Food and Drink
John Crabbie unveils a 12-year-old single malt
Just months after revealing plans to build what could be the first whisky distillery in Edinburgh for more than 100 years, one of Scotland’s most historic whisky brands has unveiled a 12-year-old Island single malt Scotch. Following in the footsteps of its pioneering founder John Crabbie, who sourced only the best malt whisky casks from…
Read MoreThe Gin Lounge is ready for its Scottish debut
A new gin festival is set to be held in Scotland in early December. The team behind The Whisky Lounge is bringing its latest concept to Scotland for the first time – The Gin Lounge. Following six successful whisky festivals in Edinburgh, they plan to host their first gin festival north of the border in…
Read MoreNew interactive gin distillery map is released
Whether it’s a classic gin and tonic or an extravagant gin-based cocktail, Scotland’s thirst for gin sees no signs of waning. In fact, a whopping 47 million bottles of the juniper-based spirit were sold in 2017 across the UK, a rise of 20% compared to the previous year. To help the nation explore the country’s…
Read MoreUnicorn inspiration for a new Scottish gin
A supermarket has launched its own brand of premium Scottish gin, taking inspiration from Scotland’s national animal – the unicorn. Aquine has been created and distilled for Lidl using pure Scottish water, representing the legendary myth that the unicorn’s horn can purify tainted waters. Competitively priced at £19.99, Aquine is a handcrafted Scottish dry gin…
Read MoreGet ready for a weekend festival of beer
The Craft Beer Experience is coming to Edinburgh next month, from 15–17 November. The Edinburgh Craft Beer Experience promises to be a truly immersive beer event, taking over all three floors of the Assembly Roxy on Roxburgh Place to bring you a taste of the very best beers from Scotland, the UK and Europe.…
Read MoreTips to save you money this World Food Day
Zero Waste Scotland’s Love Food Hate Waste campaign is urging the nation to Chill the Fridge Out this World Food Day (16 October). A new survey revealed half of the population don’t know what temperature their fridge should be. Scottish families waste on average £60 a month, or £700 a year, throwing away food that…
Read MoreEspresso yourself as new Greek-style coffee bar opens
If you’ve ever been to Greece, you’ll know that the country’s culinary delights are as memorable as the scenery – from Freddo Cappuccino to Spanakopita and Bougatsa Cream. Now you can enjoy some of Greece’s café specialities right here in Scotland. After years of Edinburgh’s growing Greek population demanding authentic Mediterranean tastes in the capital,…
Read MoreThink pink as a new gin arrives in supermarkets
A supermarket has announced a further partnership with McQueen Gin after the remarkable success of its Forest Fruits Colour Changing Gin earlier this year. McQueen Pink Gin is the latest creation from the Trossachs Distillery in Callander is exclusively available from Scottish ALDI stores from today, Monday, priced £19.99. The vibrant pink gin has been…
Read MoreA taste of Skye for Gleneagles afternoon tea
Gleneagles has announced that its series of bespoke afternoon teas is to continue. Celebrated chef, food writer and owner of award-winning Kinloch Lodge, Lady Claire Macdonald will be the latest guest chef in an exclusive afternoon tea series from 12-18 November. Taking inspiration from her beloved home on the Isle of Skye, the Lady Claire…
Read MoreScottish firm scores at British Food Awards
A Scottish firm has been highly commended at the Great British Food Awards for its garlic mayonnaise. The awards celebrate the best small artisan producers across the UK that bring innovation and success to the food and drink industry. The results to this year’s awards were revealed in the November edition of the magazine, released…
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