Food and Drink
Glenturret Lalique awarded second Michelin star
The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant has received a second Michelin star – making it one of only two places in Scotland to hold the prestigious award. Located within Glenturret distillery in Crieff, Perthshire, the eatery joins Restaurant Andrew Fairlie on two Michelin stars. It comes as Michelin announced the 2024 restaurant selection of The Michelin Guide Great…
Read MoreThe Cellar: Michelin Star restaurant in Scotland set to be sold
Michelin starred Fife restaurant The Cellar has flourished under the leadership of head chef Billy Boyter since 2014. But now the chef has announced he now plans to sell the long-standing eatery, with it on the market for £500,000. Billy took over the restaurant in Anstruther in 2013 after the death of legendary Scottish chef…
Read MoreThe Diamond Collection: Douglas Laing releases six rare whiskies
Scotch Whisky business, Douglas Laing & Co, toasted it’s 75th anniversary with the release of six rare single casks from the family vaults. Named, The Diamond Collection, it features some of the finest drams from Scotland’s most acclaimed distilleries. This collection provides a unique opportunity for whisky enthusiasts to experience the breadth of the family…
Read MoreThe Reach: Aberdeenshire hotel buys £150k single malt for whisky club
A hotel in Aberdeenshire has purchased a rare £150,000 single malt to sell to customers at their whisky club. The Reach by The Macallan was distilled during World War II in 1940 and has matured it for 81 years. It is often dubbed the ‘oldest whisky in the world.’ Meldrum House Country Hotel will be…
Read MoreSpirit company makes green move to phase out whisky presentation boxes
A spirits firm has made the bold move to phase out its presentation boxes and cartons from across its whisky brands to help it reach net zero. The move by Wemyss Family Spirits, which owns and operates Kingsbarns Distillery near St Andrews as well as Wemyss Malts, will result in the saving of more than…
Read MoreMichelin Star Timberyard team launch new Edinburgh restaurant and wine bar
The team behind the Michelin Star restaurant Timberyard in Edinburgh has announced plans to open a new restaurant. Owned and operated by the Radford family since 2012, Timberyard was awarded its first Michelin Star in 2023. Just a year later, the team has launched ‘Montrose’, a new restaurant and wine bar in the Abbeyhill area of…
Read MorePalace of Holyroodhouse launches first gin infused with herbs from historical garden
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Scottish seat of the Royal Family, has launched its first gin – infused with herbs from the historical garden. The Dry Gin is infused with mint and lemon thyme which have been hand-picked from the Physic Garden for their vibrant flavour. Inspired by the garden’s history of cultivating medicinal and…
Read MoreSUSHISAMBA: The W Hotel serves up a night to remember
There is something to be said for fusion cuisine. Of course, I’m not talking about midnight fridge raids that result in a state of fusion confusion. Nor am I talking about viral food ‘hacks’ like coffee paired with cheese. (Try as they might, influencers will never convince me that a Parmesan Espresso Martini is a…
Read MoreScottish gin selected for $125,000 Oscars gift bags
A Scottish spirits manufacturer has made it to Hollywood after its gin was selected to go into the $125,000 gift bags at the Oscars. Gin Bothy, distilled in Angus, has been chosen as part of a lavish offering that will be hand delivered to the top 25 Oscar nominees in February. The exclusive gift set…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Catherine Drummond-Herdman of Tea Gardens Scotland
When it comes to natural produce, Scotland has a fantastic selection. But one that doesn’t automatically spring to mind is tea. And while it may seem like an unlikely crop for our wet and windy climate, a small group of Scottish growers are defying the weather to grow it. For Catherine Drummond-Herdman, of Megginch Castle,…
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