Food and Drink
Scotland’s national chef on cookbook signing tour
Scotland’s national chef will be attending a series of book signings at selected Dobbies Garden Centres in the run up to Christmas. The 2016 MasterChef champion Gary Maclean was appointed by the Scottish Government as Scotland’s first national chef in November 2017, and fans will be provided the opportunity to meet the TV star and…
Read MoreWhy meat is good for you – and the environment
Eating red meat sourced from Scotland is good for your health. That’s the view of Quality Meat Scotland and the Institute for Global Food Security, who also cite the nation’s farming and geography as helping the environment, rather than damaging it. Their statements come after a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Report. Kate Rowell, chair…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin plans to create new city centre distillery
Multi-award-winning spirits brand Edinburgh Gin has today announced its plans to invest in a new multi-million-pound distillery in Edinburgh city centre. The development includes acquisition of large-scale premises on East Market Street, in the heart of the city’s historic Old Town. The new distillery will invite visitors to embark on a journey through the history…
Read MoreEdinburgh bar is revamped for a new audience
A popular Edinburgh bar is set to relaunch for a new audience. Harry’s Bar, the west-end nightspot has been the destination of choice for revellers since its opening back in 1986 – and now it’s set to find a whole new audience. The award-winning Boda Bar Group, owner of renowned drinking destinations Sofi’s, Joseph Pearce…
Read MoreSpuntini will be living La Vita local in city centre
A popular Italian restaurant in Glasgow is opening a new outlet in the city centre. La Vita Spuntini Gordon Street opened to the public in soft launch mode earlier this month. After La Vita Pizzeria restaurants on George Square and in Bishopbriggs, Piccolino E Vino in Newton Mearns and Spuntini Byres Road, the Gordon Street…
Read MoreA taste of the Caribbean comes to Scotland
A taste of the Caribbean came to Scotland when the House of Angostura took part in Edinburgh’s Cocktails in the City. Partnering with Nightcap, they created a culinary and cocktail menu that fused the flavours of the Caribbean with local Scottish ingredients. The #SoulOfAngostura campaign celebrates the inextricable link between the Caribbean flavours of Trinidad…
Read MoreItalian chef gives Edinburgh a pizza his talent
One of the world’s top pizzaioli is visiting Scotland to give a masterclass on how to make the perfect pizza to a lucky invited audience of Italian food lovers and restaurateurs. Giuseppe Pignalosa is flying in to Edinburgh from the home of pizza, Naples, to take part in a demonstration which forms a key feature…
Read MoreSchool children getting more meat from Scotland
New figures announced to celebrate Roast Dinner Day 2018 show a huge increase in spend on Scottish meat by local authorities holding the Food for Life Served Here award for their school meals. Food for Life Scotland (FFLS)’s information dhoed that Edinburgh City Council’s schools spent almost £220,000 on Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI…
Read MoreRest and Be Thankful – with a cocktail in hand
Our third and final exclusive cocktail made with Scottish spirit Aqua Vitae is ready for you to try. This week, we have presented three cocktails to bring to you, made with Aqua Vitae, the new spirit from Lindores Abbey in Fife, where the journey of single malt whisky first began in 1494. It’s a spirit…
Read MoreIt’s time to enjoy the spirit of The Revolution
Today, we bring you the second of our exclusive cocktails made with Aqua Vitae. This week, we have three cocktails to bring to you, made with Aqua Vitae, the new spirit from Lindores Abbey in Fife, where the journey of single malt whisky first began in 1494. The spirit is abundantly rich in both flavour…
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