Food and Drink
Chef Nick Nairn recalls growing up in Stirling and the Trossachs
Growing up in Stirling and the Trossachs was an idyllic childhood for Nick Nairn – and the perfect preparation for a life of culinary success. I would have to say that my childhood was idyllic. I grew up on my parents’ 40-acre estate in Port of Menteith in the Trossachs. It was pretty much Swallows…
Read MoreTwo tasty teas that are perfect for winter
A Scottish independent whole leaf tea company have just launched their brand new limited edition Christmas teas for the festive period. Award-winning Eteaket, based in Edinburgh, have launched Chai A Little Kindness and Let’s Mull it Over. Eteaket was founded by leaf tea expert Erica Moore who has been ethically sourcing and blending teas since…
Read MoreScots non-alcoholic ‘champagne’ hits the stores
Scottish non-alcoholic champagne-inspired range Sparklingly Sober has achieved a supermarket deal. Made in small batches just outside Glasgow, Sparklingly Sober’s non-alcoholic cocktail range includes the Nomosa and the Nosé, from co-founders of The Start-Up Drinks Lab, Craig Strachan and Hannah Fisher. It will be available in Scotmid stores. Both recipes use Scottish water, with Nomosa…
Read MoreNew look restaurant inspired by artist Paolozzi
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art has re-opened the former Café Modern Two, now known as Paolozzi’s Kitchen, following an extensive makeover. In partnership with the gallery, Heritage Portfolio has worked closely to develop a striking new look for the café, with the interiors and menu both inspired by one of Scotland’s most acclaimed…
Read MoreSignature scents for 20 Scottish bars
Scottish pub and restaurant group, Signature Pub Group, has introduced a range of scents to its 20 bars around Scotland, designed to give each venue its very own unique atmosphere. The fragrances have been handpicked and tailored to each location to create an evocative and memorable sensory experience. Guests can discover scents such as rich…
Read MoreMeet Rudolph the Red Nose Rye Beer
Rudolph the Red Nose Rye Beer will go on sale in two flagship bars owned and operated by Highland hospitality business Cru Holdings in Inverness. Scotch & Rye and Bar One in Inverness will begin stocking Rudolph the Red Nose Rye Beer this week. This is the first exclusive collaboration brew from Innis & Gunn…
Read MoreCanadians marked St Andrew’s Day with Scotch Beef
One of Scotland’s most iconic foods, Scotch Beef PGI, has taken centre stage at a celebratory event in Canada to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. The event, organised by Scottish Development International and supported by Quality Meat Scotland and processor AK Stoddarts who supplied the Scotch Beef, took place at Canadian fine food retailer Denninger’s Burlington…
Read MoreScottish pork industry given a big boost
The return of Quality Meat Scotland’s Go Places with Pork campaign has boosted the results of its initial debut. It has continued to raise awareness of the Specially Selected Pork brand. Aiming to shake up midweek meals by adding Specially Selected Pork to the menu, the campaign ran for four weeks from 19 August across…
Read MoreYardarm launched by nation’s first alcohol free brewer
Scotland’s first alcohol-free brewing company, Jump Ship Brewing, has today launched Yardarm. The launch comes after a successful crowdfunding campaign, supported by RBS BackHerBusiness, which reached its target in only six days, raising £15,000 in total. More than 170 people backed the campaign from right across the UK and internationally. Yardarm is a crisp, lively…
Read MoreMighty Thor arrives in Edinburgh with tipi bar
Edinburgh has a brand new festive offering this year in the shape of Thor’s Tipi Bar – a Christmas pop-up bar with a difference which is officially now open. Located on Waverley Mall’s rooftop event space, Thor’s tipi bar – playing on a Viking heritage – will be a novel experience for Christmas shoppers, weary…
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