Food and Drink
Borders Distillery launches gin as tribute to explorer
The Borders Distillery has launched its very own barley-to-bottle gin six months after laying down the first new-make spirit to mature quietly in casks. William Kerr’s Borders Gin (43% ABV) as a tribute to the Scottish Borders town’s talented, self-made nurseryman, gardener, botanist and plant hunter. Bearing the Kerr Clan motto ‘Sero Sed Serio’ (Late…
Read MoreGive your body a boost with a healthy bagel
A renowned Scots bagel bakery launched their New Year’s resolution – New Year New You Bagel. The Bross Bagels event is sponsored by award-winning gym Synergy Group Fitness throughout the month of January only. Available in all three of their shops – Portobello, Leith and the brand new West End shop situated on Queensferry Street,…
Read MoreRestaurants lining up their Burns Night treats
Two Scots restaurants are getting ready for some special Burns Night celebrations. After the sell-out success of the event last year, Wedgwood the Restaurant, at 265 Canongate on the Royal Mile, is once again teaming up with The Real Mary King’s Close for a Burns Supper like no other. Diners can enjoy a contemporary Scottish…
Read MoreResponsible drinking campaign arrives in Scotland
Tryanuary’s annual campaign to promote responsible drinking in local pubs and bars is coming to Edinburgh this weekend. The event was initially created as a response to campaigns promoting dry January. Tryanuary is now a yearly phenomenon encouraging special pub-based events and festivals to help boost pubs’ and independent beweries’ profiles throughout a challenging month…
Read More77% of Scots started the new year on a diet
Almost four in five Scots kicked off the new year by going on a diet. That’s according to a survey undertaken as part of a new Specially Selected Pork campaign. The new research, commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and carried out by Censuswide, comes as we approach the midway point in January, as motivation…
Read MoreScottish produce range is recognised by reader panel
Lidl’s Pick of Scotland has achieved the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended status, as decided by a panel of consumers. This is the first time the retailer has been recognised for an entire range by Good Housekeeping. The GH Reader Recommended panel judged the range across four main categories; performance/enjoyment, overall acceptability, propensity to repeat purchase,…
Read MoreCafe at National Galleries closes during refurb
The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant at the the National Galleries of Scotland is temporarily closed to allow for collection project works. The facility closed on Sunday, and should reopen in the spring when the work is complete. A spokesman for the restaurant said: ‘We very much look forward to reopening in the spring of 2019…
Read MoreScots chefs take silver at Culinary World Cup
A team of top Scottish chefs served up a winning menu at the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg. And they brought home a silver medal for Scotland as part of the world-wide competition. Trump Turnberry’s award-winning pastry chef, Andrew MacKay, joined part of the seven-strong Scottish team at the prestigious culinary event,…
Read MoreTen course menu from a MasterChef professional
A delicious 10 course tasting menu from a MasterChef: The Professionals contestant is taking place next weekend. Theodore Chana, from Braco, Perthshire, working with Jecca Maxwell, has created the special menu for the Venachar Lochside, in Callander, Stirlingshire, on Saturday, 12 January, from 6pm. Theodore (26) appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016, but has…
Read MoreFinalists revealed for 2019 Taste Local Awards
A shortlist of 21 local businesses has been announced as finalists in the Taste Local Awards 2019. The awards celebrate the use of local food by food and drink businesses in Skye and Lochalsh. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held at the Sligachan Hotel on the Isle of Skye…
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