the iconic building…
Read MoreScottish food and drink takes centre stage
Scotland’s leading food and drink companies will shine between 31 August and 15 September as the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight celebrates its tenth anniversary. This year, the fortnight will showcase and support the companies, brands and people who are championing our country’s larder, enabling them to take advantage of the growing consumer demand for…
Read MoreScotch beef ready for 10 million in Japan
Scotch beef is set to make its Japanese screen debut to over 10 million people ahead of the rugby calendar’s most important event. A team from Nippon TV, a leading Japanese broadcaster, were in Edinburgh to find out more about Scottish Rugby and Scotch Beef’s role as their official healthy eating partner for a feature…
Read MoreMark Wahlberg’s seal of approval for Scots food
American actor Mark Wahlberg given his restaurant’s menu a special Scotch twist for Scotland Food and Drink Fortnight. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has teamed up with US celebrity restaurant Wahlburgers and Simon Howie – The Scottish Butcher to put a Scottish twist on some American classics in celebration of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight. Over…
Read MoreFantastic facts ahead of National Drink Beer Day
It’s National Drink Beer Day this Saturday and to celebrate we’ve compiled a list of facts about one of our favourite drinks. 1. In ancient Egypt, beer was traditionally brewed by women. Beer soup was also a popular breakfast dish in medieval Britain and was often made with beer and cheese. 2. President Obama was…
Read MoreYorkshire nannies bring their kids to Scotland
A Scottish cheesemaker has been given a new lease of life after welcoming new goats to its farm. Errington Cheese have acquired Yorkshire Dairy Goats who have come from a High Health Status Herd in Yorkshire. The Artisan Company will be producing cheese from goat’s milk, similar to Lancelot and will be available in the…
Read MoreNetting an award in just their second year
A Skye business which runs seafood cruises has netted a five star award. Seaflower Seafood Cruises in Portree has been awarded 5 Star Visitor Attraction status by national tourism organisation VisitScotland in only its second year of operation. The award, which is the result of an unannounced inspection, is given for tours which provide ‘an…
Read MoreRevamped Raven with a face lift and fresh concept
A Glasgow-based craft beer bar and kitchen has unveiled a trendy new look and menu, serving up the best of Scottish produce with an attention-grabbing roasted meat twist. Located in the city centre, The Raven is marking its fifth anniversary with a facelift and a brand-new food offering, created by incoming head chef, Kenny Maltman,…
Read MoreA clootie dumpling that now has official clout
A Scots cafe is celebrating after receiving its ninth Great Taste Award, this time for its clootie dumpling – the first time this traditional Scottish dessert has been awarded a rating since 2015. The Real Food Café in Tyndrum, Perthshire, was delighted to receive the honour. Great Taste Awards, 2019, known as the Oscars of…
Read MoreThe Carriage in Ballater marking its first birthday
The team at a Ballater eaterie, which forms part of a restored Deeside landmark with a royal link, is set to celebrate its first anniversary this week. It is one year since The Carriage, a bustling cafe, bistro and tearoom founded by The Prince’s Foundation, opened for business in a bid to help Ballater regain…
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