Scots rugby stars try their hand as mix masters

Eden Mill, the official gin of Scottish Rugby, has released a light-hearted video of Scottish rugby stars Adam Hastings and Blair Kinghorn making cocktails inspired by the Six Nations. Guided by an expert Eden Mill mixologist, the tongue-in-cheek video shows the formidable rugby twosome learning how to make cocktails which take their namesakes from those…

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Drink in all Six Nations at the Ivy

Have you ever wondered what Scotland, France and England taste like? Well last night, my colleague Rosie and I trotted along to a launch event to celebrate a special collaboration between The Ivy on The Square and The Garden Shed Drinks Company  where we got to find out. As the first matches of the six…

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Five houseplants to help you beat Blue Monday

After an indulgent, festive season filled with parties, presents and sweet treats, returning to the ‘back to work’ routine can often leave us feeling blue. In the midst of the dark days of winter and with ‘Blue Monday’ (21 January) approaching, Dobbies Garden Centres has partnered with leading nutritionist Lily Soutter to provide her top…

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Contemporary luxury in the Scottish capital

Everyone enjoys a break, especially with the chance to indulge in contemporary luxury. Perfectly positioned at the intersection of some of Edinburgh’s most historic streets, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh embodies the city’s vibrant, creative and charismatic appeal that it is known and loved for. The hotel boasts striking views of the city,…

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Restaurant to open its second site in Glasgow

A Korean restaurant in Glasgow city centre has announced it is to open a second restaurant site in Glasgow’s trendy West End.    The name, which is pronounced as ‘bee-beem-bahp’ is named after the Korean comfort food – a bowl of warm white rice topped with vegetables and chilli pepper paste, soy sauce, or fermented…

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New gin set will be present and correct

A Scottish gin firm is presenting a special release for the festive season. Oro Gin’s new luxury gift box contains a full-sized bottle of award-winning Oro Gin or Oro V, accompanied by an art deco-style balloon glass. Packaged inside a luxury keepsake box with magnetic lid, complete with beautiful gold foil detailing, it’s ready to…

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On the third day of Christmas… Radisson Collection Hotel

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of contemporary luxury. Perfectly positioned at the intersection of some of Edinburgh’s most historic streets, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh embodies the city’s vibrant, creative and charismatic appeal that it is known and loved for. The hotel boasts striking…

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Dhoom is well worth swinging by for fine Indian food

A new Indian “streatery” and cocktail bar is creating a buzz in the centre of town in Dunfermline. The first of its kind in Fife, Dhoom offers a 100 cover restaurant serving authentic tapas-style street food from all regions of India, and is the first in the UK to use Indian spices such as coriander…

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A festive dynamic dining experience awaits

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian’s dynamic dining experiences, the hotel will be holding its third Moveable Food evening next week. On Wednesday 12 December, to celebrate the season this themed dining experience will definitely have a festive twist, guests are taken on a gastronomic tour over four courses and paired wines around each of…

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Scots restaurant in TripAdvisor’s UK top ten

A Scots restaurant has been recognised as one of the best fine dining restaurants in the 2018 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards ranking eighth in the top 10 of restaurants in the UK. The hallmarks of Travellers’ Choice restaurant winners are remarkable service and quality, with venues being selected purely on the merit of ratings and…

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