Food and Drink
Lochlea Distillery launches first seasonally inspired expression
Independently-owned Lochlea Distillery is launching the first in an annual limited edition series of whiskies inspired by the changing seasons at Lochlea Farm. Sowing Edition, which goes on sale on 21 March, follows Lochlea’s inaugural whisky which launched on Burns Night earlier this year and sold out within 24 hours. Later this year, the range…
Read MoreKing of Feasts heading for Scotland’s west coast
Scotland’s street food heroes, King of Feasts are popping up at The Gate for a St Paddy’s Day kitchen takeover this weekend. Chef Rob Casson is leaving his Auld Reekie home for a residency in Glasgow from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 March, and hungry diners should act fast if they want a bite of…
Read MoreNew awards launched by Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Scotland’s leaders in sustainable food and farming will be celebrated in a new awards programme launched by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s Scottish Forum. Entries are now open for the inaugural RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards, which will celebrate people and businesses throughout Scotland’s farming and food industry who have placed environmental sustainability…
Read MoreScots churros and ice cream bar wins national awards
Glasgow’s Loop & Scoop, the UK’s first ice cream and churro bar, has won a Gold Medal and Trophy at the National Ice Cream Championships 2022 run by the Ice Cream Alliance. The sector’s UK trade association recognised Loop & Scoop’s delicious dairy free sea salted chocolate gelato beat all comers in this, the most…
Read MoreMackie’s scoops up talented graduate for brand new dream role
A graduate has kick-started a dream career developing ice cream and chocolate in the creative heart of Mackie’s of Scotland’s family farm – where it makes its sweet treats. Hannah Beattie, 25, landed the tasty role as the NPD (new product development) coordinator and will hone her knowledge and palate as she is tasked with…
Read MoreGlasgow’s going Greek with new West End eaterie
A new Greek restaurant is to open in Glasgow’s West End. Gyros is reimagined Greek street food that combines a modern taste with traditional Greek flavours. The new ‘grab and go’ style diner on Glasgow’s Byres Road will offer a culinary trip to Greece’s boldest flavours. The menu will include an authentic Gyros selection that…
Read MoreAll set for the seventh Glasgow Coffee Festival
The eyes of the coffee world will be on the Dear Green Place in May when the Glasgow Coffee Festival returns to the Briggait for the first time in two years. The two-day extravaganza of speciality coffee – produced by renowned Glasgow B Corp Dear Green Coffee Roasters – will be held in the historic…
Read MoreBreakfast waffle sour beer is the latest from Vault City
Scotland’s scientists of sour beer have unveiled their latest creation – a beer that tastes just like breakfast. The Fruits of the forest triple-stacked breakfast waffle beer is the latest in a long list of experimental beers by Portobello’s Vault City. Although it’s full of fruit, co-founder Steven Smith-Hay, has urged beer aficionados to avoid…
Read MoreBake Off Peter’s backing the Big Lunch this summer
The Great British Bake Off’s first Scottish winner is backing a campaign to bring people together, uniting communities, improving mental health and reducing isolation. The Big Lunch is the UK’s biggest annual community celebration and after a tough few years, the charity initiative is aiming to encourage more people to get involved than ever before.…
Read MoreTeam up to promote southern Scotland’s food and drink
The South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) has joined forces with industry leadership organisation, Scotland Food and Drink. They aim to put food and drink producers from across the region in the spotlight to boost tourism and aid the region’s recovery from the global pandemic. The strategic partnership will launch a series of collaborative initiatives…
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