Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Scottish firm has made a lasting impression
The Woollard & Henry paper mill has made an indelible mark on the Scottish fabrication industry. Ernest Woollard’s legacy is invisible – unless you hold it up to the light. The engineering company he founded in Dyce, Aberdeen, Woollard & Henry, is now one of only five firms worldwide which know the secrets of the…
Read MoreScotland’s biggest chippie opens its doors in Edinburgh
Scotland’s biggest fish and chip restaurant has opened on Edinburgh’s Victoria Street.  The 300 – cover Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town is the group’s first foray beyond the Italian food markets, having opened their first restaurant in 1970 in the Leith neighbourhood. The 11’000 sq.ft restaurant in the former St John’s Church offers…
Read MoreTis the season to indulge in chocolate cake
In the cold winter months, there is nothing better to lift the spirits than a sweet, chocolate treat. This cake ticks that box and is also super quick to make. Baking it the day before you plan to serve it means that all the flavours have a chance to develop, making it even more delicious.…
Read MoreMeldrum House celebrates winning hotel bar award
Independent Aberdeenshire country hotel Meldrum House has been awarded Hotel Bar of the Year. CEO of Meldrum House Country Hotel, in Oldmeldrum, Andy Burgess attended the prestigious Whisky Magazine Icon Awards event at Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh where the hotel’s Cave Bar had been shortlisted for the acclaimed award alongside 11 of Scotland’s top hotels…
Read MoreA dish to be enjoyed by veggies and meat eaters
Roast Butternut Squash and Feta Wellington is perfect to serve for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The butternut squash makes it a hearty and warming dish, perfect for the dark winter evenings. You can make the Wellington in advance and then heat it up again when you want to serve it – a top…
Read MoreGive smoked salmon a seasonal twist
This recipe for gin cured smoked salmon is the ideal starter for a dinner party. Not only is it a simple recipe that you can prepare in advance, but also looks fantastic! The orange gin and spices add a unique and deliciously festive flavour to the salmon. The recipe is also a lovely dish, which…
Read MoreDiscover the Scot whose name is on the moon
James Gregory was the Scot who invented the reflecting telescope, discovered infinite series and made huge mathematical advances – all before the age of 30. Born in November 1638, his entry in the Chambers Dictionary of Biography includes a long list of achievements, theories and discoveries in mathematics, astronomy and physics. However, he is best…
Read MoreWelcome to the jungle with 10 Scots explorers
Millions of TV viewers across the country have been hooked to their televisions over the past few weeks, watching a group of Brits in the jungle. Glaswegian John Barrowman has been one of the stars of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, but he isn’t the only Scot who’s ever set foot in…
Read MoreNew Star Trek Scotch whisky is all ready to beam up
A new whisky has been named after the most famous Scotsman to travel through space. Star Trek’s intergalactic flying Scotsman Montgomery Scott Scotch is the latest product in a line of Star Trek branded spirits launched this year by Silver Screen Bottling Co. The blended scotch whisky is available for pre-sale for $49.99 beginning November…
Read MoreIslands will be the trends in kitchens for 2019
Open plan kitchens continue to dominate kitchen designs where there’s space, with the majority of refurbishments and new builds opting for a kitchen that combines dining and living areas. That’s the view of independent kitchen designers and retailers Kitchens International (KI). With many designers spread across their six showrooms, KI’s designers have a finger on…
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