Posts Tagged ‘drink’
Handy hints to keep your garden going during the heat
The effects of this summer’s blistering heat and dry weather has been showing up on the greens of Carnoustie with The Open. The normally verdant fairways have been a shade of burnt yellow, with green areas hard to find, showing just what a warm summer it’s been so far. The weather has hit many Scots…
Read MoreGetting ready for a celebration of healthy food
A celebration of organic and sustainable growing and produce from Scotland is set to launch next month at Dumfries House in Ayrshire. The event will pre-empt a national festival of food and drink lined up for summer next year. Scottish Organic and Sustainable will promote organic and sustainable growing and production and will be launched…
Read MoreJust one week to go until Edinburgh Food Festival
Food lovers across Edinburgh and the Lothians have only one week to wait until this year’s Edinburgh Food Festival kicks off in Assembly George Square Gardens. Starting from Wednesday, 25 July, over 20 top local food and drink producers will be on the menu during the free five-day event, including Edinburgh’s Thinking Chocolate, Alandas Scottish…
Read MoreFarm transforms for family bike and outdoor festival
Mountain bikers and lovers of family fun in the great outdoors are in for a real treat at the end of August as The Eliminator MTB Weekender returns. Supported by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, it will be back at Parkhill Farm, Newburgh, Fife from Friday 31 August to Sunday 2 September. The everyday…
Read MoreUp to 20 new jobs created as ÂŁ1.7m wine cafe opens
The first phase of a ÂŁ1.7million wine cafĂ© and luxury food and wine boutique has launched in Edinburgh. Creating 15-20 jobs, One20 Wine CafĂ© is a two phase ÂŁ1.7m project to bring luxury wine and food at affordable prices to Edinburgh’s New Town. Situated at 120 Dundas Street, it is serving a wide range of…
Read MoreSeven ways to maintain your holiday tan
We all love heading off into the sun with the hope that we will return sporting a bronzed glow, but why does it never seem to last? The sun tan you spent the last week religiously building on the lounger tends to disappear after a few weeks, this is because the outside layer of skin…
Read MoreNew Gin Terrace will be a hit during the Festival
Two of Scotland’s favourite things will come together in Edinburgh. Edinburgh venue The Hub has opened its new Gin Terrace ahead of the busy festival season. The terrace is right in the heart of the action on the Royal Mile. Set to be one of the coolest destinations this year, guests can enjoy al fresco…
Read MoreScottish dog deaths leads to toxic algae warning
Dog owners are being warned to be aware of blue-green algae alerts, following the deaths of two pets in Scotland. Professor Laurence Carvalho, a freshwater ecologist at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), in Edinburgh, said reports of the dogs’ deaths demonstrates the importance of rapid recording of sightings of toxic algal blooms. Blue-green…
Read MoreChasing the Dram: Finding the Spirit of Whisky
What’s the story? Whisky, now a global phenomenon and the mark of sophisticated drinkers world-wide, has been Scotland’s national drink for over five-hundred years. However despite this, whisky is still hardly ever used in cooking. Well… Rachel McCormack aims to change that with this book. Interspersing an interesting mix of anecdotes, history and information on…
Read MoreGet set to celebrate The Open with a tasty cocktail
A new cocktail is being created ahead of this year’s Open being held in Scotland. Loch Lomond Whiskies, the official spirit of The Open, will have golf fans shaken and stirred with its bespoke new cocktail, dedicated to the internationally renowned course at Carnoustie. The Barry Burn, which will be available to sample onsite at…
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