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In a Nutshell, Craig Nelson from Ox and Finch: ‘I love to listen to classical music in the car, but I don’t enjoy music in the kitchen’

Originally from East Kilbride, Craig Nelson began his culinary journey at Lanarkshire Catering School. In October 2020, he moved to London and worked at the...
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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Review: W Lounge, Edinburgh

I’ve had a few pleasant restaurant reviewing surprises recently, but few more than the new, surprisingly affordable W Lounge. So here’s my verdict:   What...
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Review: Fallachan Kitchen, Glasgow

My meal at Fallachan Kitchen was without a doubt, one of the most surreal and memorable meals of the many hundreds of reviews I’ve done...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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Producer’s Corner: Karen Robinson, Three Robins

When one of Karen Robinson's three sons became lactose intolerant she quickly turned to oat milk.  But as he began to look for dairy free...


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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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Popular Ballater seafood restaurant Fish Shop opens in US capital

A popular Aberdeenshire seafood restaurant has opened its second location - but it’s 3,000 miles away across the pond in the US capital, Washington, DC....
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In a Nutshell, Richard Dalgleish: ‘I once made a club sandwich for Kylie Minogue’

Richard Dalgleish, Estate Executive Sous Chef at Gleneagles, grew up in the small Midlothian town of Penicuik and first sparked his interest in cooking by...
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Review: Luxford Burger, Edinburgh

It’s print deadline week at Scottish Field. It’s always fun (and games) making sure everything is just so before we send another issue off to...
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In a Nutshell, Ewan McAllister: ‘I cooked for Andrew Fairlie once, it was a tense couple of hours in the kitchen’

Ewan McAllister, executive head chef at hospitality hospitality group SimpsInns on cooking for Andrew Fairlie, the music he listens to in the kitchen and his...
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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Review: Rio, Edinburgh ‘The seven different styles of steaks are as good in quality as in quantity’

The best thing about Jamie’s Italian in Edinburgh was the space it occupied in the city centre’s historic Assembly Rooms. With its high ceilings, ornate...
A once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for whisky lovers has come up with Scottish bottler The Single Cask.

Whisky Galore! Dream job for dram lovers at The Single Cask

A once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for whisky lovers has come up with Scottish bottler The Single Cask. The firm, home to a warehouse in Glenrothes with...
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Review: Montrose, Edinburgh

An offshoot of Michelin-starred Timberyard, new restaurant Montrose in Edinburgh’s Abbeyhill district is a chop off the old block, discovers Richard Bath. There will always...
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Producer’s Corner: The ladies behind Lussa Gin

They say luck only exists if you create it yourself. And no-one understands that better than Claire Fletcher, Alicia MacInnes and Georgina Kitching. With limited...
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Lunar New Year celebrations at Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Johnnie Walker Princes Street is celebrating Chinese New Year this February with extra special experiences, including a Mandarin edition of its signature whisky experience, as...
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Lochlea Distillery: John Campbell reflects as they release 5 year old whisky

After a 20 year career at the world renowned Laphroaig distillery, in 2021 John Campbell decided it was time for pastures new. He left his...

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